Tandem of Azerbaijani and American musicians amaze audience

/By Azernews/

By Laman Ismayilova

Leo Tolstoy, a master of realistic fiction, once said that music is the highest form of art. As time passes, we all see how much Tolstoy was right.

A joint concert of two brilliant musicians, a famous pianist, Honored Artist of Azerbaijan Nargiz Aliyarova and American violinist Melissa White is the best proof of that.

The grand event took place at Azerbaijan State Philharmonic last week, Trend Life reports.

The concert began with a piano solo by Nargiz Aliyarova, who performed Joseph Haydn piano sonata in F major. Her deep and soulful performance drew the listeners into a musical world of emotionally inspiring melodies.

After that, the Azerbaijani musician performed "Waltz in a minor" and "Waltz in C-sharp minor" by a Polish composer Frederic Chopin.

Before performing "Nocturne cis-moll", Nargiz Aliyarova spoke about this composition, which has never sounded until the death of great composer.

The pianist dedicated her performance to the memory of Azerbaijani martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the sake of their country. She also expressed condolences to the parents of martyrs, their families and friends.

Then, Nargiz Aliyarova invited all those present to observe a minute of silence in tribute to the memory of those who lost their lives in the battles.

Later, Melissa White appeared on the stage. Before her performance, Nargiz Aliyarova informed the audience about the creativity of Melissa White.

"Violinist, Melissa White, is a founding member of the esteemed Harlem Quartet. The Quartet was awarded the prestigious musical award Grammy," said Aliyarova.

Further, the musicians performed Sonata No. 3 by Edvard Grieg. Perfect tandem caused a storm of applause and emotions.

The concert program also included the sonata for violin and piano from the ballet "Seven beauty" of great Azerbaijani composer Gara Garayev as well as "Homeland Ballades" by Faiq Suceddinov.

"Homeland Ballades” is one of my favorite musical pieces. I know that students, who attend my concerts, have heard this many times. I believe that each of us must work for our country, our Motherland", stressed Aliyarova.

The musicians also performed together "Sonata for violin and piano" by Gara Garayev.

Aliyarova said that she was very surprised by how Melissa White felt the music of the great Azerbaijani composer.

The concert ended with a performance of "Prelude and Allegro" by Fritz Kreisler.