SCHWETZINGEN, October 25. /Dunyo IA/.   In the German city of Schwetzingen, within the framework of the international project “East Meets West”, a master class for young pianists was held under the guidance of Professor of the State Conservatory of Uzbekistan Sayora Gafurova, reports Dunyo IA correspondent.

Event took place during the days of celebration of the Uzbek Language Day under the patronage of the Mayor of Schwetzingen, Matthias Steffan, with the support of the General Consulate of Uzbekistan in Frankfurt am Main. The venue was a specialized piano studio of compatriot Tatyana Worm-Savosskaya.

“East Meets West” project, founded in 2016 by Tatyana Worm-Savosskaya, is aimed at developing cultural exchange between Germany and Uzbekistan and introducing the European audience to the musical traditions of the two countries.

Gifted children, aspiring musicians, and laureates of international competitions took part in the master class. They performed works by Johann Sebastian Bach, Frédéric Chopin, George Gershwin and Sergei Prokofiev, as well as their own compositions.

Following the event, the best participants will receive an invitation from the Piano Art Society of Uzbekistan to perform with concerts in Uzbekistan. The initiative is intended to contribute to the further strengthening of cultural ties and friendship between the two countries.