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The “Sharq Taronalari” XIII International Music Festival



Samarqand City, August 26-30, 2024

Under the auspices of UNESCO, the “Sharq Taronalari” XIII International Music Festival will be held from August 26 to 30 in the ancient and unique city of Samarkand, known as “The Pearl of the Earth.”

“Sharq Taronalari” is considered one of the largest festivals in Central Asia. The main objectives of the festival are to promote the achievements in national music art to the wider public, to preserve and develop the cultures and traditions of nations, to support talented youth in the fields of music and singing, and to expand international creative ties while promoting the ideals of peace, friendship, and mutual tolerance.

Established in 1997 and held for the first time, the “Sharq Taronalari” International Music Festival welcomed musical groups and performers from 31 countries; by 2019, the number of participating countries had increased to 75 during the XII “Sharq Taronalari” festival.

The XIII International Music Festival “Sharq Taronalari”, scheduled for August 26-30, 2024, is expected to be attended by more than 300 representatives from about (As of August 1, 62 countries have expressed their desire to participate in the festival, and applications for participation in the festival continue to arrive these days) 70 countries.

As of today, “Sharq Taronalari” has taken its place among the famous festivals not only in Central Asia but on a global scale. This is vividly evidenced by the increasing number of participants and the countries expressing desire to participate each year, alongside the growing level of the program’s quality.

The following program is planned for the XIII International Music Festival “Sharq Taronalari”:

On August 26, a solemn opening ceremony of the XIII International Music Festival “Sharq Taronalari” will be held in the city of Samarkand.

On August 27-28, an International Scientific and Practical Conference on the theme “Music Culture of Eastern Peoples: Principles of Creative Convergence in the Processes of Globalization” is scheduled, expecting the participation of musicologists, scientists from research centers, professors and teachers from musical higher education institutions, and researching doctoral and master’s students.

From August 27-29 (at 7:00 PM), a competition will be held among the participants of the XIII International Music Festival “Sharq Taronalari,” where the performances will be evaluated by an International Jury in two directions:

Professional (classical) level of folk music and song;

Music and song created by modern composers.

For reference. (Order No. 354 of April 25, 2019, on the approval of the regulations for the holding of the “Sharq Taronalari” International Music Festival (lex.uz))

To evaluate the performances of the competition contestants, an International Jury consisting of no less than seven members will be formed by the Organizing Committee.

The Jury will include highly qualified foreign and local musicologists, renowned artists, composers, and representatives from organizations of international art festivals in foreign countries.

During the evaluation process, the national identity of the songs, the harmony and meaning of the lyrics, the level of the performer’s skills, cultural attire, and stage movement will be the main criteria for the competition.

For the performance, a live ensemble of no more than 12 musicians will be allowed to participate.

The performances of the competition participants will be evaluated by the International Jury in two directions:

Professional (classical) level of folk music and song;

Music and song genres created by modern composers.

Winners of the competition will be awarded diplomas, statuettes, and cash prizes in the following amounts by the Organizing Committee:

“Grand Prix” — 10,000 US dollars;

1st place (in each genre) 2 x 5,000 — 10,000 US dollars;

2nd place (in each genre) 2 x 3,500 — 7,000 US dollars;

3rd place (in each genre) 3 x 2,000 — 6,000 US dollars;

The “Grand Prix” will not be awarded if no worthy candidate is found according to the decision of the International Jury.

According to the decision of the International Jury, only the “Grand Prix” prize will not be shared; the cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places may be shared.

Participants who took part in the competition but did not win will receive a diploma of participation in the “Sharq Taronalari” International Music Festival.

Winners of the competition must participate in the concert program of the solemn closing ceremony of the “Sharq Taronalari” International Music Festival.

Participants who have won the competition (laureates) cannot participate in this competition in the following years but may be invited to the festival as honored guests. Participants who participated in the competition and did not place are entitled to participate in the next competition.

Participants recognized by the organizers, creative unions, foundations, and independent jury members and fans will be awarded special diplomas and cash prizes of 500 US dollars in categories such as “Youngest Participant,” “Best Participant Recognized by Fans,” “Best Instrumental Music Performer,” and other nominations.

Each participant of the festival will receive a certificate of active participation in the “Sharq Taronalari” International Music Festival.

Note: Participants who have won the competition (laureates) cannot participate in this competition in the following years but may be invited to the festival as honored guests. Participants who participated in the competition and did not place are entitled to participate in the next competition.

On August 30, the solemn closing ceremony of the “Sharq Taronalari” XIII International Music Festival will take place in Samarkand, where the winners will be announced and awarded.

