A concert dedicated to the 5th anniversary of the glorious Victory, achieved by Azerbaijan in the Patriotic War, and 140th anniversary of genius Azerbaijani composer Uzeyir Hajibeyli, was held in Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark.

The event organized by the Denmark-Azerbaijan “Vatan” Society with support by the State Committee on Work with Diaspora and on the initiative of Azerbaijani pianist Aynur Malikova,who resides in Sweden.

Concert was held in the “Albertslund” Cultural Center in Copenhagen.  The members of Azerbaijani and Turkish diaspora, as well as representatives of the local community, participated at the event.

In her opening speech, Chairwoman of the “Vatan” Society, Mehriban Safar Aliyeva, emphasized the significance of the event. She stated that “Victory is a symbol of respect for the past and faith in the future, while music is the voice of this triumph.

In his speech, Özgür Kafadar First Secretary of the Embassy of Türkiye in Denmark, spoke about the significance of the event, stating such cultural initiatives contribute to friendship and understanding between nations.

The program featured performances by pianist Aynur Malikova, opera singer Aytaj Shikhalizade from Azerbaijan, and Swedish flutist Catrin Spångberg Johansson, presenting works by Uzeyir Hajibeyli and other Azerbaijani and Scandinavian composers. The musical pieces reflected the themes of peace, friendship, and intercultural bridge-building.

The concert featuring pieces by Fikret Amirov, Niyazi, and Arif Malikov, captivated the audience.