A musical event dedicated to November 8 - Victory Day, and the 140th anniversary of the genius Azerbaijani composer Uzeyir Hajibayli, was held in the “Temple Montparnasse Plaisance” hall in Paris, the capital of France.

The event was organized by the France-Azerbaijan Dialogue Association with the support of the Fund for Support to Azerbaijani Diaspora.

In his speech, event’s host, famous French journalist and publicist Jean-Michel Brun, shared his memories of Shusha with the participants. He emphasized the heroism of the Azerbaijani Army, the spiritual and historical significance of Victory Day. He highlighted the global importance of Uzeyir Hajibayli’s musical heritage.

Afterwards, the “Trio Avey” ensemble, featuring Agharahim Guliyev (flute), Azusa Loising (piano), and Laure Volpato (cello), performed works by Azerbaijani and Western European classical composers, including Uzeyir Hajibeyli, Fikrat Amirov, Johann Sebastian Bach, and Azusa Loising.

Rovshan Guliyev (Rovshan Noor), an Azerbaijani artist living in Estonia, created paintings during the event that symbolized the unifying power of art and national pride.

The concert was of great significance for promoting Azerbaijan’s history, culture, and art on an international stage.