List of winners (festivals I and XII) at the “Sharq taronalariInternational Music Festival from 1997 to 2019

List of award winners at the “Sharq taronalari”  I International Music Festival. 1997 

Position held

Full name

Country

Awards

(US)

Gran pri

Simara Imanova

      Azerbaijan

10.000

1-place

Munojat Yo'lchiyeva

Uzbekistan

5000

Shannu Khurana

India

5000

2-place

Se Liin

China

3500

Shahrom Noziriy

Iran

3500

3-place

Aleksandr Samojikov

Russia

2000

B.Ganbat

Mongolia

2000

Ramazan Stamgaziyev

Kazakhstan

2000

Special Jury Prize

Turkmenistan music group

"Neksiya" automobile

Egyptian national music ansam

UNESCO trophy

Afganistan music group

 

             List of awards at the “Sharq taronalari”  II international music festival. 1999

Gran pri

Nasiba Sattorova

      Uzbekistan

10.000

1-place

Muhammad Omon

Saudi Arabia

7000

Yun Kong Son

Korea

7000

2-place

“Lashari” ensemble

Georgia

5000

Jaspinder Narula Xonim

India

5000

3-place

Olim Boboyev

Tajikistan

2000

Ustod Ali Hamidxon

Pakistan

2000

List of awards at the “Sharq taronalari”  III International Music Festival. 2001

Gran pri

-

-

-

1-place

Alim Gasimov

Azerbaijon

7000

Sohibjon Niyozov

Uzbekiston

7000

Abdunabi Ibrohimov

Uzbekiston

7000

2-place

“Lashari” ensemble

Georgia

5000

Madkhushri Ramsonder Badaltjavhariy

India

5000

3-place

Milliy musiqa ensemble

Greece

3000

Nohide Tokguz

Turkey

3000

Special Jury Prize

"Altay" group

Russia

1000

"Музыканты" group

Kyrgyzstan

1000

Festival organizing committee trophy

"Angan al-Shabab" group

Egypt

Maxsus mukofot

          List of awards at the "Sharq taronalari"  IV International Music Festival. 2003

Gran pri

"Uranhay” ensemble

Russia (Tuva Republik)

10.000

1-place

Dilnura Mirzaqulova

Uzbekiston

7000

Fozil Jamshidiy

Iran

7000

2-place

Ozoda Ashurova

Tajikistan

5000

Zabit Nabizade

Azerbaijan

5000

3-place

Milliy musiqiy ensemble

Afganistan

3000

An'anaviy musiqiy ensemble

Bangladesh

3000

UNESCO trophy

Abduhoshim Ismoilov

Uzbekiston

1000

Musiqiy ensemble

India

1000

Roman Kehman

Israil

1000

 List of awards at the “Sharq taronalari” V International Music Festival. 2005

Gran pri

-

-

-

1-place

Aygun Biylar

Azeribajan

7000

Nodira Pirmatova

Uzbekiston

7000

2-place

"Viulan" group

Italy

5000

Kuwait Academy of music string instrument ensemble

Kuwait

5000

Urna Chahar Tuhchi

Mongolia

5000

3-place

Korean music group

South Korea

3000

Shilpakala Academy musical group

Bangladesh

3000

"Nazaret" Orchestra

Israil

3000

Special Jury Prize

National Brass Band

Egypt

2000

UNESCO Special Prize

musical group led by Hanif Nabizoda

Afganistan

1500

List of awards at the “Sharq taronalari”  VI international music festival. 2007

Gran pri

Kuwait Music Institute group

Kuwait

10.000

1-place

South Korean music institute group

South Kora

7000

2-place

"An-Nil " national musical instrument group

Egypt

5000

Music group

Italy

5000

3-place

"Ratang" group

Keniya

3000

"Seri Maharani Gazal" group

Malasia

3000

China National Youth Center Group

China

3000

YUNESKO sovrini

Youngest participant Arzu Aliyeva

Azerbaijan

2000

List of awards at the “Sharq taronalari” VII international music festival. 2009

Gran pri

Honored Artist of Turkmenistan Lale Begnazarova

Turkmenistan

10.000

1-place

Gochag Askerov

Azerbaijan

7000

People's artist of Uzbekistan Matluba Dadaboyeva and ensemble of folk instruments

Uzbekistan

7000

2-place

"Vinalog" rok-pop group

South Korea

5000

"Shem Tov Levi" ensemble

Israil

5000

3-place

Ensemble of folk instruments of the State Institute of musical arts

Kuwait

3000

Laura Molika

Italy

3000

Special Jury Prize

"Kunsu" opera artists

China

 

