Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences

On October 19 was held famous composer, “Honored Art Worker”, Chairman of the Union of Composers, People's Artist of the Republic of Azerbaijan, People's Artist of UNESCO, "Peace Artist", correspondent member of ANAS Firangiz Alizadeh’ 70th anniversary at the Central Scientific Library titled "Creative peaks".

Members of Milli Majlis, well-known figures of science and culture, and representatives of the public participated at the event, which was organized jointly by ANAS Scientists’ House, Department of Humanitarian and Social Sciences.

Vice President of ANAS, academician Isa Habibbeyli, congratulated the jubilee, spoke about the artistic work of the artist and his valuable contribution to the Azerbaijani culture.

The vice-president of ANAS noted that Firangiz Alizadeh, who has been in search of creativity throughout her life, is also loyal to her tradition. She loves Azerbaijan and his native country with great love and serves for it honestly. The artist has tested his talent in various genres of music and has created operas, ballet, instrumental, vocal, symphonic, choral and camera works. We believe that her works will sound at the world's most famous concert halls.

"Corresponding member of ANAS Firangiz Alizadeh created valuable works in various genres of music and enriched Azerbaijani music with new genres" academician I.Habibbayli noted, adding that the outstanding composer successfully promoted our national culture far beyond the borders of Azerbaijan. He stressed that F.Alizade also contributes to the realization of important musical projects such as "The World of Mugham" and is the artistic director of "Silk Way" International Music Festivals.

F.Alizade are highly appreciated by the state and the public and has been honored with the title of Honored Art Worker in 1990, "People's Artist" in 2000, "Glory" in 2007, Honor ", as well as the honorary title of UNESCO" Peace Artist ", vice president emphasized.

The director of the Institute of History named after A.Bakikhanov of ANAS, academician Yagub Mamudov spoke about the importance of the works of F.Alizadeh, one of the leading figures of Azerbaijan art criticism, musicology and congratulated the artist on her70th anniversary. Mahmudov said that F.Alizade, who was awarded various titles, is one of the composers who introduced the Azerbaijani music to the world. Her works adorn the repertoire of many performers. She has shown her innate talent, from her first works to the works she wrote in recent years.

"Firangiz Alizadeh's creativity in the context of contemporary music", "Firangiz Alizadeh as an art director of international festivals and concert projects", "Reports on ethnospecific concepts in Firangiz Alizade's creativity (based on Mughamsayagi") and other topics were heard. It was noted that F.Alizade was a prominent composer and musician and also engaged in pedagogical activity. She always takes care of young composers.

Later, a number of compositions were sounded.

At the end F.Alizade expressed gratitude to organizers and participants of the event. The singer said: I would work with great perseverance for promoting Azerbaijani music.

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