Creating a new genre that unites Shashmaqom traditions with European opera, and introducing it to the world.
DetailsCreative Association of Opera Arts
Supporting and encouraging professionals of the field, discovering new talent, and promoting and preserving our national culture.
Art is the soul of a nation
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The association
The Creative Association of Opera Arts is a non-governmental non-profit organisation in the form of a public association that brings together opera singers, conductors, stage directors, librettists, orchestra musicians, young performers and other professionals of the field.
Learn moreWho the Association brings together
Under the Charter, membership is open to citizens of the Republic of Uzbekistan aged 18 or over who accept the Charter and work in the field.
Our goals
Creating “Maqom Opera”, a new genre uniting the national maqom tradition (Shashmaqom) with European opera, and promoting it internationally as a cultural brand of Uzbekistan
Raising the standing of opera artists in society and rewarding them materially and morally through awards, titles and creative grants
Finding gifted young opera singers in every region, especially remote districts, and guiding them towards the profession
Organising master classes so that honoured artists, professors and teachers can pass their skills to the younger generation
Presenting Uzbek opera at prestigious international festivals, competitions and cultural programmes
Holding competitions and festivals following the “mahalla — district — region — republic” chain
Areas of work
Six main areas of work arising from the mission and goals of the Association’s Charter.
Year-round competitions and festivals following the “mahalla — district — region — republic” chain.
DetailsMaster classes by honoured artists and teachers, coaching courses for international competitions.
DetailsTrips with well-known opera singers to children’s music and art schools in remote villages and districts.
DetailsSocial protection of the profession and encouragement through awards, titles and creative grants.
DetailsPresenting Uzbek opera at prestigious international festivals and competitions and building ties with colleagues abroad.
DetailsCompetitions
From mahalla to republic
Throughout the year, regional competitions and festivals follow the “mahalla — district — region — republic” chain, and talented artists are prepared for national and international competitions.
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2026
Year founded
The “Maqom Opera” genre
Supporting artists
Discovering young talent
Master classes
On the international stage
Preserving national culture
Areas of cooperation
- Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Uzbekistan
- Ministry of Poverty Reduction and Employment
- Cinematography Agency
- National Television and Radio Company of Uzbekistan
- Writers’ Union of Uzbekistan
- Union of Composers and Bastakors of Uzbekistan
- Content Preparation Centre for the Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
- Union of Journalists of Uzbekistan
- State Conservatory of Uzbekistan
- State Institute of Arts and Culture of Uzbekistan
Get in touch
Contact us about cooperation, membership, events or any other questions.
