2024-04-14 14:06:20
From April 27 to May 3, the first Fidan Hajiyeva International Opera Festival will be held, organized by the Musical Vocal School of People’s Artist Fidan Hajiyeva with the support of the Ministry of Culture of Azerbaijan and the State Opera and Ballet Theater. For seven days, works by Azerbaijani classics and world authors will be presented at various concert venues in Baku and Ganja.
The main goal of the project is to promote and develop classical music in Azerbaijan, identify and support new talents in the field of opera. Among the eminent guests of the festival are world-famous conductors and composers from abroad, famous Azerbaijani vocalists and musicians, and talented youth.
In an interview with Day.Az, Honored Artist of Azerbaijan Anton Verstandt noted the importance of the festival.
“This is a great idea! I wish there were more such events promoting the art of opera. Opera festivals are always both an entertaining and educational program, as well as an exchange of experience between artists. Useful interactions between participants from different countries, many new acquaintances, joint performances of young and experienced artists give special significance to the project in the cultural life of the country,” said the vocalist.
According to him, the festival will reflect a favorable atmosphere and the pleasure of practicing one’s favorite art.
“Addressing Azerbaijani admirers of opera art. I would like to note that we all need and important the support of spectators and fans. In the modern world, opera can entertain and touch high art. In turn, I want to invite everyone to come to performances and concerts. I hope that if it increases interest in opera, then the attitude will change among the majority of people who, unfortunately, consider this art often boring and uninteresting,” noted Anton Verstandt.
At the opening of the festival, the premiere of Georges Bizet’s opera “Carmen” in the modern genre will be presented. The music will remain classical, but the scenery and costumes will be modern, since the action of the play has been transferred to the present day. The original idea belongs to the world famous opera singer, director of the State Academic Opera and Ballet Theater, People’s Artist Yusif Eyvazov. The director of the play is Elvin Mirzoev.
“In “Carmen” I always play the role of Escamillo (Toreador). He is a rich, famous, successful man, but in the new production I will not appear entirely in the image of a Toreador. It will be new and original… So come and see everything for yourself!”, – added Anton Verstandt.
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