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French and Uzbek Musicians Perform at Concert in Bukhara

French and Uzbek Musicians Perform at Concert in Bukhara
French and Uzbek Musicians Perform at Concert in Bukhara / Photo: UzDaily.

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — A musical evening featuring French musicians was held in Bukhara on 24 October as part of the French Culture Days taking place in the city.

The concert was held at the historic Kukeldash Madrasah. Performers included French clarinettist Christophe Dravers, deputy director of the Grand Parc Conservatory in Versailles, and pianist Pascal Romano, an international competition laureate and teacher at the conservatory.

The programme featured works by renowned French composers, including Jean-Philippe Rameau, Gabriel Fauré, Claude Debussy and Camille Saint-Saëns.

Tourists visiting the Bukhara Region were also among the audience. The concert offered them an opportunity to experience French classical music against the backdrop of the historical heritage of one of Uzbekistan’s oldest cultural centres.

The event formed part of the French Culture Days programme, which aims to introduce Bukhara residents and visitors to French culture.

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