On May 18, the Honored Collective of the Fikrat Amirov State Song and Dance Ensemble will present a concert at the Azerbaijan State Academic Philharmonic Hall during the 13th session of the United Nations’ World Urban Forum (WUF13) in Baku.

The orchestra will perform under the baton of Mustafa Ashurov, with Jeyhun Gubadov acting as a ballet master and Naala Baratelia as a choirmaster, The Caspian Post reports, citing AZERTAC.

The concert program will feature the pearls of Azerbaijani national music, as well as pieces by classical and modern composers.

One of the key features of the concert is introduction of the national musical heritage to international audience.

The concert program, organized as part of the global event - WUF13, is of great importance for promoting Azerbaijan's rich culture, musical and dance traditions, and artistic potential worldwide.