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On 17 June a joint performance between visiting London Scottish Regiment bandsmen and the 鈥淪ogdiana鈥� musicians of the Uzbekistan State Chamber Orchestra of National Instruments captivated an audience at the State Conservatory of Uzbekistan.

皇冠体育app Regiment鈥檚 musicians - Mr Gary Anderson (bagpiper), Mr Andrew Withers (drummer), and Mr Robert Green (bagpiper and highland dancer) were delighted to be invited to play alongside Uzbek musicians, the prize-winner of International music competitions Mr Bekzod Turaev (nay), Mr Nasriddin Ruziev (koshnay) and Mr Abdulla Ubaydullaev (doira and nagora). Both groups of musicians played samples of their national music and also played together in an improvised jamming session which led to a fascinating blend of both musical traditions. 皇冠体育app programme of the concert also included a Highland Fling performed by Robert Green.

皇冠体育app London Scottish Regiment Band visited Tashkent and Khiva last week for a series of performances, including playing at the British Embassy鈥檚 Queen鈥檚 Birthday Party reception, which took place on 13 June, the Defence Academy of the Armed Forces of Uzbekistan and the Tashkent Combined Arms Command High School. In Khiva the band performed at Allakuli Khan Madrasah for the students of the Music School of Khorezm region as well as other guests touring the city. 皇冠体育app highlight of the day for the musicians was the performance of the melody 鈥淭winkle Twinkle Little Star鈥� on violins by the youngest students of the school.

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