UNESCO headquarters hosts concert program marking Uzeyir Hajibeyli’s 140th anniversary
Paris, September 19, AZERTAC
A concert program dedicated to the 140th anniversary of Uzeyir Hajibeyli, founder of Azerbaijani national music, author of the first opera in the East, and composer of Azerbaijan’s National Anthem, was held at UNESCO headquarters.
The event was jointly organized by Azerbaijan’s Permanent Delegation to UNESCO and the France-Azerbaijan Dialogue Association.
Addressing the audience, Elman Abdullayev, Permanent Delegate of Azerbaijan to UNESCO, said that commemorating Hajibeyli’s 140th anniversary reflects deep respect for the composer’s life and creative legacy. He underlined that the celebration also emphasizes the unifying power of music, its role in fostering intercultural dialogue, and the importance attached to universal human values. Abdullayev highlighted Hajibeyli’s exceptional contribution to shaping Azerbaijan’s national musical identity.
Isa Habibbayli, President of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences, Doctor of Philology and Professor, also spoke at the event. He noted that Hajibeyli’s works have transcended Azerbaijan’s borders, successfully appearing on world stages and serving as a cultural bridge between nations.
The celebration of Uzeyir Hajibeyli’s 140th anniversary at an international cultural platform such as UNESCO demonstrates that his legacy is of significance not only to Azerbaijan but to all of humanity.
Other news in this section
