Paris, November 5, AZERTAC
Organized by the Embassy of Azerbaijan in France, a musical evening "Echoes of Honor" marking November 8 – Azerbaijan’s Victory Day was held in Paris.
Addressing the opening ceremony of the event, Leyla Abdullayeva, Azerbaijani Ambassador to France, expressed her gratitude to the representatives of the diplomatic corps, guests, and participants. The diplomat described their participation as a testament to the high interest shown in Azerbaijan's history, people, and culture.
Noting the profound significance of November 8 in the modern history of Azerbaijan, the ambassador emphasized that the memory of the heroic martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the territorial integrity of the country is always commemorated with deep respect.
The musical program featured outstanding examples of Azerbaijani and European musical heritage. Works by Uzeyir Hajibeyli, one of the founders of Azerbaijani classical music, as well as compositions by Gara Garayev, Niyazi, Asaf Zeynalli, Arif Malikov, and Fikrat Amirov, demonstrated the richness and diversity of the country’s musical creativity.
The pieces by Azerbaijani composers were presented in harmony with European classical music. Excerpts from Georges Bizet's and François Borne's "Carmen," as well as Camille Saint-Saëns's "Samson and Delilah," were performed as part of the program.
The event brought together renowned performers and conductors, including Eyyub Guliyev, Chief Conductor of the Azerbaijan State Academic Opera and Ballet Theater; Savitri de Rochefort, Conductor of the "Zoastre" Ensemble; Fidan Hajiyeva, People’s Artist of Azerbaijan; Ramil Gasimov, Honored Artist; and Agharahim Guliyev, an Azerbaijani musician living in France.
The event participants also viewed the paintings by Azerbaijani artists Nargiz Guliyeva and Asmar Narimanbayova displayed at the entrance to the hall.