BEIJING, November 13. /Dunyo IA/. Within the framework of the Days of Culture of Uzbekistan, a concert of masters of Uzbek art showcasing the national musical culture was held at the China Conservatory of Music, reports Dunyo IA correspondent.

Event was organized with the assistance of the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Beijing. Among the guests were representatives of Chinese state agencies, figures of culture and art, diplomats, journalists and compatriots.

Concert program entitled “Tarannum” was prepared by faculty members and students of the Yunus Rajabi Uzbek National Institute of Musical Art. Artists performed works of the traditional art of Maqom, including “Suvora”, “Yol Bolsin”, “Aylagach”, “Tanovar” and “Dilkhiroj”, as well as other classical melodies and songs.

Performances by the Uzbek artists aroused great interest among the Chinese audience and were met with applause. Representatives of the Chinese academic and musical community shared their impressions with the Dunyo IA correspondent.

Professor of Peking University Habibulla Tursun called participation in the cultural exchange between the China Conservatory of Music and the Yunus Rajabi Uzbek National Institute of Musical Art a great honor.

- I watched with great pleasure the performance of the Uzbek artists, who performed works of Shashmaqom, said Habibulla Tursun. - I hope that thanks to this concert, cultural and musical exchange between Uzbekistan and China will continue to deepen.

Uzbek musical art has a centuries-old history and is distinguished by its diversity. Today, it is listened to in many countries around the world. The concert clearly demonstrated the Chinese audience's interest in the national culture of Uzbekistan.

I hope that music will continue to play a special role in strengthening mutual understanding between our peoples within the framework of the “Belt and Road” Initiative.

Zhang Qianyuan, a faculty member at the China Conservatory of Music, also highly praised the performance of the Uzbek artists and underscored the significance of musical exchange in strengthening friendship between the two countries.

- I am very pleased to have been able to take part in today's concert. Through music, we felt a deep mutual understanding between our peoples and further strengthened our spiritual bond, -she shared. - I have boundless respect for Uzbek national musical art. Not only do I listen to Uzbek music, but I also perform it myself. Today, during the concert, I also played Uzbek melodies on the surnay.

I am confident that such events will become a bridge of friendship between China and Uzbekistan. It is also gratifying that we have agreed on the further development of cooperation between our educational institutions.