Recognition
Vasif Adigozalov enjoyed official recognition as the recipient of Azerbaijan's highest national awards – People's Artist of Azerbaijan (Khalg Artisti, 1989), State Prize (Dovlat Mukafati, 1990), Glory (Shohrat Order, 1995), and Independence Orders (Istiglal Ordeni, 2005).
Had Vasif Adigozalov only written "Carnation" (1960), which dozens of Azerbaijani singers have performed in various arrangements, it would have been sufficient enough for him to assume an honorable place in the history of Azerbaijani music and culture. Adigozalov wrote "Carnation" at the age of 25, as a tribute to Natavan (1832–1897), a famous 19th century poetess and ruler of Karabakh - a mountainous region known for being a cultural center in Azerbaijan.
Vasif Adigozalov's works continue to be appreciated and performed by Azerbaijani pianists of all generations.
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