CULTURE
Organizing committee discusses preparation for Gabala International Music Festival
Baku, July 14 (AZERTAC). An organizing committee has held a meeting to discuss preparation for the 3rd International Music Festival and International Piano Competition.
Speaking in the meeting, Azerbaijani deputy minister of culture and tourism Adalat Valiyev said the International Piano Competition would be held as part of the festival in Gabala on July 15-22.
Valiyev noted that the International Music Festival is to feature performances of the Azerbaijan State Symphony Orchestra, Azerbaijani pianists and singers and Italian vocalists.
Mugam and jazz concerts will be also held during the festival.
A Symphony Orchestra of New Russia led by Yuri Bashmet, world famous musicians Denis Matsuyev, Boris Brizovski will perform here. The festival`s program includes one concert in Agdash and three ones on Shaki.