Azerbaijani youngster becomes laureate of festival in Italy

Soloist of Azerbaijan State Children Philharmonic Society Emin Eminzadeh became laureate of the “Elia Catalano” national festival in Rome, Congress of the World Azerbaijanis said.

The festival took place on July 13-16. Famous Italian singers and musicians participated in the festival. Emin Eminzadeh represented Azerbaijan in the festival.

On February 13, when famous Italian singer Robertino Loretti gave a concert in Baku, soloist of Azerbaijan State Children Philharmonic Society Emin Eminzadeh, 14, who is studying at musical school under Culture Center of National Security Ministry, performed his song “Jamaica”, and then together with other young soloist Islam Gasimov “O Sole Mio”. After that performance Italian singer called Emin Eminzadeh “Azerbaijan’s Robertino”. Robertino Loretti also initiated to invite Emin Eminzadeh to the festival in Italy. On July 13, on the first day of the festival Azerbaijani vocalist sang “Jamaica” and “O Sole Mio”.

So, Emin Eminzadeh became laureate of the “Elia Catalano” festival. Head of the organizing committee, maestro Fabrizio Masci presented the prize to the young soloist.

On July 15, Robertino Loretti and his family hosted Emin Eminzadeh. The famous singer is conducting master classes for the young soloist in Rome. Robertino Loretti said he admires Emin Eminzadeh’s voice. He invited Eminzadeh to his jubilee in Moscow in autumn. The legendary tenor said he will perform together with the young soloist. Emin Eminzadeh asked Robertino Loretti to sing the Azerbaijani folk song together with him. The legendary tenor said he loves the music and culture of the Azerbaijani people.

Following this, Emin Eminzadeh performed at the concert “Festa de noantri” in Trastevere, in the center of Rome. Azerbaijani ambassador to Italy Vagif Sadikhov and representatives of the diplomatic corps also watched the concert. After Emin Eminzadeh’s performance, the presenter invited Vagif Sadikhov to the stage and expressed gratitude to Azerbaijani people for bringing up such talented youngsters, who can professionally perform Italian folk songs.


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