Orchestra:
National Symphony Orchestra of Uzbekistan
Conductor:
(UK)
Soloists:
soprano (Russia)
tenor (Uzbekistan)
Orchestra Artistic Director People's Artist of Uzbekistan
Ismail Jalilov
Programme
Giuseppe Verdi
Elena's bolero from ‘I Vespri siciliani’
Giacomo Puccini
‘Quando m'en vo' solletta’ from ‘La Boheme’
Leo Delibes
‘Les Filles de Cadix’
Luigi Arditi
‘Il Bacio’
Alexey Shor
Suite from ‘Crystal Palace’ ballet
Ruggero Leoncavallo
‘Vesti la giubba’ from ‘Pagliacci’
Giuseppe Verdi
‘Duke's song’ from Rigoletto
Pablo Sorozábal
‘No puede ser!’ from ‘ La tabernera del puerto’
Agustín Lara
‘Granada’
Giuseppe Verdi
Violetta and Alfredo duet from ‘La Traviata’
Marius Stravinsky
Stravinsky looks to be a major talent. (Music OMH) Stravinsky’s approach lent the music special change. (BachTrack) Born in Kazakhstan to a musical family Marius Stavinsky began playing the violin when he was four-years old. Educated at the Moscow Central Music School and the Yehudi Menuhin school, he went on to become the first former Soviet student to secure a scholarship to Eton College. He graduated from the Royal Academy of Music, London, in 2002. Stavinsky’s passion for conducting began aged 13 after playing the Brunch Violin Concerto for Mariss Jamsons - now one of his regular conducting mentors.
In 1998 he spent a summer assisting Claudio Abbado in Peter Brook’s production of Don Giovanni at the Festival d’Aix-en-Provence, and his studies at the Royal Academy were led by Igor Golovchin and Thomas Sanderling, with masterclasses from Kenneth Kiesler and Eri Klas.
From 2002-2005, Stravinsky returned to Moscow to study conducting with Vladimir Ponkin, working as his Assistant Conductor in both the Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra and the Helikon Opera. Whilst resident at Helikon Opera, his performances included fully staged productions of Berg (Lulu), Bizet (Carmen), Giorgdano (Siberia), Poulenc (Les Dialogue des Carmelites), Prokofiev (The Story of a Real Man), Rimsky-Korsakov (Kaschei the Immortal), Shostakovich (Lady Macbeth of the Mtensk District), and works by his forebear Igor Stravinsky (such as Mavra).
In 2007, Stravinsky was awarded the position of Chief Conductor & Artistic Director of the Karelia Philharmonic Orchestra, becoming the youngest conductor in Russia to hold such a post. Following his five-year tenure in this role, he then – at the personal invitation of Vladimir Jurowski – took up the position of Assistant Conductor of the London Philharmonic Orchestra for the 2013/2014 season. Since then he has gone on to work with top orchestras around the world, including the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, the Philharmonia, Deutsche Oper Berlin, the Berlin Staatskapelle, Queensland Symphony, and Tokyo Opera Philharmonic.
Stravinsky enjoys a particularly strong profile in Russia, working with top orchestras and institutions including the Russian National Orchestra, Russian Philharmonic, and the St. Petersburg Symphony Orchestra. He regularly conducts at the Mariinsky Theatre (both in symphonic concerts and operatic performances), and enjoys a close collaboration with the State Academic Symphony Orchestra of Russia ‘Evgeny Svetlanov’ (GASO).
Stravinsky boasts a diverse repertoire, and a discography that includes world premiere recordings of Ignaz Brüll’s Violin Concerto and Symphony in E minor, Salomon Jadassohn’s Symphony No.1, and Pavel Pabst’s Piano Concerto, on the Cameo Classics Label. During his tenure as Chief Conductor & Artistic Director, Stravinsky also released recordings of major works by Thomas Blower, Dororthy Howell, Joseph Holbrooke and Sergey Zhukov with the Karelia Philharmonic Orchestra.
Resident in Berlin, Stravinsky also spends time in St. Petersburg, where during the 2016/2017 season he became Founder & Music Director of the St. Petersburg Festival Orchestra – launched with a performance of Oedipus Rex at the Alexandrinsky Theatre in February 2017. Highlights of Stravinsky’s 2017/2018 season include productions at the Berlin Staatsballett with the orchestras of the Berlin Staatskapelle and Deutsche Oper, and debuts with the London Philharmonic Orchestra (Royal Festival Hall, London), and the Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks.
