About the Festival

The V Eurasian Stars International Music Festival, led by esteemed Artistic Director and conductor Alibek Kabdurakhmanov, is set to take place at Tashkent’s Turkistan Concert Hall from October 15 to October 18, 2022. This year’s festival promises an enchanting series of performances featuring the Uzbekistan National Symphony Orchestra and world-renowned soloists, highlighting the works of celebrated composer Alexey Shor.

Opening on October 15, piano virtuoso Yekwon Sunwoo will perform Shor’s Childhood Memories, a nostalgic journey through evocative soundscapes. Under Kabdurakhmanov’s direction, the Uzbekistan National Symphony Orchestra will bring depth and emotion to this moving composition, setting a high standard for the concerts to follow.

On October 16, violinist Zia Hyunsu Shin will take the stage with Shor’s Four Seasons of Manhattan. This piece, a vivid musical portrayal of New York’s iconic landscape, is expected to resonate deeply with audiences, with Shin’s expressive style paired with Kabdurakhmanov’s orchestral direction to capture each scene with finesse.

The festival will conclude on October 18 with a memorable performance by Denis Kozhukhin, who will present Shor’s From My Bookshelf in a concert version arranged by Mikhail Pletnev. Kozhukhin’s anticipated interpretation, alongside the orchestra, will offer a profound finale that celebrates the interplay of literature and music, leaving the audience with a lasting impression of classical music’s power to inspire and transport.