Grand classical music mesmerizes art lovers in State Philharmonic

/By Azernews/

By Laman Ismayilova

Azerbaijan State Philharmonic presented a musical program which included the works by the world-famous composers such as Johann Sebastian Bach, George Gershwin, Charles de Lux and Franz Liszt,Trend Life reports.

The event was organized jointly by Azerbaijan State University of Culture and Arts and National Philharmonic.

The concert featured the performance of Azerbaijan State Chamber Orchestra named after Gara Garayev, conducted by People's artist of Azerbaijan Teymur Geychaev.

The musical evening began with a performance of "Cantata No. 142" (in four parts) written by J.S. Bach.

Then, talented Azerbaijani pianist Leyla Aslanova performed "Three Preludes", short piano pieces by George Gershwin.

Leyla Faradzheva, laureate of international competitions red the essay " Spanish carnival" by S. Lux.

Another laureate of international competitions, Sabina Mexdiyeva together with orchestra conducted by Russian pianist Mikhail Petukhov performed a work by F. Liszt "Spanish Rhapsody" in transcription for piano and orchestra.

In the end, Azerbaijani pianists Rashad Kazimov and Leyla Aliyeva performed " Concerto for 2 pianos and orchestra in C minor" by J S Bach".

The music program was enthusiastically received by the audience, the soloists amazed the audience with their performing skills. Thunderous applause reverberated from the auditorium as the show ended.