“Night of Karabakh – Lachin” Charity Concert held in Lachin

On September 23, 2026, the charity concert “Night of Karabakh – Lachin” was held in Lachin city at the initiative and organization of the Karabakh Revival Fund, with the organizational support of the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Office of the Special Representative of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Lachin District.

Held as part of the 18th Uzeyir Hajibeyli International Music Festival, the concert was attended by government officials, the Fund’s donors and partners, representatives of the cultural and artistic community, media representatives, and residents of Lachin District.

Delivering a welcoming address at the event, Masim Mammadov, Special Representative of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Lachin District, spoke about the reconstruction and development process underway in Lachin District, particularly the work being carried out to develop Lachin and revitalize the city’s cultural life.

Expressing his gratitude to everyone involved in organizing the “Night of Karabakh – Lachin” charity concert, Masim Mammadov emphasized the importance of such events in showcasing Lachin’s cultural potential and expanding the organization of cultural events in the city.

Rahman Hajiyev, Chairman of the Executive Board of the Karabakh Revival Fund, addressed the objectives and significance of the “Night of Karabakh – Lachin” charity concert. According to him, alongside reconstruction and development efforts being carried out in the liberated territories under the leadership of President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, the development of cultural life and preservation of historical and cultural heritage are also important areas of the revival of Garabagh.

Rahman Hajiyev noted that, as part of the “Night of Karabakh – Lachin” charity concert, a grand concert piano manufactured by “Yamaha” was presented to the city of Lachin on behalf of the Fund, its donors and partners. He stated that the initiative will contribute to enriching the city’s cultural life and preserving its musical traditions.

Rahman Hajiyev also expressed his gratitude to all partners who have supported the organization and implementation of the “Garabagh Night” charity concerts, which have been held five times to date, emphasizing the particular importance of their support for this initiative.

Later, People's Artist, Rector of the Baku Music Academy and member of the Supervisory Board of the Karabakh Revival Fund Farhad Badalbeyli delivered a speech, sharing his views on the “Night of Karabakh – Lachin” charity concert and particularly highlighting its contribution to the restoration of cultural heritage in the liberated territories.

Following the speeches, the event continued with an artistic programme featuring performances of works from Azerbaijani and world music by renowned musicians. Conducted by Mustafa Mehmandarov, the concert featured People's Artists Farhad Badalbeyli and Yegana Akhundova, Honored Artist Emil Afrasiyab (piano), Nazrin Aslanli (violin), and soloists Mahir Tagizade and Aysun Mahmudazada, who presented the audience with memorable musical performances.

It should be recalled that earlier, with donations raised through the “Night of Karabakh” charity concert, the Karabakh Revival Fund presented the city of Shusha, the cultural capital of Azerbaijan, with a grand concert grand piano manufactured by “Yamaha.”