Navro’z – Voice and sound of spring from Uzbekistan
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| free admission |
| This event is a standing concert. |
| For people of all ages |
| No language skills required |
| Ground Floor, Hall 2 |
| Belongs to: Nouruz, Newroz, Nauroz |
The “Milliy Meros” (National Heritage) ensemble presents a concert programme featuring traditional music from Uzbekistan, offering the audience an authentic insight into the vibrant musical culture of Central Asia.
All of the performing artists are members of the State Philharmonic Orchestra. They regularly represent Uzbekistan at official events and international cultural festivals.
The programme includes traditional karnay and surnay melodies, classical maqom singing traditions, regional folk songs from Bukhara, and virtuoso percussion performances on the doira and qayroq.
Cultural context
The Uzbek musical tradition is characterised by centuries-old courtly and folk influences. Instruments such as the karnay and surnay are closely associated with public celebrations, while maqom singing is one of the most sophisticated forms of classical music in Central Asia.
The concert therefore offers not only musical performances, but also an encounter with cultural identity, historical continuity and contemporary interpretations of traditional art forms.
Concert programme – works and their significance
Cast
Soloist with the Uzbekistan State Philharmonic Orchestra since 2018.
Graduate of the Uzbekistan State Conservatory in the field of traditional maqom singing.
Awards and honours:
- State Nihol Prize (2013)
- Grand Prix of the national competition Mardu maydon
Her interpretations combine academic training with the deeply rooted tradition of maqom singing.
Highly qualified karnay and surnay instrumentalist with the Uzbekistan State Philharmonic Orchestra.
Graduate of the Uzbekistan State Conservatory.
International performances include:
- Sheikh Zayed Festival, Abu Dhabi (2024)
- Days of Uzbek Culture in Beijing
- Moscow Kremlin (official cultural events)
Percussionist (doira) and member of the ‘Lazgi’ song and dance ensemble of the State Philharmonic Orchestra.
Graduate of the State Conservatory of Uzbekistan.
Participation in international festivals in South Korea, France, Austria, China and other countries.
Awarded at the ‘Korea–Central Asia Folk Music Stories’ festival in 2017.
Artistic director of the National Karnay-Surnay Ensemble of the State Philharmonic of Uzbekistan with over 30 years of professional experience.
Awards:
- Honorary badge ‘Madaniyat fidokori’ (2024)
- State medal ‘Shuhrat’ (2025)
He is one of the most influential figures in traditional Uzbek wind music.