(MENAFN- AzerNews)
International Mugham Centre has hosted a magnificent concert,
co-organised by the Baku office of the Yunus Emre Institute and the
Turkish music Education Foundation, Azernews
reports.
At the opening of the evening, the founder of the Turkish Music
Education Foundation, Fikret Erkay, expressed his joy at holding
the concert programme in brotherly Azerbaijan.
"We have come to the ancient city of Baku with great love, where
we feel at home, and we are happy to present Turkish compositions
that come from our soul and heart," said Fikret Erkay.
Head of the Baku office of the Yunus Emre Institute, Selçuk
Karakılıç, said that classical Turkish music is a high art that
demonstrates the broad boundaries, intercultural diversity, and
tolerance of ancient Turkish culture.
"Old music is the sounds of the soul that will never age in
Turkiye; it encompasses all spheres of life, embodying the great
culture of our country. It is a voice that continues traditions and
represents the true sound of our culture. Old music showcases
Turkiye's cultural diversity and its rich heritage," he said.
Turkish political expert Nur Tugba Aktay emphasised that Turkish
musical culture is a treasure trove of values, diverse and unique,
penetrating the souls of millions.
"The development of cultural ties between the brotherly Turkiye
and Azerbaijan is of great significance for the unity and strength
of the Turkic world. Today, we once again express this deeply
rooted friendship, brotherhood, and solidarity through the
universal language of music," he noted.
During the concert programme, renowned Turkish soloist Burcu
Göktürk, accompanied by an ensemble, performed works by famous
representatives of Turkish classical music, including Selahaddin
Pınar, Sadettin Kaynak, Munir Nurettin Selçuk, and Avni Anıl.
Well-known Azerbaijani songs were also performed at the concert.
The evening was hosted by Kamila Babayeva.
Among the guests were prominent figures in culture and
representatives of the public, who welcomed the concert programme
with applause.
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Laman Ismayilova is AzerNews' staff journalist, follow her on
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