Adila Aliyeva, a distinguished cultural figure of France and Azerbaijan, Honoured Artist and world-renowned pianist, has been awarded a diploma and platinum medal by the Academic Society of Arts, Sciences and Letters of France.

Our compatriot received this prestigious distinction following a decision by the Society’s Supreme Awards Commission. The award ceremony honouring the 2026 laureates was held in the "Opera" hall of the InterContinental Paris Le Grand hotel in Paris.

Founded on 12 November 1915, the Academic Society of Arts, Sciences and Letters aims to recognise and encourage individuals who have made significant contributions to the development of culture, art, science and literature. Adila Aliyeva’s receipt of this international award is another recognition of her longstanding work in music, her efforts to promote Azerbaijani culture abroad and her contribution to strengthening Azerbaijan’s international cultural ties.

Born in Baku, Adila Aliyeva studied at the Bulbul Secondary Specialised Music School and the Moscow State Tchaikovsky Conservatory. Having lived in France for many years, the pianist has performed in more than 50 countries around the world. She has also contributed to promoting Azerbaijani musical heritage internationally by performing works by Azerbaijani composers. Since 2001, she has headed the International Music Academy of France and is also the founder of the International Adila Aliyeva Piano Competition.

In 2022, Adila Aliyeva was awarded the “Dostlug” Order (Order of Friendship) of the Republic of Azerbaijan and France’s highest national distinction, the Legion of Honour. She has also received the "100th Anniversary of Heydar Aliyev (1923–2023)" Jubilee Medal of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the “For Services in the Field of Diaspora Activity” medal in recognition of her active contribution to the development of the Azerbaijani diaspora.