Italy’s Radio Classica airs special program dedicated to Uzeyir Hajibeyli
Rome, September 18, AZERTAC
Italy’s Radio Classica channel has broadcast a special music program and podcast marking the 140th anniversary of Uzeyir Hajibeyli — the great composer, founder of modern professional music in Azerbaijan, conductor, musicologist, publicist, playwright, teacher, and public figure.
The project was implemented with the joint support of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation and the Ministry of Culture of Azerbaijan.
The program highlighted Uzeyir Hajibeyli’s role in the formation of Azerbaijani classical music and his unique contributions as the creator of national opera and operetta. Listeners were presented with the composer’s immortal works, including the overture from the opera “Koroglu”, selections from the operetta “Arshin Mal Alan”, as well as symphonic and chamber music.
Music experts and Radio Classica hosts described Uzeyir Hajibeyli’s heritage as an indispensable part not only of Azerbaijani culture, but also of the world’s musical treasury.
The program also emphasized the composer’s innovative approach in synthesizing Eastern and Western musical traditions, along with his unparalleled contributions to the promotion of Azerbaijani culture internationally.
Nihad Budaqov
Special correspondent
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