HISTORY OF «TURAN»
Genre: Ethno-folk
Country: Kazakhstan
Founded: 01.03.2008
Label: LLP «TURAN ethno-folk ensemble»
«Ambassadors of Turkic Culture»
(on behalf of the Foundation for Turkic Culture and Heritage, Baku, Azerbaijan)
The «TURAN» ethno-folk ensemble was founded in 2008. They have given over 3,000 solo performances in 122 cities worldwide, becoming a musical brand of the Turkic world. In addition, they have established their own unique style in Kazakh music culture and inspired the formation of other five-member multi-instrumental ensembles in the country.
Country: Kazakhstan
Founded: 01.03.2008
Label: LLP «TURAN ethno-folk ensemble»
«Ambassadors of Turkic Culture»
(on behalf of the Foundation for Turkic Culture and Heritage, Baku, Azerbaijan)
The «TURAN» ethno-folk ensemble was founded in 2008. They have given over 3,000 solo performances in 122 cities worldwide, becoming a musical brand of the Turkic world. In addition, they have established their own unique style in Kazakh music culture and inspired the formation of other five-member multi-instrumental ensembles in the country.
Genre: Ethno-folk
Country: Kazakhstan
Founded: 01.03.2008
Label: LLP «TURAN ethno-folk ensemble»
«Ambassadors of Turkic Culture»
(on behalf of the Foundation for Turkic Culture and Heritage, Baku, Azerbaijan)
The «TURAN» ethno-folk ensemble was founded in 2008. They have given over 3,000 solo performances in 122 cities worldwide, becoming a musical brand of the Turkic world. In addition, they have established their own unique style in Kazakh music culture and inspired the formation of other five-member multi-instrumental ensembles in the country.
Country: Kazakhstan
Founded: 01.03.2008
Label: LLP «TURAN ethno-folk ensemble»
«Ambassadors of Turkic Culture»
(on behalf of the Foundation for Turkic Culture and Heritage, Baku, Azerbaijan)
The «TURAN» ethno-folk ensemble was founded in 2008. They have given over 3,000 solo performances in 122 cities worldwide, becoming a musical brand of the Turkic world. In addition, they have established their own unique style in Kazakh music culture and inspired the formation of other five-member multi-instrumental ensembles in the country.
The «TURAN» ensemble has performed in renowned venues around the world, including Carnegie Hall (New York, USA), Kennedy Center (Washington, USA), Zellerbach Hall (Los Angeles, USA), Konzerthaus (Berlin, Germany), Palais des Festivals et des Congrès (Cannes, France), Salle Cortot (Paris, France), the Great Hall of the Moscow State Conservatory (Moscow, Russia), the Concert Hall of the Mariinsky Theatre (St. Petersburg, Russia), Beijing Concert Hall and the National Center for the Performing Arts (Beijing, China), Cosmopolite Center (Oslo, Norway), Theatres des Varietes (Monaco), M. Magomaev Azerbaijan State Philharmonic Hall (Baku, Azerbaijan), Geneva Conservatory (Geneva, Switzerland), Zunftsaal (Basel, Switzerland), Bozar (Brussels, Belgium), Ehrbar Saal (Vienna, Austria), Varkert Bazar (Budapest, Hungary), Diligencia (The Hague, Netherlands), Zagreb Music Academy Concert Hall (Zagreb, Croatia), and many other prestigious concert halls.
Carnegie hall
Kennedy center
Zellerbach hall
Currently, «TURAN» has released five CDs: «Turan» (2009), «Er Turan» (2011), «Uly Turan» (2017), «Folk & Symphony» (2021), and «Tamyr» (2024). The ensemble is also the creator of projects such as «Daris», «Folk & Symphony», «Tylsym by Turan», «Bridge of Times» (with A. Raimkulova), and «Tamyr».
«TURAN» has also partnered with international film companies to compose music for series such as «Diriliş Ertuğrul» (dir. Mehmet Günay), «İsimsizler» (dir. Emre Konuk), and «Mendirman Jaloliddin» (dir. Nurgisa Almurat). They have collaborated with world-famous personalities and groups, promoting Kazakh national music abroad.
«TURAN» has also partnered with international film companies to compose music for series such as «Diriliş Ertuğrul» (dir. Mehmet Günay), «İsimsizler» (dir. Emre Konuk), and «Mendirman Jaloliddin» (dir. Nurgisa Almurat). They have collaborated with world-famous personalities and groups, promoting Kazakh national music abroad.
