Tashkent in the Rhythm of Inspiration
“Season of Love”: Two October Evenings in Dialogue Between Art and Charity
On October 1 and 2, under the grand façade of the legendary Alisher Navoi State Academic Bolshoi Theatre, Tashkent hosted a concert that became a true celebration of romance and music. Over three thousand guests — wrapped in elegant coats and shawls to match the unexpectedly cool autumn air — gathered to immerse themselves in an evening of emotion, art, and inspiration.
Those nights, music resonated not only from the stage but also in the hearts of everyone present: art met compassion. All proceeds from ticket sales were donated to the Ona Foundation, which has been supporting women and families for several years, helping them find new strength and opportunities for the future. Thus, each guest became not just a spectator but a benefactor.
“The Ona Foundation and Eman Group have already helped hundreds of women through major cultural events in Tashkent,” shared Aziz Nuritdinov, Head of Dafna (part of Eman Group). “This anniversary year, we wanted to tell the city a story of love — a story spanning three decades. It’s a warm family story — about homes, furniture, people, and of course, about us. The new Season of Love became the largest in our history: together with the Bolshoi Theatre, we continue to support and preserve classical art.”
The stage, designed with impeccable aesthetics, brought together stars whose voices have long become symbols of modern Uzbek culture. The State Symphony Orchestra of Uzbekistan, conducted by maestro Kamoliddin Urinbaev, set the tone for the evening, while Sevara Nazarkhan, Zhenisbek Piyazov, Sayyora Musaeva, Rishat Toktibayev, Anvar Juraev, Sabina Mustaeva, and other celebrated artists performed timeless works of world and national music.
“As part of the company’s 30th anniversary, we welcomed more than 150 partners from Europe, the CIS, Turkey, and China, and held a large-scale business program for the industry,” noted Rustam Nuritdinov, Founder of Eman Group. “Ahead of the gala concert, the Development, Design and Interior Silk Road Summit brought together key figures of the furniture, construction, and interior design sectors. All international guests attended the gala, and for us, it was a chance to show that Uzbekistan is not only a dynamically developing economy with ambitious projects, but also a country rich in culture, traditions, and the energy of talented people.”
Over the course of two evenings, the concert became a symbol of cultural exchange and dialogue between nations — and, above all, proof that art can inspire change and bring hearts together.
Photo: Arlan Bayhojayev