Anna Aglatova
Soprano
Anna Aglatova is a leading soloist of the Bolshoi Theatre, one of the most popular Russian singers in the world. In Europe she is called "the younger sister of Cecilia Bartoli", an outstanding Italian coloratura mezzo-soprano. Nowadays, Anna performs the leading roles in almost all opera calendar of the repertoire of the Bolshoi Theatre.
When she was a student of the 4th year of the Gnesin School, Anna, after a serious casting, which involved more than 100 sopranos, was invited by the Bolshoi Theatre Directorate, led by artistic director, conductor Alexander Vedernikov, to take part in the production of Verdi's "Falstaff". Despite her young age, she played one of the main roles-the party of Nannette.
Thanks to her extraordinary talent and tremendous energy, Anna was able to win not only the love of the audience, but also the respect of eminent colleagues.
At that time, Anna was the youngest soloist of the Bolshoi Opera Company.
Her highest professionalism allowed Anna to perform simultaneously on the stage of the Bolshoi Theatre, performing at once two main parts in Mozart's opera The Magic Flute, and participate in one of the most prestigious competitions in the world of young singers "Neue Stimmen", which took place in Germany, where she became the winner.Following this, Anna became a laureate of the "Triumph" award for achievements in the field of arts. Behind the shoulders of this young successful singer are calendar at the most famous concert venues of the World. Salle Pleyel in Paris, Megaron Moussikis in Athens, Musikverein in Vienna, Seoul Arts centre in Seoul, Lincoln centre in New York, National Palace of Culture in Sofia.
Her debut on the stage of the Vienna Opera House as Norina in Donizetti's Don Pasquale was not only a huge success for the public. Anna was also warmly received by the whimsical Austrian critics who noted her bright talent as an actress and an incredibly beautiful voice.Anna's acting talent is highly appreciated by Russian critics: she was twice nominated for the national award "Golden Mask" in the nomination "Best female role in the opera"
Anna is a welcome guest of the most prestigious European music festivals, such as Festival International de Colmar in France and the Verbier Festival in Switzerland.Anna Aglatova is a leading soloist of the Bolshoi Theatre, one of the most popular Russian singers in the world.
In Europe she is called "the younger sister of Cecilia Bartoli", an outstanding Italian coloratura mezzo-soprano.
Nowadays, Anna performs the leading roles in almost all opera calendar of the repertoire of the Bolshoi Theatre.
When she was a student of the 4th year of the Gnesin School, Anna, after a serious casting, which involved more than 100 sopranos, was invited by the Bolshoi Theatre Directorate, led by artistic director, conductor Alexander Vedernikov, to take part in the production of Verdi's "Falstaff". Despite her young age, she played one of the main roles-the party of Nannette.
Thanks to her extraordinary talent and tremendous energy, Anna was able to win not only the love of the audience, but also the respect of eminent colleagues.
At that time, Anna was the youngest soloist of the Bolshoi Opera Company.
Her highest professionalism allowed Anna to perform simultaneously on the stage of the Bolshoi Theatre, performing at once two main parts in Mozart's opera The Magic Flute, and participate in one of the most prestigious competitions in the world of young singers "Neue Stimmen", which took place in Germany, where she became the winner.
Following this, Anna became a laureate of the "Triumph" award for achievements in the field of arts. Behind the shoulders of this young successful singer are calendar at the most famous concert venues of the World. Salle Pleyel in Paris, Megaron Moussikis in Athens, Musikverein in Vienna, Seoul Arts centre in Seoul, Lincoln centre in New York, National Palace of Culture in Sofia.
Her debut on the stage of the Vienna Opera House as Norina in Donizetti's Don Pasquale was not only a huge success for the public. Anna was also warmly received by the whimsical Austrian critics who noted her bright talent as an actress and an incredibly beautiful voice.
Anna's acting talent is highly appreciated by Russian critics: she was twice nominated for the national award "Golden Mask" in the nomination "Best female role in the opera"
Anna is a welcome guest of the most prestigious European music festivals, such as Festival International de Colmar in France and the Verbier Festival in Switzerland.
Anna is equally beautiful both in lyrical parties, and in comic parties, where you need to use not only technical vocal skills, but also to show the outstanding talent of an actress. She is delightful in Mikaela's party in the opera "Carmen", but also in the party of Suzanne in "Wedding of Figaro" will be difficult to find her equal. Now she has in repertoire: Donna Anna (Don Giovanni Mozart), Rosina ("The Barber of Seville" Rossini), Manon in the opera Manon Massena, Cleopatra (Julius Caesar Handel) and many other parties. Such an extensive repertoire proves once again the uniqueness of this singer.
