The attendees heard works of Azerbaijani and European composers, performed by artistic director of the festival, rector of Baku Music Academy, People`s Artist Farhad Badalbayli (piano), Director of the Azerbaijan State Philarmony, Peoples`s Artist Murad Adigozalzade.

This year`s edition of the festival brings together world-renowned musicians, art ensembles, soloists and conductors from Azerbaijan and a number of foreign countries. It will also feature a piano contest.

Launched by Heydar Aliyev Foundation in 2009, Gabala International Music Festival is an annual open-air festival of classical music.