"Borte" group

Mongolia

 

"Big Mountain" group

US

 

Musiqiy group

India

 

"Shilpakala" national ensemble of the Academy of music

Bangladesh

 

List of recipients at the “Sharq taronalari” VIII international music festival. 2011

Gran pri

"Park Jong-Vuk va Park Jonguk"

South Korea

10.000

1-place

"Dunhuang nude vords"

China

7000

"Aysva"

Lithuania

7000

2-place

"Lider" musiqiy group

Russia

5000

"Sato" musiqiy group

Uzbekistan

5000

"Ovoi mehriboni" music group

Iran

5000

3-place

"Talilema"

Madagascar

3000

"Chvenburebi"

Georgia

3000

"Galkinish" group

Turkmenistan

3000

UNESCO Special Prize

Ilyos Arabov

Uzbekistan

 

Jivan Gasparyan

Armenia

 

Nazeket Teymurova

Azerbayijan

 

For his contribution to the development of National Music

"Huk Mongol"

Mongolia

 

"Dror"

Israil

 

"Yorqin ijrolar"

   

"Varsi brazers"

India

 

Fan recognition

"Hidden Dragen"

Japan

 

Samarkand City Hall Award

Afghanistan Institute of Arts team

 

Registan award of Samarkand regional government

Xurshed Ibragimov

Tajikistan

 

Special Jury Award

"Bogʻ aro"

Uzbekistan

 

 List of awards at the “Sharq taronalari”  IX International Music Festival. 2013

Gran pri

Rashmiya Agarval

India

10.000

1-place

"Sadoi Pamir" group

Afganistan

7000

"Lanaya" group

Burkina Faso

7000

2-place

"Pentan" group

Great Britain

5000

"Sarihyun Gayageum Byungchangdan" group

Republic Of Korea

5000

National opera and drama theatre team

China

5000

3-place

Abror Zufarov

Uzbekistan

3000

"Chikuyusha" group

Japan

3000

Catch-pop String-strong

Austria

3000

Special award winners

Sanam Marvi

Pakistan

 

Galit Giat

Israil

 

Taul Triini

Estonia

 

Nadi Singapura

Singapore

 

Salomat Ayapov

Karakalpakstan

 

Sedar Hills

US

 

"Sharq taronalari" List of awards at the X international music festival. 2015 < BR >

Gran pri

"Jiangsu" women's orchestra

China

10.000

1-place

"Shamisenʼ group

Japan

7000

2-place

Chelm

Poland

5000

Silver Sepp

Estonia

5000

3-place

"Quelite"

Costa Rica

3000

UNESCO Special Prize

"Ayqulash yulduzlari"

Uzbekistan

1500

Samarkand City Hall Award

Didgori

Georgia

 

Samarkand regional government award

"EVA" ensemble

Bulgaria

 

Special Jury Award

Afrikan voice

JAR

 

Festival Direction award" Sharq taronalari

Birjan Baziljanov

Kazakhstan

 

Ministry of culture and Sports Award

"Sedaa"

Mongolia

 

Special awards

Pung Ryu

Republic Of Korea

 

Lingua Franca ansambli

Greece, Cyprus

 

"Baxshi" trio

Turkmenistan

 

"Laus Nova" group

Italy

 

Yulduz Turdiyeva

Uzbekistan

 

"Buta" team

Azerbaijon

 

Ucell Communications special award

Modern Maori Quartet

New Zenland

 

List of awards at “Sharq taronalari” XI international music festival.

Gran pri

Sohib Poshazoda

Azerbaijan

10.000

1-place

Mohichehra Shomurodova

Uzbekistan

7000

"Keosong"people's artistic collective

South Korea

7000

2-place

Kyrgyz artistic team

Kyrgyzstan

5000

Litwa artistic team

Litwa

5000

3-place

"Nagesh" artistic team

Iran

3000

Indonesia artistic team

Indonesi

3000

Turkish artistic team

Turkey

3000

 List of recipients at the “Sharq taronalari” XII International Music Festival.

Gran pri

Mehrinigor Abdurashidova

Uzbekistan

10.000

1-place

"Qomuzchilar" duet

Kyrgyzstan

5000

Parviz Gasimov

Azerbaijon

5000

2-place

"Archabil" group

Turkmenistan

3500

"Xatan" group

Mongolia

3500

3-place

"Ayarxan" group

Russia

2000

"Badaxshon" group

Tajikistan

2000

Azizjon Abduazimov

Uzbekistan

2000

Ulugʻbek Elmurodzoda

Uzbekistan

2000

 



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