Azerbaijan received praise for its powerful classical music performance at a major international festival in Ashgabat. The event highlighted the country’s rich musical heritage and cultural influence.
Azerbaijan was represented at the “Music of the World” international classical music festival held in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, by Honored Artist Saida Sharifaliyeva. The event was organized by Ministry of Culture of Turkmenistan with the support of the Azerbaijani Embassy in Ashgabat.
The prestigious festival brought together opera singers, instrumentalists, and ensembles from various countries, aiming to promote classical music and international artistic collaboration. Sharifaliyeva's performances drew strong interest from both organizers and the audience.
Following the concert, representatives of the Azerbaijani Embassy and their families met with Sharifaliyeva and presented her with bouquets in appreciation of her outstanding performance.
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