NEW YORK— The National Music and Global Culture Society (NMGCS), led by Dr. Nargiz Aliyarova, announced that it has opened its registration for the organization’s fourth International Composition Competition.
The competition currently follows a unique format, challenging composers to write original pieces inspired by ten pre-selected Azerbaijani folk songs. This allows artists to bend tradition with innovation and promotes a vibrant exchange of musical ideas across cultures.
Winners will receive cash prizes and the opportunity to have their compositions performed at Lincoln Center in New York and the Hajibeyli International Festival in Baku. Judges’ choices of the most outstanding works will be published and cataloged in the Library of Congress.
Dr. Nargiz Aliyarova, Founder and President of the National Music and Global Culture Society said, “This competition is the only one that uses existing music to inspire and birth new music, and NMGCS plans to broaden its scope by organizing competitions celebrating more of the world’s rich cultural heritage.”
The National Music and Global Culture Society is a trailblazing organization promoting international cultural exchange through music. The competition brings this vision to life, challenging composers to immerse themselves in the rich traditions of folk music—spurring creativity and global friendship.
Aliyarova’s leadership highlights the society’s commitment to honoring musical heritage and fostering global artistic communication. Her standing in music and education speaks to embracing diverse musical traditions. She explained, “This is a fantastic opportunity for unparalleled innovation. The unique format allows artists to blend tradition with innovation. Our competition’s core mission is based on the goodwill of promoting a vibrant exchange of musical ideas across cultures. We connect cultures through the universal medium of music.”
Competition entries of compositions will be accepted until July 1, 2024.
For more information visit https://nm-gcs.org/about-the-nmgcs-iv-international-composition-competition/
