Aziz Shokhakimov

Aziz Shokhakimov (Азиз Шохакимов) is an Uzbek opera and symphonic conductor.[1]

Aziz Shokhakimov
Born
Aziz Shokhakimov

(1988-10-03) 3 October 1988
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Websitewww.shokhakimov.com

He currently holds a position as music and artistic director of Orchestre Philharmonique de Strasbourg.[2]

Early life and education

Shokhakimov is born in Tashkent on 3 October 1988, he joined music school for gifted children named after V.Uspensky at six years old, where he studied violin, viola and orchestra conducting with Vladimir Neymer.[3]

Shokhakimov made his debut as a conductor with the National Symphony Orchestra of Uzbekistan at the age of 13.[4] Shokhakimov's debut as an opera conductor took place at the Alisher Navoi Theatre, where he led the performance of Bizet's masterpiece, Carmen.[5]

In 2001, Shokhakimov was appointed as an assistant conductor for the National Symphony Orchestra of Uzbekistan.[6][7] His talent and commitment led to him being promoted to the position of resident conductor in 2006.[8][9]

Competitions

In 2010, a turning point unfolded in his career in Bamberg, as he got the 2nd prize in the internationally acclaimed Gustav Mahler Conducting Competition.[10][3] This achievement opened doors to a plethora of opportunities, enabling him to collaborate with musical powerhouses such as the Staatskapelle Dresden, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Luzerner Sinfonieorchester, and the Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano Giuseppe Verdi.[11]

In August 2016, Shokhakimov gained recognition as the winner of the Herbert von Karajan Young Conductors Award, given to him during the Salzburg Festival.[12][10]

Career

Between 2015 and 2021 Shokhakimov was kapellmeister at the Deutsche Oper am Rhein.[13]

He regularly works as guest conductor with leading orchestras and opera houses all around world such as Toronto Symphony Orchestra,[14] Seattle Symphony,[15] Seoul Philharmonic,[16] Yomiuri Nippon Symphony Orchestra, Frankfurt Radio symphony orchestra,[1] Sinfonia Varsovia, RAI National Symphony Orchestra, Orchestre National de France, Teatro Comunale di Bologna,[17] Bolshoi Theatre, Opera de Paris,[13] Komische Oper Berlin,[18] Tekfen Philharmonic Orchestra and Bayerische staatsoper.[3][10]

Orchestre Philharmonique de Strasbourg

In 2014, Shokhakimov had his initial engagement with the Orchestre philharmonique de Strasbourg during a program dedicated to the works of Mahler and Shostakovich.[19] This encounter left a lasting impression on him, as he cherished the experience and held fond memories of it. He spoke highly of the Orchestra musicians, describing them as "shining" in their performances.[20]

In July 2020, the orchestra announced the appointment of Shokhakimov as its next music director, effective with the 2021-2022 season, with an initial contract of 3 seasons.[21] In November 2022, the orchestra announced the extension of Shokhakimov's contract as its music director through 2026.[22][23]

Filmography
  • Conduct! Every Move Counts![24]
  • Der Taktstock[25]
  • O'zbekistonlik[26]

Personal life

Shokhakimov currently lives in Strasbourg with his wife and two children.[27]

References
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  2. Ruel, Chris (2023-02-24). ""Carmen" in Concert with Joyce DiDonato at Royal Albert Hall Canceled". OperaWire. Retrieved 2023-07-22.
  3. "OSR - Aziz Shokhakimov". www.osr.ch. Retrieved 2023-07-22.
  4. "Aziz Shokhakimov". www.medici.tv. Retrieved 2023-07-22.
  5. Clarke, Colin. "Dramatic grasp and drive from Shokhakimov's concert performance of Carmen in Strasbourg – Seen and Heard International". seenandheard-international.com. Retrieved 2023-07-22.
  6. Ga-young, Park (2022-12-09). "167-year-old orchestra with young masters at the fore to perform in Korea". The Korea Herald. Retrieved 2023-07-22.
  7. "Aziz Shokhakimov". www.philharmonia.spb.ru. Retrieved 2023-07-22.
  8. "Orchestre Philharmonique des Pays de la Loire", Oxford Music Online, Oxford University Press, 2001, retrieved 2023-07-22
  9. Sun-hwa, Dong (2022-12-09). "Strasbourg Philharmonic to perform signature piece at upcoming Korean concerts". koreatimes. Retrieved 2023-07-22.
  10. Hanssen, Libby (2022-11-02). "Behzod Abduraimov Performs Prokofiev's Epic Piano Concerto No. 2 with the Kansas City Symphony". KC STUDIO. Retrieved 2023-07-22.
  11. "HarrisonParrott signs conductor Aziz Shokhakimov for General Management". HarrisonParrott. 2019-01-03. Retrieved 2023-07-22.
  12. "Herbert von Karajan Young Conductors Award". Salzburg Festival. Retrieved 2023-07-22.
  13. "Aziz Shokhakimov". Opéra national de Paris (in French). Retrieved 2023-07-22.
  14. Bonfield, Stephan (2020-01-31). "Toronto Symphony Orchestra Falls Back On Three Nationalist Favourites With Aziz Shokhakimov". Ludwig van Toronto. Retrieved 2023-07-22.
  15. Rabinowitz, Chloe. "The Seattle Symphony Announces 2022/2023 Season". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2023-07-22.
  16. "서울시립교향악단, Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra". www.seoulphil.or.kr (in Korean). Retrieved 2023-07-22.
  17. "Concerto diretto dal M° Aziz Shokhakimov | Esplora | Magazzini Sonori - Musica in Emilia Romagna". www.magazzini-sonori.it. Retrieved 2023-07-22.
  18. "Soprano | Caroline Wettergreen". caroline-wettergreen (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2023-07-22.
  19. Clarke, Colin. "A bright light shines in Strasbourg: Aziz Shokhakimov in interview". Classical Music. Retrieved 2023-07-22.
  20. Connolly, Kate (2010-03-11). "Passing the Mahler baton". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2023-07-22.
  21. "Orchestre Philharmonique de Strasbourg (Symphony Orchestra) - Short History". www.bach-cantatas.com. Retrieved 2023-07-22.
  22. Salazar, David (2022-11-27). "Orchestre Philarmonique de Strasbourg Extends Music Director Aziz Shokhakimov". OperaWire. Retrieved 2023-07-22.
  23. Wooten, Afton (2022-08-09). "Strasbourg Philharmonic Orchestra Announces 2022-23 Season". OperaWire. Retrieved 2023-07-22.
  24. "Conduct! Every Move Counts - Films - home". german-documentaries.de. Retrieved 2023-07-22.
  25. "der-taktstock-film.de". www.der-taktstock-film.de. Retrieved 2023-07-22.
  26. O'zbekistonlik | Episode 3 | (4K), retrieved 2023-07-22
  27. "'A shared passion for quality'. - Free Online Library". www.thefreelibrary.com. Retrieved 2023-07-22.
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