The “Winter Fairy Tale” International Music Festival, organized by the Heydar Aliyev Foundation with support from the Ministry of Culture, Baku Music Academy, and “Gilan,” concluded on Monday with a final concert in Gabala.

Running through February 10, the festival continued the tradition of the Gabala International Music Festival, held annually since 2009, bringing together world-renowned musicians, performers, conductors, and ensembles from Azerbaijan, Germany, the United Kingdom, Italy, Poland, and Russia.

Hosted at the Heydar Aliyev Congress Center in Gabala, the final concert was attended by representatives of the organizing institutions, famous musicians, music enthusiasts, and guests of the city.

During the closing concert, attendees enjoyed performances by People's Artist Anvar Sadigov (accordion), Honored Artist Emil Afrasiyab (piano), and the "Gaytaghi" instrumental ensemble. The concert featured works by Azerbaijani and Western European composers. The ensemble performed popular pieces based on music from Azerbaijani films, aroused great interest among the audience.

During the four-day festival, attendees enjoyed performances by the Symphony Orchestra of the Azerbaijan State Academic Opera and Ballet Theater, the Baku Chamber Orchestra, students from the Baku Choreography Academy, the “Gaytaghi” instrumental ensemble, as well as Aydar Gaynullin’s “Euphoria” and the “GlassDuo” ensemble from Poland. Besides classical music, the festival also featured vocal and chamber music performances, offering a chance to experience the talents of both Azerbaijani and international artists.