BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 16. The Royal Windsor
Horse Show 2026, traditionally held in the UK, started today, a
source in Azerbaijan’s Equestrian Federation told Trend.
Supported by the Heydar Aliyev Foundation and organized by the
Azerbaijan Equestrian Federation, the country is represented for
the first time with 150-member delegation.
One of the most spectacular performances of this year included
the show composition “Azerbaijan – Land of Fire”, which featured
the fierce beauty of Karabakh horses, elegant Azerbaijani dances,
the wonderful national music, and performances by the
orchestra.
The dance ensemble and cavalry unit of the State Border Service
once again represented the country with 23 Karabakh horses at the
high level, receiving standing ovation from the audience.
The head of the show-composition is Honored Artist Govhar
Hasanzadeh, the production director and choreographer is Honored
Artist Farid Ibrahimov, the trainer of the cavalry unit is Chief
Instructor Imran Ahmadli, and the chief conductor of the Model
Military Orchestra is Honored Artist Samad Vakilov.
A colorful and emotional composition based on the wonderful
music of the operetta Arshin Mal Alan, which is considered one of
the masterpieces of the immortal creativity of the founder of
professional Azerbaijani music, the great composer Uzeyir
Hajibayli, and which is a pearl of classical Azerbaijani music, was
presented to the audience. This composition once again brilliantly
demonstrated the richness and sophistication of our national
music.
The English King Charles III, who attended the event, welcomed
the Azerbaijani delegation with respect and honor, and watched the
show composition “Azerbaijan – Land of Fire” with great
interest.
The main characters in the operetta were portrayed with great
skill and professionalism. The image of Gulchohra was played by
Honored Artist Afag Abbasova and soloist Fatima Jafarzade, the
image of Asgar was played by Honored Artist Tural Aghasiyev and
soloist Fahri Kazim Nijat, and the image of Vali was played by Rauf
Zeynalov. The high acting skills they demonstrated on stage, the
special spirit and emotional performances they gave to the
characters, were met with great sympathy and applause by the
audience.
The performances of the Azerbaijani delegation will continue
until May 17, and the performance of the “Land of Fire” polo team
will take place today.
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