The ensemble’s formation and professional growth have greatly benefited from the work of Aqtoty Rakhmetollaqyzy Raimkulova, a talented composer, Doctor of Art Criticism (DVA, PhD), Honored Worker of Kazakhstan, and President of the Foundation for Turkic Culture and Heritage. Raimkulova has been instrumental in introducing unprecedented musical directions into Kazakh music by merging Western academic instruments with traditional Kazakh instruments. She has created large symphonic works such as «Dala Syry» (Secrets of the Steppe), «Yezhelgi Turan» (Ancient Turan), «Zhamilya», the ballets «Sounds of Time» and «Kozy Korpesh – Bayan Sulu» as well as innovative compositions like «Bridge of Times» and «Crossroads» which feature Kazakh national instruments alongside the cello and piano.
In collaboration with Turkologist A. Garkavets, Raimkulova and the «TURAN» ensemble also revived an ancient Kipchak musical piece titled «Reminiscens beati sanguinis» based on the Codex Cumanicus, a manuscript discovered in 1303 in Venice's Basilica di San Marco Library. The manuscript, written in the Kipchak language, contains prayers, hymns, and riddles. The ensemble transformed this work into a modern composition, «Kipchak Urany» (Kipchak Battle Cry).
In collaboration with Turkologist A. Garkavets, Raimkulova and the «TURAN» ensemble also revived an ancient Kipchak musical piece titled «Reminiscens beati sanguinis» based on the Codex Cumanicus, a manuscript discovered in 1303 in Venice's Basilica di San Marco Library. The manuscript, written in the Kipchak language, contains prayers, hymns, and riddles. The ensemble transformed this work into a modern composition, «Kipchak Urany» (Kipchak Battle Cry).
Over the past 15 years, «TURAN» has held nearly 3,000 performances across the globe, with several major solo concerts in Kazakhstan:
In 2008
They held the presentation concert for their first CD «Turan» at the Grand Organ Hall of the Kurmangazy Kazakh National Conservatory
In 2011
With the support of the Foundation of the First President of Kazakhstan – Elbasy, they presented their second CD «Er Turan» at the foundation's concert hall
In 2014
They performed a solo concert at the Kazakhstan Central Concert Hall (CCH) in honor of Kazakhstan's Independence Day
In 2017
They held the presentation concert for their third CD «Uly Turan» at the Foundation of the First President of Kazakhstan – Elbasy's concert hall
In 2019
They celebrated their 10th anniversary with a grand solo concert at Kazakhstan Central Concert Hall
In 2020
They held an online solo concert titled «Uly Dala elinen» (From the Great Steppe) organized by the Otandastar Foundation
In 2021
They presented their fourth CD/DVD «Folk & Symphony» at the Zhambyl Kazakh State Philharmonic Hall
In 2024
They presented their fifth CD «Tamyr» at the Palace of the Republic
The members of «TURAN» – Serik Nurmolda, Bauyrzhan Bekmukhanbet, Maksat Medeubek, Erzhіgit Aliev, and Zhantu Dadabayev – are highly skilled professionals. The ensemble features over 30 traditional Kazakh instruments, and each musician is proficient in playing several of them.
MEMBERS
| SERIK NURMOLDA Full name: Nurmolda Serik Toktasynuly Date of Birth: September 18, 1987 Place of Birth: Almaty Region, Kazakhstan Social media (Fb., Inst.): serik_nurmolda Expert-researcher of the International Foundation of Turkic Culture and Heritage (Baku, Azerbaijan), winner of the “Excellence in the Sphere of Culture”, “Halyk Algysy” medals, winner of the Presidential Scholarship for Workers in the Sphere of Culture and Art, Master of Arts, composer, multi-instrumentalist, laureate of international and republican competitions, producer, TV/radio presenter, senior lecturer of the Department of Art History and Art Management, Faculty of Arts, Kazakh National Academy of Choreography. Education:
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| BAUYRZHAN BEKMUKHANBET Full Name: Bekmukhanbet Bauyrzhan Duisenuly Date of Birth: May 26, 1987 Place of Birth: Almaty, Kazakhstan Social Media (Fb., Inst.): baurzhan_bekmukhanbet International and national competition laureate, dombra player, kuishi, composer. "Excellence in the field of culture" of the Republic of Kazakhstan; Master of Art Studies. Soloist artist at the “Kazakhconcert” State Academic Concert Organization named after Roza Baglanova and the “Halyk qazynasy” Traditional Arts Center; Senior lecturer at the Department of Art History and Art Management of the Kazakh National Academy of Choreography, senior lecturer at the Dombra PCC of the Kazakh National University of Arts. Education:
