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By Amina Nazarli

The 8th International Music Festival featuring both classical and folk music is running in the northern Azerbaijani region of Gabala.

The third day of the event was remembered with colorful and vivid moments in the performance of renowned national musicians.

The attendees heard works of Azerbaijani and European composers, performed by artistic director of the festival, rector of Baku Music Academy, People`s Artist Farhad Badalbayli (piano), and Director of the Azerbaijan State Philarmony, Peoples`s Artist Murad Adigozalzade.

Alongside with the f world-renown musicians, the festival also features performance of young talents.

During the festival, which mainly displays classic music, the artistic value of Azerbaijani people -- mugham was presented to the audience.

Local and foreign music enthusiasts were looking forward to the evening of mugham, which took place in the open air. Given the increased attention of the audience, in front of the stage, installed in the park in front of the Heydar Aliyev Congress Centre, the additional seats were placed.

Winners of the II Republican Mugham TV Contest, singers Gullu Muradova and soloist of the Azerbaijan State Opera and Ballet, khanende (singer) Ilkin Ahmadov gave the audience an unforgettable experience.

The concert, which was attended by around 2,000 spectators, lasted two hours and was greeted with applause.

This year’s edition of the festival brings together world-renowned musicians, art ensembles, soloists and conductors from Azerbaijan and a number of foreign countries.

Till August 5, the festival will be attended by prominent musicians, art ensembles, soloists and conductors from Azerbaijan, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, the U.S., Italy, France, Spain, Israel, Lithuania and Cuba.

Launched by Heydar Aliyev Foundation in 2009, Gabala International Music Festival is an annual open-air festival of classical music.

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Amina Nazarli is AzerNews’ staff journalist, follow her on Twitter: @amina_nazarli

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