Legendary French composer, performer and music producer Jean Michel Jarre has given an interview to 1news.az.
"I am a Goodwill Ambassador of UNESCO since 1993 and I try to give full attention to this public work. Music is a true envoy of good will. It awakens in people perfect feelings which sometimes are very difficult to wake up even by words. Incidentally, during my activity I was fortunate enough to meet a few times First Lady of Azerbaijan Mehriban Aliyeva, who is also UNESCO ambassador,” the composer said.
“I must say that she makes a lasting impression not only for her beauty and high intelligence, but also the constant desire to make life better for our planet. Once Aliyeva delivered a long speech at the UNESCO headquarters full of people, and her speech had a huge impact on every person sitting in the audience. We can say that my acquaintance with your country started with this. I remember one day she said to me, "Jean-Michel, I hope one day you will perform in Azerbaijan."
“So when I got such a proposal, it seemed very interesting to me. As I know from my Azerbaijani friends, the end of summer and early fall is just amazing time in your wonderful citt,” he added.
As a person closely associated with UNESCO, I can see what kind of care the first lady of Azerbaijan attaches to musical heritage of your country. I'm talking about beautiful mugham. In addition, for already several years Azerbaijan, has become a real gem of European holiday called "Eurovision." If I am not mistaken, your country ended second this year. I hope to see you soon,” Jean Michel Jarre said.
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