Dedicated to Aram Khachaturian 120th Anniversary
National Symphony
Orchestra of Uzbekistan
Orchestra of Uzbekistan
Dubai, UAE
The National Symphony Orchestra of Uzbekistan marks its debut at the 2023 InClassica International Music Festival on Thursday 16th February with a concert helmed by its Principal Conductor, the internationally-acclaimed Uzbek conductor Alibek Kabdurakhmanov. Taking place at the Coca-Cola Arena located in Dubai’s City Walk, the concert shall also feature the talents of Kazakh violinist Aiman Mussakhajayeva, People’s Artist of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Hailed as one of the brightest representatives of the violin school of Kazakhstan, Mussakhajayeva is a prizewinner of such prestigious international competitions as the 1976 Belgrade International Competition, Paganini International Competition, the 1983 Tokyo International Competition, 1985 Sibelius International Competition, and the 1986 Eighth Tchaikovsky International Competition, and tonight she will be showcasing her inimitable style in Dubai for the first time in her storied career.
Born in 1984 in Tashkent, Alibek Kabdurakhmanov graduated from the State Conservatory of Uzbekistan with a Bachelors in Percussion Instruments in 2006, a Masters in the same field in 2008, and a Masters in Opera and Symphonic Conducting in 2019.
Since 2007 he has been an accompanist of the percussion group of the National Symphony Orchestra of Uzbekistan, becoming conductor of the orchestra in 2014, and its main conductor in 2018.
As conductor, he has worked with the National Symphony Orchestra of Uzbekistan, State Academic Symphony Orchestra Almaty, Musical theater orchestra - studio at the State Conservatory of Uzbekistan, Ensemble of contemporary music “Omnibus” Orchestra named “Kurmangazy”, and Youth symphony orchestra of Uzbekistan, among others.
He appeared in many festivals including the International Contemporary Music Festival "Turbulence"; 33 International festival "Moscow Autumn" Sessions of the Youth Orchestra of the World (JMWO); International Festival “Musical Summer Evenings”; International Festival "Euro-Orchestra"; International festival “Drums of the World”; International "Easter Festival", and International festival "Ilkhom-XX".
He has won various awards, including Laureate of the Tasanno Prize in the Field of Culture (2005, 2007); Grand Prix at the Shabyt International Competition (2007); Special prize "for best performance with an orchestra" in the International Competition "EMCY Art for Music Prize" (2006); 2nd prize of the International Competition “EMCY Art for Music Prize” (2006).
Aiman Mussakhajayeva - outstanding violinist, People's Artist of the Republic of Kazakhstan," Kazakstannyn Enbek Eri", Rector of the Kazakh National University of Arts, "Artist for Peace", professor, prominent public figure.
She studied at a violin from 6 years at the Republican music school named after K. Bayseitova in Professor N.M. Patrusheva’s class.
She graduated with honors out of the Tchaikovsky Moscow State Conservatory from the class of Professor Valeriy Klimov.
She is the laureate of the International Competition in Belgrade (Yugoslavia, 1976), N.Paganini International Competition in Genoa (Italy, 1981), Tokyo International Competition (Japan, 1983), Ya.Sibelius International Competition in Helsinki (Finland, 1985), P.Tchaikovsky International Competition in Moscow (Russia, 1986).
She released two CDs on the famous label “Deutsche Grammophon” one with pianist Pavel Gililov and another one with the orchestra Wiener Symphoniker, conducted by Manuel Hernández Silva with the violin concertos of Tchaikovsky and Prokofiev.
Read MoreAiman Mussakhajayeva - holds the Honorary title of UNESCO “Artist for Peace” (1998); Academician of the International Academy of Art (1998), Cavalier of “the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic” awarded by the President of Italy, Holder of the Silver Medal Gustav Mahler, the Vatican Award, Santa Cecilia Silver Cup for contribution to the development and strengthening cultural ties between two countries, Cavalier of the Order of “Friendship” (Russia), laureate of the State Prize of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the field of literature, art, architecture (2000), laureate of independent award of patrons of Kazakhstan “Platinum Tarlan” (2002).
For outstanding achievements in the field of musical art A. Mussakhajayeva was awarded the State Prize of Peace and Progress of the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan and international Prize “Stars of the Commonwealth”. Member of the Laureates Association of Tchaikovsky International Competition.
In 2002 the name of Aiman Mussakhajayeva was entered in the list of World Honorary IВС “2000 Outstanding Musicians of the 20th century”, and also in the Encyclopedic Dictionary of the University of Cambridge “Outstanding musicians of the 20th century” (2002), the International Biographical Centre of Cambridge awarded the honorary title “International Musician of 2003”.
Aiman Mussakhajayeva cooperates with well-known musicians, including Mischa Maisky, Bruno Canino, Victor Tretyakov, Eduard Grach, Paul Gililov, Vladimir Spivakov, Sergei Raldugin, Christian Schulz, Gudni Emilsson etc.
