Khadija Zeynalova, Azerbaijani composer living in Germany, musicologist and PhD in Art History, participated in “chor.com 2026” international musical conference held in Leipzig.

As part of the conference, various seminars, training sessions, and masterclasses as well as exhibitions and concerts, to enrich the participants’ professional knowledge and experience, were organized as part of the conference.

Our compatriot spoke at the special training session ‘Interkulturelle Brückenbauerinnen – Women Building Intercultural Bridges’. During her presentation, she shared insights from her creative and professional journey, highlighting Azerbaijan’s rich musical heritage, her activities as a composer, and the intercultural projects she has been carrying out over many years. She noted that it was a great honour and source of pride to represent Azerbaijan as a composer and musicologist at one of Europe’s largest music conferences.

It should be noted that Khadija Zeynalova is a graduate of the Baku Academy of Music, as well as the Detmold University of Music and Paderborn University in Germany. As the founder and artistic director of the multicultural Bridge of Sound Orchestra and the Harmony of Sound International Music Festival in Germany, she has been successfully promoting Azerbaijan’s rich musical heritage abroad. In 2024, she became the first Azerbaijani composer to receive the titles of “Best Composer of the Year” and “Artist in Residence” in Germany. In recognition of her contributions to strengthening friendship among nations and supporting the development of the Azerbaijani diaspora, she was awarded the “Taraggi” Medal under the decree of President Ilham Aliyev dated January 7, 2026. Khadija Zeynalova is the author of more than 45 scientific books, articles, and textbooks. Her works have been published in Germany, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Azerbaijan, Japan, Türkiye, and other countries.