Elyor Gofurov is a clarinetist and educator pursuing his Doctor of Musical Arts in Clarinet Performance at Michigan State University, where he also earned his Master’s degree. He completed his Bachelor’s studies at the State Conservatory of Uzbekistan while serving as Principal Clarinetist with the National Symphony Orchestra of Uzbekistan. Elyor is an active performer, regularly appearing as a guest clarinetist with Michigan-based orchestras, including Lansing Symphony Orchestra, Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra, Jackson Symphony Orchestra, Holland Symphony Orchestra, Midland Symphony Orchestra, Battle Creek Symphony, and Alma Chamber Orchestra.
