Gabala International Music Festival сloses with grand finale concert

The 14th Gabala International Music Festival has concluded with a spectacular closing concert, marking the end of a six-day cultural celebration that brought together prominent musicians and ensembles from around the world.

According to Report, organized by the Heydar Aliyev Foundation with the support of the Ministry of Culture, the Uzeyir Hajibayli Baku Music Academy, and Gilan Holding, the festival ran from July 24 to 29 in the scenic city of Gabala, Azerbaijan.

According to Report, the event featured performances from a diverse lineup of artists, including the Azerbaijan State Orchestra of Folk Instruments, the choir of the Fikret Amirov State Song and Dance Ensemble, Latin American band Mercadonegro, Georgia’s Tbilisi Big Band, and Lithuania’s Ciurlionis quartet.

The festival concluded with a gala performance titled "Viva Opera", presented by the Azerbaijan State Symphony Orchestra. This year’s edition was dedicated to the 140th anniversary of the birth of Azerbaijan's genius composer Uzeyir Hajibayli.