SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
On March 5, Azerbaijan National Conservatory held award ceremony and final concert of the Fourth Republic Mugham Contest winners
The event was attended by Mikayil Jabbarov, Minister of Education, Siyavush Kerimi, head of Azerbaijan National Conservatory and other guests.
Fourth Republic Mugham Contest organized by the Ministry of Education and National Conservatory and supported by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Heydar Aliyev Foundation and Azerbaijani Culture Friends Foundation was held in 2 rounds on "Singer" and "Instrumental mugham performance" nominations.
Among 68 participants took part in the contest, 2 participants took first, second and third place awards in "Instrumental mugham performance" nomination. 4 participants were selected for their active participation. In “Singer” nomination, first, second and third place awards were each taken by single participant and 2 participants were differentiated for their active participation.
Mikayil Jabbarov, Minister of Education making speech in opening ceremony of the event highlighted the great measures taken toward the protection and development of Azerbaijani mugham in recent years. The Minister noted that, all of these are result of the respect and tribute to our national culture and mugham shown by Mehriban Aliyeva, deputy of Milli Majlis, UNESCO and ISESCO Goodwill Ambassador, President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation. The fact that Azerbaijani mugham was proclaimed by UNESCO as a masterpiece of oral and intangible heritage of humanity proves that these music traditions have a great value and intercultural cooperation potential.
After his speech, Mikayil Jabbarov presented the awards to the first, second and third place winners.
Siyavush Kerimi, head of Azerbaijan National Conservatory presenting the awards to the active participants of the contest noted that this mugham contest is very significant event in cultural life of our country.
The ceremony continued with the final contest held with participation of the contest winners.
08.07.2015 - 16:52
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