A concert in honor of the 120th anniversary of Akhmet Zhubanov and Latif Khamidi took place in Astana.

A concert in honor of the 120th anniversary of Akhmet Zhubanov and Latif Khamidi took place in Astana.

The Roza Baglanova State Academic Concert Organization "Kazakh Concert" held a concert, "Tungysh Soundtrack," dedicated to the 120th anniversary of the birth of Akhmet Zhubanov and Latif Khamidi, the founders of Kazakh professional music.
The concert featured honored figures of Kazakhstan Bibigul Zhanuzak, Azamat Zheltyrguzov, and Saltanat Akhmetova, as well as opera singers Aizada Kaponova, Nursezim Samatkyzy, Sayat Sakitzhan, Laura Galym, and Bekulan Yerbolatuly. The orchestra was conducted by Artistic Director Miras Nurzhanov. The Kazakh State Symphony Orchestra performed "Kazakh Waltz," "Bulbul," "Läylüm," "Elik-ay," and excerpts from the opera "Abai," as well as music from the first Kazakh feature film, "Amangeldë."
The "Tüngysh Soundtrack" concert offered a fresh perspective on important chapters in the history of Kazakh music and emphasized the importance of preserving and promoting national cultural heritage. The evening offered the audience the opportunity to hear masterpieces of Kazakh music performed symphonically and revisit the creative legacy of outstanding composers.


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