The beginning
Nikolai Mironov and Ashot Petrosyants establish a polyphonic orchestra of improved folk instruments at the Uzbek State Philharmonic.
Uzbekistan’s Folk Instruments OrchestraA heritageheard today.
EST.1938The folk instruments of Uzbekistan. Music connecting generations.
Meet the orchestra↓National instruments✧Worldwide resonance✧1938 — today✧
Scenes from the stage
The ensembleTradition in motion
Uzbek folk instruments.
An orchestra’s voice.
The State Academic Orchestra of Folk Instruments of the Uzbekistan Philharmonic has brought musical heritage to life since 1938.
The orchestra preserves and develops the traditions of national performance, revealing the richness of Uzbek folk and traditional instruments.
Its distinctive approach is to perform music from different cultures on national instruments with professional mastery.
Artistic director
Shukhrat Tolipov
Chief conductor
Sherzod Shavrikov
Inside the soundThe orchestra’s repertoire
Every instrument has its own voice.↗
Many voices.
One sound.
The folk melodies of Uzbekistan in orchestral performance. Familiar intonations, expressive timbres and musical traditions that continue to live on stage.
World classics and music from different cultures, performed on national instruments. A fresh perspective on familiar works.
Works of Uzbek classical music bringing together national musical heritage and the art of orchestral performance.
A timelineThe orchestra’s history
A long history.
Living music.
Part of Uzbekistan’s musical life since 1938.
State status
The ensemble receives the title of State Orchestra.
Academic title
The orchestra is awarded the academic title.
Touring geographyFrom Uzbekistan to the world
Music
without borders.
Concerts across all 12 regions of Uzbekistan and international performances in Almaty, Novosibirsk, Tokyo and Paris — on one map.
Performances in Uzbekistan and abroad
Concerts across all 12 regions of Uzbekistan and international performances in Almaty, Novosibirsk, Tokyo and Paris — on one map.
Scenes from the stageThe ensemble in photographs
In the moment.
Behind every sound, a person.
Behind every photograph, music.
About the orchestra and performances
Get to know the orchestra.
What does the Uzbek Folk Instruments Orchestra perform?
The State Academic Orchestra of Folk Instruments of the Uzbekistan Philharmonic performs folk music, Uzbek classics and world classics on national instruments. Its sound brings together string, wind and percussion instruments.
Where can I learn about the orchestra’s performances?
The ensemble has performed in all 12 regions of Uzbekistan. Its international touring cities include Almaty, Novosibirsk, Tokyo and Paris. Explore the touring map and photographs on this website.
How can I invite the orchestra to a concert or festival?
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Start a conversationCollaborations and performances
Music
connects.
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