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TEAS Berlin office organizes jazz concert for international promotion of Azerbaijani culture

06 December 2010 08:27 (UTC +04:00)

aku â€“ APA. On 1 December, the Berlin office of The European Azerbaijan Society (TEAS) illustrated its commitment to the international promotion of Azerbaijani culture by organizing a jazz concert by pianist Isfar Sarabsky at The Karlsson, located high above the streets of the German capital. The audience of over 120 guests included Hans-Olaf Henkel, Former President, BDI (German Federation of Industries), Philipp Missfelder, Foreign Policy Spokesman, CDU/CSU and Chairman, Junge Union Deutschlands, together with many members of the Bundestag, diplomats, business and media representatives.

A concert was performed by Isfar Sarabsky, winner of the Montreux Jazz Piano Competition in 2009. Together with his trio, Sarabsky performed an eclectic repertoire, including his own arrangements of Caravan by Juan Tizol (made famous by the Duke Ellington Orchestra); March by Vagif Mustafazadeh, the innovator of Azerbaijani
jazz-mugham; and an arrangement of themes from Tchaikovskyâ€™s Swan Lake Ballet.

The enthusiastic audience was thrilled by the virtuosity and sensitivity of the young pianist. The event was presented by Jazz Radio, being followed on 3 December by a more extensive concert at the Opernpalais for Berlinâ€™s network of jazz aficionados.

More information on TEASâ€™ cultural and other activities may be found at www.teas.eu