(MENAFN- AzerNews)
Laman Ismayilova read more Konserdi Zaal Estonia in Tallinn has hosted a spectacular
concert dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the National Leader
Heydar Aliyev.
The concert "Eternity" was organized by the Azerbaijani Embassy
in Estonia and the House of Azerbaijan in Tallinn with the support
of the Azerbaijan Diaspora Support Fund, Azernews reports.
Many state and public figures, art and culture representatives,
as well as Azerbaijani diaspora attended the event.
The Estonian Ambassador to Azerbaijan Anar Maharramov stressed
that the main goal of the concert is to widely promote Azerbaijani
music and culture in Estonia, which is a member of the European
Union.
Chairman of the State Committee on Work with Diaspora Fuad
Muradov spoke about the outstanding merits of the National Leader
Heydar Aliyev in strengthening and developing an independent
state.
The chairman of the committee noted that the event also
contributed to the further strengthening of cooperation between the
two countries in the field of culture.
Chairman of Estonia-Azerbaijan inter-parliamentary friendship
group Riina Solman called the holding of this event in Tallinn an
important event in the history of the two countries. It was noted
that a wonderful musical evening serves to further develop cultural
ties between the two countries and thoroughly familiarize the
Estonian audience with Azerbaijani national music.
The concert program featured works by Azerbaijani and world
classics. During the concert, People's Artist Nazakat Teymurova,
Honored Artist Aliagha Sadiyev, soloist of the Azerbaijan State
Academic Opera and Ballet Theater Fatima Jafarzade were accompanied
by Narva Symphony Orchestra conducted by People's Artist Yalchin
Adigozalov. The Azerbaijani musicians totally captivated the
Estonian audience.
After the concert, the Chairman of the State Committee presented
the former Estonian Minister of Foreign Affairs Kristiina Ojuland
with the medal of Azerbaijan "For Merits in Diaspora Activities",
which she was awarded for her contribution to the expansion of
Azerbaijani-Estonian friendly relations.
Kristiina Ojuland expressed confidence that the current event
would give impetus to the further development of friendship and
cooperation between the two countries.
On behalf of the State Committee, the artistic director of the
Narva Symphony Orchestra Anatoly Shchura and the Estonian
politician of Azerbaijani origin Zuleykha Ismayilova were presented
with memorable gifts.
As part of the visit of the State Committee staff to Estonia,
concert programs were also organized in the city of Narva.
Fascinating concerts were greeted with interest by the audience.
The chairman of the State Committee also visited the gallery of the
Azerbaijani artist Rovshan Nur, who lives in Estonia. He viewed the
exhibits with great interest.
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