He began his stage activity with the creation of the
Fergana folk brass band in 1919, with which in 1919–1921 he performed in the
Red Army units on the
Turkestan Front. In the performances of the "Political Troupe" of H. Hamza performed as a dramatic actor. Participated in the organization of
musical theaters in
Tashkent,
Andijan and
Kokand. After the rise of Soviet power in Central Asia, music and dance groups received support from the state. Having become a member of the
Communist Party in 1919, Qoriyuqubov went to study theater first in Tashkent in 1919 followed by attending the Theater Art Institute in Moscow from 1922 to 1924. The ensemble was a success, and began to attract talent from prominent artists from across the Uzbek SSR, from a variety of backgrounds, with
Tamara Khanum joining as a dancer in 1926 and
Usta Olim Komilov contributing music. In addition to organizing the group and recruiting musicians, Qoriyoqubov himself sang in performances. The troupe was devastated by the loss of
Nurkhon Yuldashkhojayeva, who joined the troupe as a dancer but was murdered by her family in an honor killing in 1929, leaving the troupe in mourning. In November that year the ensemble was renamed the Uzbek State Musical Theater. Qoriyoqubov continued to work in the promotion and production of Uzbek music, collecting and writing down popular melodies. He also helped organize the Uzbek State Philharmonic Union, which he became the
artistic director of in 1929—1939 and 1946—1950. Throughout his career he performed across the Soviet Union and internationally with his group, appearing in Moscow as well exhibitions in Paris and Berlin. He was awarded the title People's Artist of the Uzbek SSR in 1936 and the
Order of Outstanding Merit posthumously on 25 August 2000. He is buried in Tashkent at the Chigatoy cemetery. The Uzbek Philharmonic Society was named in his honor. == Family ==