In addition to her extraordinary talent, Anna is also distinguished for her incredible work capacity. Thanks to this, she was able to win the love and respect of not only outstanding conductors such as Vladimir Spivakov, Evelino Pido, Vladimir Fedoseyev, Enrique Mazzola, but also her famous colleagues with whom she had to divide the stage more than once. This is Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Jose Carreras, René Pape, Carlo Lepore, David Hansen.
In 2014, Anna was awarded the title of Laureate of the State Prize of the President of Russia for her contribution to the development of Culture.
Ramiz Usmanov
Tenor
Ramiz Usmanov was born on December 14, 1981 in the Arnasay district of Jizzakh region, (Uzbekistan). After graduating from the 9th grade of a secondary school, in 1996 he entered the Yu. Raj Music College with a degree in rubab. In 2000, he entered the State Conservatory of Uzbekistan with a degree in "academic vocals" in the class of Honored Artist of Uzbekistan, Associate Professor A. Abdukadyrov.
In 2000, he entered the internship program at the State Academic Bolshoi Theatre of Uzbekistan named after Alisher Navoi. Since 2005, he is an opera troupe soloist of the Theatre. In 2008 he won the 1st prize at the regional competition "Romansiada" in Kazakhstan (Shymkent) and the 2nd prize at the international competition "Romansiada" in Russia (Moscow). In 2010 he won the 1st prize and the title of "Best Tenor of the Competition" at the Bulbul International Competition of vocalists in Azerbaijan (Baku). In 2012 he received the Grand Prix at the Bibigul Tulegenova International Vocal Competition in Almaty (Kazakhstan). In 2013 he won second place at the International Competition "Competizione dell'Opera" in Austria (Linz). In 2014 he received the Grand Prix at the Minsk International Christmas Singing Competition (Belorussia). In 2015 he received the title of People's Artist of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
Ramiz Usmanov possesses a voice which is rare in its beauty and richness, rich in overtones and colors, characteristic for both lyrical and dramatic tenor repertoire, which allows him to successfully perform a wide range of leading tenor parties. He regularly takes part in all government and state concerts and cultural events of international importance. In 2010, Usmanov was awarded the title of Honored Artist of Uzbekistan for high cultural achievements.
Usmanov's repertoire includes the following parts:
- J. Bizet – "Pearl Seekers" (Nadir);
- G. Verdi – "La Traviata" (Alfred);
- G. Verdi – "Rigoletto" (Duke);
- G. Puccini – "La Boheme" (Rudolph);
- G. Verdi – "Troubadour" (Manrico).
National Symphony Orchestra of Uzbekistan
The orchestra was founded in 1937. The first conductor of the orchestra was N. Gorchakov. In 1948, A. Kozlovsky took his place. In 1956-1963, the orchestra was directed by a graduate of the Moscow Conservatory Narimon Alimov, from 1963 to 1997 - People's Artist of Uzbekistan Zakhid Khaknazarov.
The main task of the orchestra is to perform symphonic works by Uzbek composers. At the same time, the collective's repertoire also includes works by composers from other countries.
It should be noted the special contribution of Alexey Kozlovsky, Mardon Nasimov, Nabi Khalilov, Kuvonch Usmonov and Zokhid Khaknazarov to the formation and creative activity of the orchestra.
In 1967 the orchestra toured in the republics of the former Soviet Union, in 1968 it won the competition for symphony orchestras of the Union republics.
In 1986, the National Symphony Orchestra was awarded the title of "Honored collective of the Republic of Uzbekistan".
In 1998, People's Artist of Uzbekistan Ismoil Jalilov was appointed artistic director of the orchestra, and composer Anvar Ergashev was appointed principal conductor.
In November 1998 the National Symphony Orchestra performed a concert dedicated to the 100th anniversary of George Gershwin, in which US soloists D. Washington (baritone) and D. Fergunes (piano) took part. The concerts organized by the US Embassy in Uzbekistan have become an important event in the cultural life of Uzbekistan.
The collective collaborated with musical ensembles from UK, USA, France, Thailand.
The National Symphony Orchestra has 101 employees, 89 of them are musicians. Artistic director of the orchestra is People's Artist of Uzbekistan Ismoil Jalilov, conductor - Alibek Kabdurakhmanov (since 2018).