"National Music Day" was solemnly celebrated at Nakhchivan State University

September 18 – "National Music Day" was celebrated at Nakhchivan State University with a rich and colorful program. The exhibition of paintings and handicrafts dedicated to "National Music Day" by students studying "Painting", "Fine art teaching" and "Design" was viewed. The dear memory of our martyrs was commemorated with a minute of silence and the National Anthem of the Republic of Azerbaijan was played. publicist, dramatist and pedagogue, public figure Uzeyir Hajibeyli spoke about the "National Music Day" coinciding with the 140th anniversary. The rector noted that with the relevant decree of National Leader Heydar Aliyev, it was decided to celebrate September 18 as the National Music Day on the eve of the 110th anniversary of the birth of the genius composer, and a series of events are held every year in different regions of Azerbaijan on the occasion of this day. It was emphasized that this year is particularly significant because on February 3, 2025, President Ilham Aliyev signed a Decree on the occasion of the 140th anniversary of the birth of Uzeyir Hajibeyli, the founder of professional music art and the national opera of Azerbaijan. , who led the development, noted that it is a pride to keep alive the creativity of the genius composer. The Rector emphasized that the creation of the Conservatory at Nakhchivan State University is connected with the name of Great Leader Heydar Aliyev, and that the institution of higher education has a great responsibility in the face of the ongoing state care. In order to justify this great trust, the importance of the university's art collectives to work diligently was noted. In this context, the rector said that the "Symphonic Orchestra" of Nakhchivan State University consisting of 150 members, the "Ancient Folk Musical Instruments" Ensemble, the "Wind Instruments" orchestra and other music groups performed memorable concert programs at events held in the autonomous republic and the country. At the end of his speech, Rector Elbrus Isayev congratulated the music community, the staff of the Conservatory and music lovers on the occasion of "National Music Day". Speaking to Mammadov, he highlighted information about the life and work of today's architect, Uzeyir Hajibeyli, who left an indelible mark in the history of Azerbaijani culture with his multifaceted creativity. A rich and memorable program consisting of "Soldier's Song", "Sevgili Canan", "Gulchohra's Aria" and other works of the genius composer was presented. height="300">