A moving tribute to the renowned composer Sofia Gubaidulina was held in Baku, Azerbaijan, at the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Tatarstan. The concert, titled “Daughter of Two Worlds,” was a testament to the enduring legacy of this musical icon, who left an indelible mark on the world of music.
The event was organized by the Tatar Community of Azerbaijan and the Baku Music Academy, with curators including Doctor of Philosophy in Art History, Senior Lecturer at the Baku Music Academy Alena Inyakina and Peace Ambassador, Director of the Department of Humanitarian and Commercial Projects of the Moscow State University “Europe-Asia” of the Institute for Peace Culture (UNESCO), member of the Azerbaijan Cultural Association Renat Ilyazov.
Curators and Hosts
- Alena Inyakina: Doctor of Philosophy in Art History, Senior Lecturer at the Baku Music Academy
- Renat Ilyazov: Peace Ambassador, Director of the Department of Humanitarian and Commercial Projects of the Moscow State University “Europe-Asia” of the Institute for Peace Culture (UNESCO)
- Elmira Ilyazova: Chairman of the Tatar Community of Azerbaijan
The event began with greetings from the Chairman of the Tatar Community of Azerbaijan, Elmira Ilyazova, and Renat Ilyazov, who addressed the assembled audience with warm words.
The Creative Path of Sofia Gubaidulina
Alena Inyakina spoke about the creative path of Sofia Gubaidulina, an incredibly titled and world-famous author, a person of rare dignity and equally rare modesty.