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By Nazrin Gadimova

The fifth grand Gabala International Music Festival, organized by the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, which laid the foundation of a new tradition in the history of the national musical culture of Azerbaijan, as well as plays an important role in the expansion of international cultural relations and bringing Azerbaijan's rich musical culture to the world, successfully continues.

As part of the music festival an evening of chamber music dedicated to the memory of outstanding Russian composer Sergei Rachmaninoff was held at the Qafqaz Pesort hotel on July 29.

Professor of the Baku Music Academy named after Uzeyir Hajibayli Elnara Keberlinskaya, Saida Taghizade, as well as member of the Azerbaijan State String Quartet, Honored Artist Alexei Miltykh and famous opera singer, soloist of the Azerbaijan State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre, Honored Artist Gulnaz Ismayilova performed works by Rachmaninoff.

Performance of famous Russian pianist Oksana Yablonskaya gave the audience unforgettable moments.

Also the "Viva opera!" concert of the winners of the International Competition named after Bulbul was held in the framework of the festival.

During the festival Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra led by famous Italian conductor Mirko Rovelli performed works by European and Azerbaijani composers.

Also, famous artists from Azerbaijan, Russia and Turkey performed works by Verdi, Puccini, Gara Garayev and Jovjet Gajiyev at the concert.

"Beautiful Gabala fascinated me. To conduct Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra in such an amazing place is a great honor for every conductor," famous Israeli musician Amos Talmon said.

Talmon hailed the organization of the festival, saying the event gained wide popularity across the world.

Famous violinist Dmitriy Yablonsky , in turn , said the Gabala International Music Festival is a great contribution to developing culture worldwide.

"Apart from familiarizing the music lovers who gathered here with best classical pieces, the Gabala festival also introduces the Azerbaijani culture to them," he said. "This year we have a much more diverse concert program than in previous years. Each concert is unique."

The grandiose and traditional music festival, which brings together the world's famous musicians and music lovers from around the country, will run until August 5.