bp is honoured to join the people of Azerbaijan in celebrating the 140th anniversary of the birth of Uzeyir bey Hajibeyli — a towering figure in the history of Azerbaijani culture, the founder of the nation’s classical music and professional school of composition, author of the first Azerbaijani opera, and a distinguished educator, playwright and publicist.
To mark this remarkable occasion, bp has published a special set of books showcasing the great composer’s invaluable legacy.
The project reflects bp’s continual commitment to supporting efforts that promote Azerbaijan’s cultural heritage and celebrate the rich history and artistic achievements of the nation.
bp hosted an event yesterday to unveil the publications and present a concert programme featuring Hajibeyli’s masterpieces. The new publications include:
“It is a great honour for us to present these books in tribute to Uzeyir Hajibeyli’s extraordinary legacy and his invaluable contribution to Azerbaijan’s national music. His compositions, infused with national rhythms and coloured with international tones, created with deep artistic mastery and emotional depth, continue to inspire audiences both in Azerbaijan and around the world.
“We hope these publications serve as a lasting recognition of his contributions and his timeless influence — not only as a composer, but also as a scholar and publicist whose legacy will continue to shape generations.”
The project was implemented by Azernashr with a total cost of 127,560 AZN ($75,035). This covered both the development and printing of the new publications, as well as the organization of the concert event.
Notes to editors:
bp has been present in Azerbaijan for 33 years safely, efficiently and reliably operating major oil and gas exploration, development and transportation projects. To date, together with its co-venturers, bp has invested more than $87 billion into projects it operates in the country. In Azerbaijan, we are committed to supporting sustainability efforts focusing on the areas where we believe we can make the most difference.
bp’s extensive social investment activities and capacity-building efforts in the country have had a positive impact and brought tangible benefits to people, improving their lives and making a difference.
The company’s and its co-venturers’ social investments cover such areas as building local capabilities, education, development of communities, local enterprises, the environment, sporting potential as well as research into and promotion of the country’s rich cultural heritage. Overall, since the start, bp itself and together with its co-venturers in the joint ventures that bp operates in Azerbaijan, has spent more than $111 million on social investment projects in this country.
In Azerbaijan, bp directly employs around 2,395 Azerbaijani citizens who make over 90 per cent of the company’s professional staff.
For more information about bp and its co-venturers’ social investment projects please visit the bp Azerbaijan site at www.bp.com/azerbaijan.
Tamam Bayatly at bp’s press office in Baku.
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