| Uzeyir Hajibeyov International Music Festival | |
|---|---|
| Country | Azerbaijan |
International Music Festival devoted to Uzeyir Hajibeyov's creativity-is held in September, since 2009, in Azerbaijan.[1] Musical events are held in several cities of Azerbaijan, but main ceremonies take place in Baku.[2]
Since 1995, September 18 (Uzeyir Hajibeyov's birthday) was celebrated as National Music Day in Azerbaijan.[3] But beginning from 2009, it was decided to hold the International Music Festival devoted to well-known Azerbaijani composer Uzeyir Hajibeyov's creativity.
Musicians from other foreign countries also participate at the festival side by side with Azerbaijani musicians.
Performances made on the basis of Uzeyir Hajibeyov's compositions[4] and scientific conferences called upon to learn Hajibeyov's creative heritage are also organized besides concerts. The organizers of the festival are the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the Heydar Aliyev Foundation.[5]