Ismoil Jalilov

Ismoil Toʻlaganovich Jalilov (born 29 January 1948, Tashkent) is an Uzbek-Soviet opera singer and dramatic tenor. He was awarded the title of Honored Artist of the Uzbek SSR and People's Artist of Uzbekistan (1999). Jalilov's repertoire was extensive and mainly included pieces from the world classics. He was an honorary professor of the Italian Music Academy Concordia-Roma and the State Conservatory of Uzbekistan, as well as the director of the National Symphony Orchestra of Uzbekistan.

He participated in an international vocal competition in Rio de Janeiro where he won the first place and was awarded the Villa-Lobos Gold Medal (1979). He also received the title of the second-place winner at the All-Union Competition of Singers in honor of Glinka in 1977 in Tashkent.