2024-05-08 11:30:16
As part of the “Urbanda görüşərik” project, a literary and musical evening dedicated to the 132nd anniversary of the prominent poet, writer, translator and journalist Ahmed Javad (1892-1937) was held at the Ganja State Philharmonic named after Fikret Amirov, Day reported .Az in the press service of the Philharmonic.
The author of the words of the Anthem of Azerbaijan, one of the leading representatives of romanticism and realism in national literature in the 1920-1930s, became a victim of Stalin’s terror. Ahmed Javad is one of the masters of words, distinguished by a unique style in the history of Azerbaijani literary and artistic thought. Filled with freedom-loving motives, the work of the master, who throughout his life remained faithful to the ideals of independence of his native people, is permeated with national ideology. Instilling a love for independent statehood, the works of the poet, who passionately praise the state attributes of Azerbaijan, are a poetic expression of deep patriotism.
At the event, the Anthem of Azerbaijan was performed, and the memory of those who fell for the freedom and independence of the country was honored with a minute of silence.
Director of the Nizami Ganjavi Center of the Ganja branch of ANAS Alimukhtar Mukhtarov, teacher of the Department of Azerbaijani and World Literature of Ganja State University Vusala Hijran spoke about the life and work of Ahmed Javad. Readers Imamverdi Veliyev, Lala Hasanjan, Khalida Nabiyeva, Muhammed Gadzhiev recited the poet’s poems.
The concert program presented here is “Çırpınırdı Black Sea” performed by national artist Sevinj Ibragimova, honored artist Tural Abdullayev – “Şükriyiye”, young vocalists Gaya Nasibzade and Fidan Mamedzade performed other compositions of the poet.
Information support – Trend.Az, Day.Az, Milli.Az, Azernews.Az
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