The primary objectives of state cultural policy regarding musical art are to foster various forms of creativity and performing initiatives, integrate them into global cultural processes, and cultivate a diverse musical environment. In this regard, targeted work is being carried out on the continuous implementation of complex measures to promote the creativity of composers to create musical works of high artistic quality; organisation of festivals, competitions and concerts in various musical genres, as well as ensuring the participation of Azerbaijani artistic collectives and soloists in international events; etc.
Among the leading concert venues are the Azerbaijan State Academic Philharmonic, named after Muslim Magomayev, the Azerbaijan State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre, the Heydar Aliyev Palace, the International Mugham Centre, the Azerbaijan State Song Theatre, the Azerbaijan State Children’s Philharmonic, and the Ganja State Philharmonic. The state supports this infrastructure, repairs, and puts in order the buildings of these organisations, equipping them with modern technologies and concert and stage equipment. Thus, for example, the Azerbaijan State Academic Philharmonic building was restored and reconstructed, and the necessary equipment was provided to meet modern requirements entirely at the state’s expense. Additionally, major repair and restoration work has commenced at the Azerbaijan State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre, encompassing repairs to the stage, the theatre’s acoustic system, and the orchestra pit, among other areas.
The most famous musical groups of the country are the Azerbaijan State Symphony Orchestra named after Uzeyir Hajibeyli, the Azerbaijan State Choir Capella, the Azerbaijan State Chamber Orchestra named after G.Garayev, the Azerbaijan State Piano Trio, the Azerbaijan State String Quartet, the Azerbaijan State Folk Song and Dance Ensemble named after F.Amirov, the Azerbaijan State Orchestra of Folk Instruments, etc. The state partially finances these musical groups by purchasing professional instruments and stage costumes, covering fixed wages, and providing social support to the artistic staff, among other expenses.
Large-scale regular musical events such as the National Mugham Competition, the “Mugham World” International Music Festival, the “Khari Bulbul” International Music Festival, the Gabala International Music Festival, and the Uzeyir Hajibeyli International Music Festival have proven themselves to be serious instruments in revealing people’s creative potential and developing the music industry.
An effective mechanism for supporting musical art is the orders of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan on celebrating anniversary events, within which a set of events are implemented. Among those issued in recent years are Orders of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan On the celebration of the 200th anniversary of Ashig Alasgar (No.2511 of February 18, 2021), On the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Baku Academy of Music named after Uzeyir Hajibeyli (No.2659 of May 26, 2021), On the celebration of the 100th anniversary of Fikret Amirov (No.3183 of March 15, 2022), On the celebration of the 100th anniversary of Rauf Hajiyev (No. 3212 of April 13, 2022), On the celebration of the 100th anniversary of Suleyman Alasgarov (No.21 of February 22, 2024), On the celebration of the 140th anniversary of Uzeyir Hajibeyli (No.462 of February 3, 2025), etc.
On October 29-31, 2023, the first Music Forum was organised by the Heydar Aliyev Foundation and the Ministry of Culture. The Music Forum, organised with the support of the Baku Music Academy named after Uzeyir Hajibeyli, the Azerbaijan National Conservatory, the Azerbaijan State University of Culture and Arts, and the Azerbaijan Composers’ Union, was attended by well-known musicologists, conductors, composers and performers of country, as well as specialists invited from foreign countries, who held panel discussions on the topics of “Music education in Azerbaijan: schools of composition and performance”, “Traditional music genres”, “Development of the national music industry”, “Promotion of national cultural traditions on a global scale”, “Azerbaijani musicology at the crossroads of research”, “The art of choreography: national dance, ballet, modern dance forms”.
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