Malta International Music Festival

2021

Saint-Saëns cello concerto

15 June - 11 July 2022

7
July
8pm
Saint-Saëns cello concerto

National Symphony Orchestra of Uzbekistan

Alibek Kabdurakhmanov(Uzbekistan)

Meehae Ryocello(South Korea)

Nikolai Managazzeviolin(Spain/UAE)

Valletta
Mediterranean Conference Centre


Alibek Kabdurakhmanov

Born in 1984 in Tashkent. 

2002-2006 Graduated from the State Conservatory of Uzbekistan with a degree in Percussion Instruments (Bachelor degree)

2006-2008 Graduated from the State Conservatory of Uzbekistan with a degree in Percussion Instruments (Master degree)

2017-2019 Graduated from the State Conservatory of Uzbekistan with a degree in Opera and Symphonic Conducting (Master degree)

Since 2005, an artist of the musical theater orchestra - studio at the State Conservatory of Uzbekistan. 

Since 2007, accompanist of the percussion group of the National Symphony Orchestra of Uzbekistan.

Since 2009, assistant conductor of contemporary music ensemble “Omnibus”

Since 2014, conductor of the National Symphony Orchestra of Uzbekistan 

Since 2018, the main conductor of the National Symphony Orchestra of Uzbekistan

45th International Summer School of Contemporary Academic Music in Darmstadt (Germany, 2010) 

Prince Claus Foundation Annual Awards, Amsterdam (Netherlands, 2009) 

Tour of the cities of China 2009 

Omnibus Laboratorium I-VI (Uzbekistan, 2005-2010) 

Black Box I-VI (Uzbekistan, 2006-2010) 

The Stars of Tomorrow - a concert with the Radio Germany Symphony Orchestra in Munich (Germany, 2007)  

Participation in international festivals: 

International Contemporary Music Festival "Turbulence" (Germany, 2018) 

33 International festival "Moscow Autumn" Sessions of the Youth Orchestra of the World (JMWO) (Spain, 2007, 2009) 

International Festival “Musical Summer Evenings” in Kiev (Ukraine, 2006) 

International Festival "Euro-Orchestra" in Ponce (France, 2006) 

International festival “Drums of the World” in Tolyatti (Russia, 2005, 2006) 

International "Easter Festival" in Moscow (Russia, 2005) 

International festival "Moscow Meets Friends" (Russia, 2005) 

International festival "Ilkhom-XX" (Uzbekistan, 2001-2005)

Confession: 

Laureate of the Tasanno Prize in the Field of Culture (Uzbekistan, 2005, 2007) 

Grand Prix at the Shabyt International Competition (Astana, Kazakhstan, 2007) 

Special prize in the nomination "for best performance with an orchestra" of the International Competition "EMCY Art for music Prize" (Germany, 2006) 

Winner of the 2nd prize of the International Competition in Munich “EMCY Art for music Prize” (Germany, 2006) 

Winner of the Grand Prize of the International Competition "Shabyt" in Astana (Kazakhstan, 2004) 

Diploma winner of the 2nd International Competition named after Mikola Stasinevicha Warsaw (Poland, 2004)

Experience as a conductor: 

National Symphony Orchestra of Uzbekistan

State Academic Symphony Orchestra Almaty (Kazakhstan)

Musical theater orchestra - studio at the State Conservatory of Uzbekistan

Ensemble of contemporary music “Omnibus”

Orchestra named “Kurmangazy” (Kazakhstan)

Youth symphony orchestra of Uzbekistan

Meehae Ryo

Cello

Cellist Meehae Ryo’s breathtaking technical virtuosity and captivating melody puts her as the most recognized cellist in the Republic of Korea. She endeavours to play music, which makes both herself and her audiences happy. Meehae has earned high praises for her top-notch performances. Some of the highlight of her performance are with forever queen of all pianist Martha Argerich in Tonhalle Zuerich and the violin virtuoso Schlomo Mintz in Liszt Hall Budapest. At the young age of six, Meehae had her first cello lesson. She has won all national competitions, stirring her ambition to study abroad in order to grow her musical abilities in the best musical school. She accepted a place at Julliard School at the age of sixteen, then completed her studies with DMA degree at the University of Michigan, preparing her to become a true musician. She is one of the most preferred cellists, performing with numerous orchestras, such as the Berliner Symphony Orchestra, Nuremberg Symphony Orchestra, Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra, Slovak Radio Philharmonic, Israel Symphony, Hong Kong Philharmonic, Roma Symphony Orchestra, Malta Philharmonic, Seoul Philharmonic, Korean Symphony Orchestra, Bucheon Symphony, Daegu Philharmonic Orchestra, Wonju Philharmonic, Jeju Prime Philharmonic, Cheonju Symphony, Suwon Philharmonic, Kyounggi Philhamronic, and more. With them, she stood in some of the most well-known concert halls, including Musikverein Golden Hall, Verdi Hall, Hercules Hall, Smetana Hall, Dvorak Hall, Liszt Hall, Carnegie Hall, Auditorium della conciliazione and Berliner Philharmonie Hall.

