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The "Winter Fairy Tale" International Music Festival kicks off tonight in Gabala, featuring renowned musicians from around the world. The event, running until February 10, promises an exciting lineup of performances.
Organized by the Heydar Aliyev Foundation and supported by the Ministry of Culture, the Baku Music Academy, and "Gilan," the “Winter Fairy Tale” International Music Festival will commence this evening in Gabala. This festival, a continuation of the traditional Gabala International Music Festival, which has been held since 2009, will bring together music lovers from around the world.
Running until February 10, the festival will feature renowned musicians from Azerbaijan, as well as international talents from Germany, the United Kingdom, Italy, Poland, and Russia, including soloists, conductors, and music ensembles.
According to an AZERTAC regional correspondent, all preparations for the festival have been completed, and the venues and concert halls for the events are ready.
This evening, the opening ceremony of the “Winter Fairy Tale” International Music Festival will take place at the Gabala Cultural Center. The festival’s program is rich and diverse, offering music lovers a unique experience. Throughout the event, attendees will have the chance to enjoy performances by the Azerbaijan State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre's Symphony Orchestra, the Baku Chamber Orchestra, students and faculty from the Baku Choreography Academy, the "Qaytağı" instrumental ensemble, as well as exciting concert programs by performers from Germany and Russia, including Aydar Qaynullin's "Euphoria."
In addition to classical music, there will be performances of vocal and chamber music during the evenings. Festival attendees will also have the opportunity to watch performances by renowned Azerbaijani musicians and international artists, ensuring a spectacular cultural experience for all.
The festival is set to be a wonderful celebration of music, with a variety of performances that will captivate audiences and highlight Gabala as an important cultural hub.
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