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| MAKSAT MEDEUBEK Full name: Medeubek Maksat Sagatbekuly Date of Birth: January 10, 1986 Place of Birth: Almaty, Kazakhstan Social Media (Fb., Inst.): maksat_medeubek Laureate of international and national competitions, kobyz player. "Excellence in the field of culture" of the Republic of Kazakhstan; Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in “Kazakh Kylkobyz and Typologically Related Instruments in the Musical Culture of Central Asian Turkic Peoples”, Soloist artist at the “Kazakhconcert” State Academic Concert Organization named after Roza Baglanova and the “Halyk qazynasy” Traditional Arts Center; Senior lecturer at the Kazakh National University of Arts. Education:
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| YERZHIGIT ALIYEV Full Name: Aliyev Yerzhigit Bakhytzhanuly Date of Birth: June 2, 1994 Place of Birth: Kyzylorda, Kazakhstan Social Media (Fb., Inst.): erzhigit_aliyev Laureate of international and national competitions, dombra player, multi-instrumentalist. Soloist artist at the “Kazakhconcert” State Academic Concert Organization named after Roza Baglanova and the “Halyk qazynasy” Traditional Arts Center. Musical expert at the “Sherter” musical instruments manufacturing enterprise. Education:
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| ZHANTU DADABAYEV Full Name: Dadabayev Zhantu Kurbanuly Date of Birth: September 23, 1998 Place of Birth: Taraz, Kazakhstan Social Media (Fb., Inst.): zhantu_dadabayev Musician-multi-instrumentalist, laureate of international and national competitions, participant of the UNESCO international organization, Soloist artist at the “Kazakhconcert” State Academic Concert Organization named after Roza Baglanova and the “Halyk qazynasy” Traditional Arts Center. Education:
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| ARMAN MUKASHEV Full Name: Mukashev Arman Otegenuly Date of Birth: March 31, 1981 Place of Birth: Akmola Region, Kazakhstan E-mail: arstudioas81@gmail.com Arman Mukashev is a professional sound engineer of international level. For many years, he has worked closely with many prominent stars of Kazakhstan as a studio sound engineer and arranger. Among them are B. Serkebayev, T. Mukhamedzhanov, R. Rymbayeva, A. Musakhodzhayeva, M. Omarov, N. Onerbayev, R. Gaisin, K. Bolmanov, K. Abildina, K. Bayekenov, D. Kudaybergen, A. Ensepov, M. Isabekova, A. Tolepbergen, as well as international artists S. Pavliashvili, L. Fabian, Arash and others. He has also collaborated with groups such as “Dos-Mukasan”, “A-STUDIO”, “Muz-ART”, “Format” and “The JIGITS”. Currently, he is the personal sound engineer of the “TURAN” ethno-folk ensemble. He has performed with the “TURAN” ensemble in various countries, including Turkey (Ankara, Istanbul, Sivas, Kayseri, Konya, Mersin, Denizli, Pendik, Eskisehir, Bahcilar, Trabzon), Azerbaijan (Baku), the USA (Washington, Los Angeles), France (Paris, Belfort, Cannes), China (Beijing), Switzerland (Geneva, Basel), Belgium (Brussels), Austria (Vienna), Hungary (Budapest), the Netherlands (The Hague), Croatia (Zagreb), Russia (Moscow, St. Petersburg), and many others. He is the mix engineer and sound director for the "TURAN" ensemble’s album "TAMYR," released in 2023. Education:
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SERIK NURMOLDA
Expert-researcher of the International Foundation of Turkic Culture and Heritage (Baku, Azerbaijan), winner of the “Excellence in the Sphere of Culture”, “Halyk Algysy” medals, winner of the Presidential Scholarship for Workers in the Sphere of Culture and Art, Master of Arts, composer, multi-instrumentalist, laureate of international and republican competitions, producer, TV/radio presenter, senior lecturer of the Department of Art History and Art Management, Faculty of Arts, Kazakh National Academy of Choreography.
