Department of Vocal

Muzafarova Saodat Xaydarovna

Honored Cultural Worker of Uzbekistan, Associate Professor.

⌚ Reception hours: Tuesday: 9:00 – 14:00

☎ Phone:71 230 28 57

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In 1958, a new Musical Drama Faculty was opened at the A.N. Ostrovsky Institute of Theatre and Fine Arts to train specially qualified personnel for Uzbek musical and drama theatres. In the early 1960s, the Vocal Department was established within the Musical Drama Faculty.

The main goal of the teachers was to develop vocal and singing skills among students, contribute to the artistic interpretation of musical works, and cultivate the aesthetic taste of future actors through vocal art.

Since 1974, the department was headed by People’s Artist of Uzbekistan Associate Professor Asat Azimov. A. Azimov was a highly cultured professional singer with a lyrical tenor voice. He performed leading roles in productions at the Alisher Navoi State Academic Bolshoi Theatre of Uzbekistan. He devoted great effort and professional mastery to educating young performers.

In addition to vocal performance training, soloists of the Navoi Opera Theatre such as Halima Nosirova, Sattor Yarashev, Sason Benyaminov, Ergash Yo‘ldoshev, and Mikhail Davidov were invited to teach students national vocal traditions. These masters of the Uzbek opera stage performed classical and folk songs with exceptional artistry.

Alongside People’s Artists, highly qualified teachers such as S. Murodxonov, Yu. Murodov, V. Kopilova, M. Musheev, M. Davidov, E. Pyatigorskaya, B. Lutfullayev, Sh. Pirmatov, G. Yeroshina, and G. Xolboyeva made a significant contribution to the training and development of students.

In the early 1980s the department consisted of two divisions: **Academic Performance** and **Traditional Singing**. The Academic Performance division was headed by People’s Artist of Uzbekistan Professor Asat Azimov. The Traditional Singing division was headed by People’s Artist of Uzbekistan Professor Sason Benyaminov.

Many distinguished singers and musicians were invited to teach there, including People’s Artists of Uzbekistan Berta Davidova, Kommuna Ismoilova, Orif Alimaxsumov, Isoq Kataev, People’s Hafiz of Uzbekistan Orifxon Xotamov, Honored Artist of Uzbekistan Xadiya Yusupova, as well as musicians T. Maxmudov, S. To‘xtasinov, S. Tahalov, M. Odilov, S. Musheev, A. Rajabov, K. Jabborov and Q. Tillaboev. An instrumental ensemble was also formed at the department.

A major achievement of Sason Benyaminov’s creative and pedagogical work was combining European and Uzbek vocal traditions, thereby establishing a strong artistic school for students.

Between 1988 and 2004 the **Traditional Singing Department** was formally established and headed by Sh. Pirmatov, a talented student of S. Benyaminov and a performer with a beautiful lyrical voice.

From 2004 to 2011 the department was headed by Honored Artist of Uzbekistan and cultural figure B. Lutfullayev. During this period, prominent artists and teachers such as X. Yusupova, R. Abdullayev, Q. Komilov, K. Kayumov, A. Rajabov, S. Murodxonov, Sh. Pirmatov, G. Xolboyeva, Y. Murodov, Q. Islamova, N. Qaxxarov and others actively contributed to training young performers.

Following the Presidential Resolution of the Republic of Uzbekistan “On the establishment of Uzbekistan State Institute of Arts and Culture” (June 4, 2012, PQ-1771), the **Vocal Department** was established under the Faculty of Theatre Arts. The department was headed by Professor Sh. Pirmatov (2012–2017) and later by D. Uzoqov (2017–2019).

Currently the department is headed by Honored Cultural Worker of Uzbekistan Associate Professor **Muzafarova Saodat Xaydarovna**.

The department plays an important role in training professional performers for students of the **Vocal Performance** program at the Faculty of Cinema, Television and Radio Arts, as well as students of the Theatre Arts Faculty studying Dramatic Theatre and Film Acting, Musical Drama, Variety and Mass Performances, and Puppet Theatre.

• 60112400 – Professional Education: Folk Art (Vocal Performance)

1. Muzafarova Saodat Xaydarovna – Honored Cultural Worker of Uzbekistan, Associate Professor
2. Pirmatov Sherzod Tursunovich – Professor, holder of the “Mehnat Shuhrati” Order
3. Mirzayev Qodir Toirovich – Professor
4. Malikova Sevar Samatovna – Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences, Acting Professor
5. Vasilchenko Olga Anatolyevna – Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences, Acting Professor
6. Kabulova Nadira Xolxodjayevna – Associate Professor
7. Rahimov Erkin Islamovich – Honored Artist of Uzbekistan, Associate Professor
8. Malikova Dilbar Mirsagdiyevna – holder of the “Dustlik” Order, Acting Professor
9. Mansurbekova Feruza Gayratovna – Associate Professor
10. Xodjayeva Maxfuza Xalilovna – Associate Professor
11. Sharipov Azamat Shonazarovich – Associate Professor
12. Alimbekova Oydin Ibragimovna – Associate Professor
13. Uzoqov Dilmurod Sultonovich – Acting Associate Professor
14. Yuldasheva Aynisa Abdullayevna – Senior Lecturer
15. Eminov Nurillo Qosim o‘g‘li – Lecturer
16. Rajabiy Aziz Hasanovich – Lecturer
17. Saidumarov Isroil Yuldashevich – “Nihol” Award laureate, Lecturer
18. Mirzayev Anvar Furqat o‘g‘li – “Nihol” Award laureate, Lecturer
19. Azatov Sardorbek Elbrusovich – Laureate of national and international competitions, Lecturer
20. Yuldasheva Diyora – Lecturer
21. Yo‘ldashev Umidjon – Lecturer

External part-time staff

1. Samikova Gulnara Salimdjanovna – Senior Lecturer
2. Azizova Gulshan Xafizovna – Lecturer

Accompanists

1. Zokirova Noila – Lead accompanist
2. Pak Janna – Lead accompanist
3. Belyanova Natalya – Lead accompanist
4. Abduraxmanova Elvira – Lead accompanist
5. Djamalxanova Nargiza – Lead accompanist
6. Raxmatova Liliya – Accompanist
7. Azizxodjayeva Gulnora – Accompanist
8. Madaminova Feruza – Accompanist
9. Abdullayeva Feruza – Accompanist
10. Saruchina Albina – Accompanist
11. Artikova Nargiza – Accompanist
12. Ovcharova Mariya – Accompanist
13. Alimbekova Gulnora – Accompanist
14. Ibroximova Mavluda – Accompanist
15. Mamadaliyeva Dilorom – Accompanist
16. Turginova Muldira – Accompanist
17. Toirova Nargiza – Accompanist
18. Turganbayeva Luiza – Accompanist