Azernews.Az

Laman Ismayilova

Read more

The Chamber and Organ Music Hall hosted an emotionally charged and lyrically rich concert performed by the Baku State Chamber Orchestra, led by its chief conductor, Honored Artist Fuad Ibrahimov, Azernews reports.

The concert program featured P. Tchaikovsky's Elegy, Samuel Barber's Adagio for Strings, Edward Elgar's Serenade for Strings (Op. 20), Carl Nielsen's Little Suite (Op. 1, in three movements), as well as Richard Strauss's Morning (Op. 27) for voice and string orchestra, performed with the participation of the talented vocalist Islama Abdullayeva.

During the concert, the conductor addressed the audience, noting that the works included in the program belong to the mature creative periods of their respective composers.

He stressed that, despite the young age of the orchestra's musicians, they demonstrated remarkable mastery and a high level of professionalism in conveying the profound emotional depth of such a demanding repertoire.

The event was met with great interest and enthusiastic applause from the audience, leaving a deep artistic and aesthetic impression on those gathered in the concert hall.

The Baku State Chamber Orchestra, officially known as the Azerbaijan State Chamber Orchestra named after Gara Garayev, is one of Azerbaijan's leading classical music ensembles and an important institution in the country's cultural history.

The orchestra was founded in 1964 on the initiative of prominent Azerbaijani composers Fikrat Amirov and Gara Garayev, with the goal of establishing a professional chamber orchestra capable of performing both world classical repertoire and works by Azerbaijani composers.

The orchestra's first artistic director and chief conductor was People's Artist Nazim Rzayev, who led the ensemble for nearly three decades. Under his leadership, the orchestra gained wide recognition for its high performance standards and actively participated in concerts, festivals, and cultural events both within the former Soviet Union and abroad.

Over the years, the Baku State Chamber Orchestra has collaborated with many renowned conductors, soloists, and composers. Its repertoire includes works by Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and contemporary composers, with special emphasis on promoting Azerbaijani music.

The orchestra has premiered numerous compositions by national composers, contributing significantly to the preservation and development of Azerbaijan's musical heritage.

The ensemble has toured extensively in Europe, Asia, and other regions, representing Azerbaijani culture on international stages and strengthening cultural exchange through music.

In recognition of its artistic achievements and cultural contribution, the orchestra has received several honors, including the Humay National Award.