“World of Mugham” 7th International Music Festival kicks off in Baku

On June 17, the solemn opening ceremony of the 7th International Music Festival “World of Mugham” was held at the Heydar Aliyev Palace.

The festival is co-organized by the Heydar Aliyev Foundation and the Ministry of Culture with the support of the Ministry of Science and Education and the Azerbaijan National Conservatory.

This year’s festival has brought together more than 200 performers, researchers, and guests from over 25 countries, including Türkiye, Germany, Spain, Morocco, Iraq, South Korea, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Canada, India, Norway, Russia, the United Kingdom, the United States, Japan, and Switzerland.

The opening ceremony was attended by Adil Karimli, Azerbaijan’s Minister of Culture, prominent cultural and scientific figures, and representatives of the countries participating in the competition.

The festival then began with a grandiose gala concert titled "Bayati."

Performers and ensembles from Azerbaijan, Türkiye, Morocco, Spain, Iraq, the United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Canada, India, and Mongolia captivated the audience with performances that reflected their ethnic and cultural richness.

As part of the “World of Mugham” festival, an International Mugham Competition will also be held with the participation of young talents from Azerbaijan, Türkiye, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Saudi Arabia, and China.