In 2013, Meehae recorded and released her album through Deutsche Grammophon, where she recorded Saint-Saëns and Elgar cello concerto. Previously, she has also released two albums with SONY Entertainment in which she recorded with the Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra under maestro Vladimir Valek as the conductor, and with Cosmopolitan Trio as a member.
Meehae did not limit herself as a concert artist, but also participated in several competitions as a jury member. Till now, she has judged in the Enescu Competition, Khachaturian International competition, Antonio Janigro International Competition, Belgrade International Jeunesse competition, Classic Strings Competition, Brahms International Competition, and many more.

Currently, she is living in Vienna, Austria. She is actively performing over 30 orchestra concerts a year as a concert cellist and holds the title of Artistic Director of IMK (www.schwingungen.at).

Nikolai Managazze

Violin

Being a resident of UAE for many years Nikolai has an international career as conductor and virtuoso violinist. As part of his concert tours, Nikolai has performed in biggest halls around the world - (the Residence of the President of Russia, the Beethoven Hall of the Bolshoi Theatre of Russia, the Great Hall of the Moscow Conservatory, the Small Hall and Rachmaninoff Hall, and other Philharmonics. It also includes Dubai Opera House, Emirates Palace, Damascus Opera House (Syria); Falla Theater, Villamarte Theater, Arasena Theater, Maestranza Theater (Spain); Teatro Real de Ribeira (Portugal); Teatro Deauville, Hôtel de Ville (France); Teatro Teresa Carreño, Teatro Alexander Humbolt (Venezuela), etc.) as well as in many prestigious halls of UAE (Dubai Opera, Emirates Palace, La Perle by Dragone - ceremony of the Ministry of Education in Al Habtoor City in Dubai sponsored by Mohammed bin Rashid, Fujairah Ministry of Culture with artist Ali Obeid, Centre for Musical Arts's Concerthall, NYU Abu Dhabi Chamber Series, Alliance Française in Dubai etc.) Nikolai has collaborated with numerous orchestras including the UAE National Symphony Orchestra, Moscow State Symphony Orchestra, Royal Seville Symphony Orchestra, Venezuelan Symphony Orchestra, Dubai Chamber, Togliatti Filharmonic Orchestra, National Symphony Orchestra of Syria, Igor Lerman Chamber Orchestra, Baigbeder Orchestra and others. The virtuoso musician has appeared on stage with such renowned musicians as Graf Mourja,Valentin Uryupin Luca Debargue, Hayk Kazazian, Philippe Kopatchevsky, Dmitry Berlinsky, Roberto Kani, Bretislav Novotny, Aziz Shokhakimov, Alexander Zhurbin, etc.

Nikolai Managazze began his studies at the Central School of Music of the Tchaikovsky Conservatory (Moscow, 1998) at the class of Professor Ara Bogdanian at the age of seven. From 2005 to 2008 Nikolai took master-classes from Professors as Zakhar Bron, Viktor Pikaisen and Boris Belkin. From 2009 - with Nikolay Chumachenko, Sylvia Markovici, Virginia Robiar and Boris Kushnir. In 2011 he received the "Perfection" diploma at the Conservatoire de Versailles (France). Since 2012 he studied at the Conservatoire Alfred Cortot in Paris, where he received the Diploma with the highest jury score. In 2017 Nikolai was mastering his skills under mentorship of Vladimir Neimer in State Conservatory of Uzbekistan where he finished master-degree as Symphony Orchestra Conductor.

Ultimately, Niko is the consummate charismatic artiste. His inherent urge to share his music takes him all over the world to perform and teach. In his words, "It is important to ‘surprise’ the listeners when I play, when there is a dose of unexpectedness and anticipation in the ‘story of the music’, when the listener starts to sit upright, arresting focus to be led by the music, beyond the immediate senses…in such moments, the player, listener, notes and the space, become one. And my playing is privileged to will this exhilarating trance!"

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).

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