An event dedicated to great Azerbaijani composer Uzeyir Hajibayli’s 125th anniversary was held in culture and friendship center of the Azerbaijan House in London on October 16, the Azerbaijani embassy in UK said.
Member of London public and Azerbaijani community in the United Kingdom as well as Azerbaijani embassy staffers attended the event. In his welcoming remarks, head of Azerbaijan House Ali Takin Atalar spoke about life and activities of the great composer and his unique contribution to development of Azerbaijani music in 20th century.
In his speech to the event, Azerbaijani ambassador to the UK Fakhraddin Gurbanov said Uzeyir Hajibayli laid foundation of a classic music in Azerbaijan adding that he has brought a number of novelties to classic music in East.
The event also featured presentations about Hajibayli’s life and activities and performance of some of composer’s prominent works by young musicians.
/Today.Az/