The 14th Silk Road International Music Festival in Sheki,
co-organized by the Ministry of Culture, the Union of Azerbaijani
Composers, and the Sheki City Executive Authority, successfully
concluded on July 6.
Over the course of three days, music lovers, visitors, and
locals enjoyed performances by acclaimed ensembles and talented
musicians from T眉rkiye, China, and Azerbaijan.
According to AZERTAC鈥檚 regional correspondent, the festival鈥檚
grand closing ceremony was held at the Summer Theatre of the Marxal
Complex. The event was attended by officials from the organizing
institutions, representatives of Azerbaijan鈥檚 T脺RKSOY mission,
families of martyrs, city guests, and local music fans.
The Exemplary Military Orchestra of the State Border Service
performed an extensive concert program, dedicated to the 5th
anniversary of Azerbaijan鈥檚 Victory in the Patriotic War.
It was noted that the orchestra made its debut on June 21, 2004,
during President Ilham Aliyev鈥檚 visit to the Khudat Border
Detachment. Since then, the ensemble has actively participated in
numerous state and cultural events across the country and within
military units to boost the morale of servicemen.
The orchestra鈥檚 repertoire spans classical, jazz, pop, and
patriotic music, with a strong emphasis on works by prominent
Azerbaijani composers such as Uzeyir Hajibeyli, Fikrat Amirov, Gara
Garayev, and Tofig Guliyev. The ensemble has also represented
Azerbaijan at international festivals, receiving numerous
The artistic director and conductor of the orchestra is Honoured
Artist, Lieutenant Colonel Samed Vakilov.
The concert opened with the rousing 鈥淰ictory March鈥 by renowned
composer Firangiz Alizadeh. Soloists Tural Aghasiyev, Fatima
Jafarzadeh, and Fakhri Kazim-Nijat captivated the audience with
songs by both Azerbaijani and foreign composers.
Following the performance, the festival鈥檚 artistic director,
People鈥檚 Artist and UNESCO Peace Artist Firangiz Alizadeh, and
Mayor of Sheki Elxan Usubov expressed their gratitude to all
institutions that contributed to the success of the event.
Festival symbols were presented to Samed Vakilov and heads of
relevant organizations in appreciation of their support.
The evening concluded with a spectacular fireworks display,
marking the end of the Sheki Silk Road Festival.