The 13th edition of Azerbaijan's Gabala International Music Festival
The Gabala International Music Festival in Azerbaijan has celebrated its 13th edition with a special focus on young musicians.
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00:00 It's Katinakpet, Azerbaijan's prestigious Gabala music festival.
00:07 The program for this 13th edition includes performances by Azerbaijani and international
00:28 musicians from Britain, Turkey, Estonia, Lithuania, Russia and Poland.
00:35 The 12th edition is hosted by our stars Yusif Aivazov and Dinara Aliev,
00:40 whose names are known all over the world.
00:44 There is a program for young performers.
00:47 The festival is also educational.
00:50 The lecturer performs before each concert.
00:53 Even children are shouting.
00:56 So, let them get used to good music.
01:00 The festival opened on July 27th with a concert called Viva Opera,
01:06 starring the most outstanding Azerbaijani opera soloists.
01:12 The festival opened on July 27th with a concert called Viva Opera,
01:17 starring the most outstanding Azerbaijani opera soloists.
01:22 The festival opened on July 27th with a concert called Viva Opera,
01:27 starring the most outstanding Azerbaijani opera soloists.
01:47 The festival is a great place for young people to express themselves.
01:52 The festival is a great place for young people to express themselves.
01:57 You know that the future of every country is in the hands of young people.
02:02 It is a great place to invite young people.
02:08 The project Support for Youth began in 2016
02:12 and aims to identify and support young talent from across Azerbaijan.
02:17 Arranged by the Haydar Aliev Foundation and supported by the Ministry of Culture,
02:31 the festival has become an annual celebration of classical, folk,
02:36 jazz and dance music.
02:39 The audience can discover aspiring artists
02:44 as well as listen to established musicians.
02:47 A unique blend of music and culture,
02:50 the festival ran for several days in the summer.
02:54 (Applause)
02:57 [APPLAUSE]
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