Arif Malikov’s work included in repertoire of Swedish Music School – EXCLUSIVE VIDEO
Stockholm, December 28, Nargiz Jafarli, AZERTAC
The work “The Dreams of Komde” by world-renowned Azerbaijani composer Arif Malikov has been included in the repertoire of Sweden’s Lidingö Music School, pianist Aynur Malikova, who lives in Sweden, told AZERTAC’s correspondent in Stockholm.
At the initiative of Aynur Malikova, concerts dedicated to the 140th anniversary of composer Uzeyir Hajibeyli were organized in Sweden, Denmark, and Malta. Alongside works by Uzeyir Hajibeyli, compositions by Azerbaijani composers regarded as his successors were also performed. Among them was Arif Malikov’s “The Dreams of Komde,” performed by pianist Aynur Malikova together with Swedish flutist Katrin Sponberg.
In a conversation with AZERTAC’s correspondent, Aynur Malikova provided detailed information about the digitalization of “The Dreams of Komde” and its inclusion in the school’s repertoire.
“Performing abroad at events dedicated to Uzeyir Bey’s anniversary was a great honor and responsibility for me. The main aim of these events was to introduce the rich creative legacy of great composers such as Uzeyir Hajibeyli, Arif Malikov, Fikret Amirov, and Niyazi, as well as Azerbaijani musical culture, more closely to foreign audiences. As for “The Dreams of Komde,” this work holds a special place in Arif Malikov’s creativity and stands out for its deep emotional impact, artistic value, and melodic richness. After each performance, Ms. Katrin highly appreciated the piece and shared her impressions with me,” she said.
“Every time I perform this piece, it takes on new meaning for me and seems to deepen even further. The music has a dreamy and peaceful character, while also offering space for reflection. When I performed this work in Sweden and Denmark, a special atmosphere was created, with harmony and warmth filling the entire hall,” Ms. Katrin shared.
After listening to the piece, Swedish musician Gunnar Blomström expressed a desire to study it more closely from an analytical perspective. The tonal harmony and structural richness of the composition inspired him to prepare a digital version of the work. In this version, modern musical elements are incorporated while preserving the spirit and melodic line of the original composition.
“One of the most gratifying moments was that, following our performances, “The Dreams of Komde” was included in the repertoire of Sweden’s Lidingö Music School. This is an extremely important step in promoting Azerbaijani music internationally and integrating our country’s rich musical heritage into European music education.
“The projects dedicated to Uzeyir Bey’s anniversary were not merely a series of concerts, but also served as a cultural bridge between countries. Through this cooperation, we witnessed how different musical worlds came together harmoniously to produce remarkable results. In the future, I hope to implement larger-scale projects in this direction, ensuring that the works of Azerbaijani composers are performed and taught more widely across Europe. I believe such initiatives make a significant contribution to promoting our culture globally and showcasing the universal values of Azerbaijani music,” Aynur Malikova added.
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