Muslim Magomayev’s memory honored with poetry and music in Prague

A music and poetry evening titled “Sonnets are Synonyms of Love” dedicated to the memory of world-renowned singer and composer Muslim Magomayev was held at the Lapidarium Gallery in Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic.

This was reported to elchi by the State Committee for Work with Diaspora.

It was stated that a sonnet dedicated to the prominent artist Muslim Magomayev evoked emotional moments in the audience. The work was performed by Leyla Begim Jafarova, head of the “Natavan” Society in the Czech Republic and the Azerbaijani Cultural Center in Prague, and a well-known poet. This work was also performed at events held in Düsseldorf and Baku on the occasion of Muslim Magomayev’s 75th anniversary.

The musical program of the evening was accompanied by violinist Aleksandr Schonert, laureate of the International Antonin Dvorjak and European Gustav Mahler awards. His performance of the famous “Melodiya” on the violin was one of the most memorable moments of the evening. Natalya Schonert’s piano performances further enriched the program.

Well-known journalist and writer Boris Goldberg, as well as actress and poet Natalia Volkova, also presented excerpts from their sonnets.

The evening, where poetry and classical music complemented each other, was remembered as an expression of respect for the dear memory of Muslim Magomayev.