In different years, has performed with leading symphonic orchestras and chamber orchestras of the world - Wiener Symphoniker, Royal Philharmonic orchestra, Orchestra Sinfonica di Roma, the National Symphony Orchestra of Russia, the European Youth Symphony Orchestra and other ensembles under management of Vladimir Fedoseyev, Valery Gergiev, Vladimir Ashkenazy, Mikhail Pletnev, Paul Kogan, Vladimir Spivakov, Saulius Sondetskis, Mikhail Yurovsky, Fuat Mansurov and many others.
Aiman Mussakhajayeva performs in the best concert halls of the world: Grand Hall of the Moscow Conservatory (Moscow), Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Centre, Avery Fisher Hall (New York), Musicverein (Wien) Gaveau, Cortot and Pleyel Concert Halls (Paris), Santa Cecilia (Roma), Queen Elizabeth Hall, Vigmor Hall, Barbican Hall, Royal Festival Hall, Guildhall (London), Konzerthaus (Berlin, Wien).
Concerts are performed by Aiman Mussakhajayeva on the violin by Antonio Stradivari (1732).
The National Symphony Orchestra of Uzbekistan is a highly professional community of musicians, one of the leading collectives of the republic, rightfully constituting the pride of the national musical culture.
In the 80-year history of the orchestra there are a lot of significant events: participation in numerous music festivals, joint performances with outstanding soloists of our time - masters of the domestic and foreign scenes. The repertoire of the orchestra includes almost all major works of Uzbek, Russian, Western European classical music, many modern composers trust the team to premiere performances of their compositions. Also an important place in the activity of the orchestra is occupied by symphonic educational programs for children and youth.
Today there are about 80 musicians in the orchestra. Among them are many of those whose creative activity in this team has been going on for more than a dozen years. At the same time, recently, fresh forces — creative youth, graduates of the State Conservatory of Uzbekistan — have actively joined the orchestra. The National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) was created on December 1 in 1937. Its founder and first conductor was N. Gorchakov. In 1948 he was replaced by A. Kozlovsky. From 1956 to 1963, the orchestra was headed by a graduate of the Moscow Conservatory Nariman Alimov, and from 1963 to 1997, the orchestra was headed by a professor, People's Artist of Uzbekistan - Zahid Khaknazarov. In 1986, the NSO was awarded the title of Honored Team of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
In connection with the independence of Uzbekistan, the government of the Republic showed great concern for the aesthetic, cultural, quality service of the population in 1998, the orchestra was separated into an independent creative and economic unit: “The State Unitary Enterprise“ National Symphony Orchestra ”of the Republic of Uzbekistan. This was a new, powerful impetus for the development and fruitful work of the team. The NSO was led by new, young, talented, energetic leaders: People's Artist Ismail Dzhalilov was appointed artistic director and director; chief conductor - composer - Anvar Ergashev; conductor - Vladimir Neimer.
Among the conductors with whom he had the honor of performing the orchestra are the chief conductor of the Sicilian Academy of Music, Gaetano Kolayianni, and the principal conductor of the Los Angeles Symphony Orchestra (USA) is Ricardo Capasso. These concerts were a great success with the Tashkent public.
The National Symphony Orchestra of Uzbekistan is widely known not only in its own country, but also abroad. Twice the NSO went on tour to foreign countries - to Thailand, where he performed with an independent concert program. All these performances have always been a great success, and as noted by the foreign press at the highest professional level. The concerts of the group were appreciated by the audience of Russia, Germany, France and other countries.
The main achievement of the orchestra in recent years has been the acquisition of its public, primarily due to its high performing skills and well-thought-out repertoire policies. The repertoire of the orchestra is truly limitless - it is a kind of “calling card” of the collective: compositions of all eras, genres and styles, numerous- premiere performances of works by contemporaries. Concerts of world vocalists: A. Bocelli, A. Safin, H. Carreras, A. Netrebko, and instrumentalists: Behzod Abduraimov (piano), Vladimir Sverdlov-Ashkenazi (piano), Yuri Gandelsman (alto) caused a big resonance in the musical life of Tashkent. , Rochelle Sennet (piano), Igor Kalnin (violin) and many others.
But a truly grand event was the Open Spring concert, held on April 15 2018 at the Palace of the International Forums "Uzbekistan", dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the National Symphony Orchestra of Uzbekistan, which was attended by stars of national, national, academic and pop music.
The National Symphony Orchestra continues to develop successfully and still remains in the very center of the cultural life of the capital. It is doubly pleasant to see that the orchestra not only keeps its high-quality brand, but also surprises listeners with professional growth and surprises in the form of rarely performed compositions. Today, the country's musical life is unthinkable without symphony concerts for connoisseurs of classical music, without programs opening the world of great music for small ones, without meetings with new and new soloists and conductors.
It should be noted that the National Symphony Orchestra makes a worthy contribution to the development of cultural ties in Uzbekistan, contributes to strengthening interaction in the field of classical music, as well as rapprochement of different peoples and nationalities of the world.
