Sounds of Azerbaijan: Honoring Chingiz Sadykhov
Event description
Diaspora Arts Connection proudly presents "Sounds of Azerbaijan: A Musical Journey," honoring the late Azerbaijani musician and icon, Chingiz Sadykhov, on Friday, April 12, 2024 at 7:30 PM at the Community School of Music and Arts' Finn Center in Mountain View. Join us for an enchanting night of music by amazing musicians Amir Bayat on piano, Vahid Bayat vocals, Aydin Shaterian on tar, with special guest musician: Imamyar Hasnov on Kamancheh. This event is made possible through the generous sponsorship of the Consulate General of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
Friday, April 12, 2024
Doors at 7:00 and event at 7:30 PM
Community School of Music and Art (Finn Center
230 San Antonio Circle, Mountain View, CA 94040
We are also grateful to Azerbaijan House in California for sponsoring this program.
About Chingiz Sadykhov (1929-2017): Chingiz Sadykhov was a world-class pianist from Azerbaijan. Maestro Chingiz Sadykhov played piano as a concert pianist and accompanist to the greatest singers of Azerbaijan and Soviet Union for over 50 years. He garnered the coveted title of “Peoples’ Artist of Azerbaijan” and performed and taught music around the world. His album “Songs of Azerbaijan” is a comprehensive musical presentation of love songs and poetic melodies as well as dance tunes of his homeland. In this unique recording, Chingiz Sadykhov arranged folk melodies and compositions by outstanding Azerbaijani composers of the 20th century. His colorful piano style suited the arrangements perfectly.Chingiz Sadykhov died December 30, 2017 in California.
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