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By Laman Ismayilova

The solemn ceremony dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the State Song and Dance Ensemble named after Fikret Amirov took place at Azerbaijan State Philharmonic.

The joyous festivity was held as part of the 8th Uzeyir Hajibeyli International Music Festival, Trend Life reported.

The event participants were shown a slideshow that feature ensemble's photographs.

Addressing the evening, Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism Adalat Valiyev said that the team, founded by prominent composer Uzeyir Hajibeyli, during its 80 years of activity came a long way in art.

Great composers such as Said Rustamov, Jahangir Jahangirov, Vasif Adigozalov, Haji Khanmammadov, Telman Hajiyev and Ramiz Mirishli managed the ensemble along with Hajibeyov at various times.

Prominent dance masters such as Amina Dilbazi, Tutu Hamidova, Boyukagha Mammadov, Roza Jalilova, Aliya Ramazanova, Afag Melikova, Kamil Dadashov, Alikram Aslanov, Nadir Mammadov and others were trained by the choreographic group of the ensemble.

In 1958, the ensemble awarded the honorary title "Honored team". Since 1992, the ensemble is named after the prominent Azerbaijani composer Fikret Amirov.

Amirov created the first Azerbaijani lyrical-psychological opera on a contemporary theme. Moreover, he is the author of the first instrumental concert, and a fairytale ballet in Azerbaijan.

His works revolve around social and ethical issues, disclose the spiritual world of the people and record their life in the past and present. Mankind’s inner world with all its joys and sorrows takes a special place in his works.

In his speech Azerbaijani representative at TURKSOY Elchin Gafarli congratulated the ensemble on behalf of organization's General Secretary Dusen Kaseinov.

Elchin Gafarli handed the artistic Director of the ensemble, people's artist of Azerbaijan, Professor Agaverdi Pashayev medal of TURKSOY and the veterans of the team - certificates of gratitude.

Director of the ensemble, people's artist of Azerbaijan, Agaverdi Pashayev awarded the medal, while the ensemble participants were given diplomas of gratitude.

The anniversary event featured video greetings from the Chairman of the Committee on Culture Rafael Huseynov, MP Aydin Mirzazadeh, Rector of Uzeyir Hajibayli Baku Music Academy Farhad Badalbeyli, rector of the National Conservatory of Azerbaijan, People's Artist Siyavush Karimi and many others.

Dance ensembles, including "Günay", "Qulbanu", "Səhər" (Iran), the ballet troupe of Azerbaijan State Academic Opera and Ballet Theater, Turkish Folk Dance came to congratulate the ensemble.

The joyous event continued with amazing performances of the State Song and Dance Ensemble named after Fikret Amirov.

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