Education:
- 1992 No. 1 Ili District Music School for Children
- 1993 No. 13 Kazakh Secondary School named after M. Makatayev
- 1998 Republican Kazakh Specialized Boarding Music School for Gifted children named after Akhmet Zhubanov
- 2006 Kurmangazy Kazakh National Conservatory (Bachelor's degree, Faculty of Folk Music, specialty in "Dombra")
- 2010 Kurmangazy Kazakh National Conservatory (Master's degree, specialty in "Art Management")
- November 2011 Gnessin State Musical College (Moscow, Russia, specialty in "Art Management")
- 2018 Kurmangazy Kazakh National Conservatory (Doctoral program, specialty in "Art Management")
- November 2018 Azerbaijan National Conservatory (Baku, Azerbaijan, specialty in "Art Management")
Achievements:
- Diploma winner at the "Balbobek" regional festival for children (1996, in the "Singing with dombra" category)
- Laureate of the Almaty Region Olympiad among students (3rd place) (1997, in the "dombra" category)
- Diploma winner at the "Boztorgai" International Children's Creativity Competition (1999, in the "Singing with dombra" category)
- Laureate of the "Balbobek" district festival for young talents (2nd place) (1997, in the "Singing with dombra" category)
- Laureate of the "Balaqai" Republican Radio Festival (3rd place) (1998, in the "Singing with dombra" category)
- Diploma winner at the Republican competition dedicated to musician Qazangap Tilepbergenuly (2005, in the "dombra" category, Aktobe)
- Diploma winner at the "Mangilik Saryn" Republican competition (2007, in the "Sybyzgy" category)
- Laureate of the Almaty Region competition among teachers (1st place) (2006, in the "dombra" category)
- Diploma winner of the XXVI Republican Young Performers Competition (2006, in the "dombra" category)
- Laureate of the "Korkyt" International Arts Festival among traditional performers of Turkic peoples (2nd place) (2012, in the "Sybyzgy" category)
- Laureate of the Almaty Region competition among teachers (Grand Prix) (2014, in the "dombra" category)
- Recipient of the Ministry of Culture and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan’s "“Excellence in the Field of Culture" badge (2018)
- Recipient of the State Presidential Scholarship in the field of Culture and Arts (2018)
- Recipient of the "Halyk Algysy" (People's Gratitude) State badge (2020)
- Recipient of the "30 Years of Independence of the Republic of Kazakhstan" State badge (2021)
Research Work:
- Nurmoldayev S., Orazaliyev B., Doszhan R., Ibragimova T., Kasymova R. Cognitive analysis of intercultural communication in linguistics
- Nurmoldayev S. Kazakhization and pop music in the context of the crisis of national identity
- Nurmoldayev S., Nussipzhanova B., Begembetova G., Marketing and its application in music in professional training in the higher education system
- Nurmoldayev S., Raimkulova A., Begembetova G. Traditional sphere and innovation in music: art study on the theory of cognition
- Nurmoldayev S., Nussipzhanova B., Begembetova G. Management and its general appearance in the field of modern music
- Nurmoldayev S.T., Kaldybaeva A.K. The global development of ethnic culture (example of the “SNECC entertainment” ethnic culture center activities)
- Author of the psychological training “Ethnography”.
- Author of 26 educational programs: Organizational Behavior, Media Planning, Segmentation and Stabilization in the Culture Sector, Production Activities, Management Decision Making, Quality Management, Innovative Management, Conflictology, Time Management, Fundamentals of Management in the Culture Sector, Theatrical Management, Event Business, Music Publishing and Administration, Art Industry Market, Management in the Music Business and Entertainment Industry, Organization of Concert and Exhibition Activities, Business Organization Technology in the Culture Sector, Modern Media Culture, Risk Management, Marketing, Organization of Leisure Activities, Project Technologies, Promotion and Image Making, Organization of Art Projects, Advertising and PR.
- Trained international and republican laureates among students and pupils
Nurmolda Serik Toktasynuly
September 18, 1987
Almaty Region, Kazakhstan
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BAUYRZHAN BEKMUKHANBET
International and national competition laureate, dombra player, kuishi, composer. "Excellence in the field of culture" of the Republic of Kazakhstan; Master of Art Studies. Soloist artist at the “Kazakhconcert” State Academic Concert Organization named after Roza Baglanova and the “Halyk qazynasy” Traditional Arts Center; Senior lecturer at the Department of Art History and Art Management of the Kazakh National Academy of Choreography, senior lecturer at the Dombra PCC of the Kazakh National University of Arts.
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- 1994 - 2003 жж. С.Сейфуллин атындағы №74 атындағы орта мектебі
- 2003 - 2006 жж. П.И.Чайковский атындағы Алматы музыка колледжі
- 2006 - 2010 Kazakh National Conservatory named after Kurmangazy,
- 2010 - 2012 Kazakh National Conservatory named after Kurmangazy,
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- 1999 Diploma-winner at the Young Performers Festival named after Academician A. Zhubanov, Almaty
- 2000 Laureate of the XXXIV Republican and City Young Musicians Competition, 1st place, Almaty
- 2001 Diploma-winner of the 3rd Children's Creativity Festival within the XXII International "Voice of Asia" Festival, Almaty
- 2003 Grand Prix winner of the XXXVII Republican and City Young Musicians Competition, Almaty
- 2005 Grand Prix winner of the VIII International Creative Youth Festival "Shabyt", Astana
- 2005 Laureate of the VI Republican Competition named after Kurmangazy, 3rd place, Astana
- 2006 Laureate of the XXVI Republican Young Performers Competition, 1st place ("dombra" nomination), Almaty
- 2006 Laureate of the "Karatau shertpesi" Traditional Performers Competition named after Sugir Aliyev among higher education institutions, 1st place, Almaty
Research Work:
- Author of the collection of original works titled "Mangilik zhastyk" (Eternal Youth) – 2019, Almaty
- Author of the collection "Folk Research Laboratory of the Kazakh National Conservatory," 2019, Almaty
- Compiling author of the album titled "Musical Heritage of Abai in the Collection of the Folklore Research Laboratory," 2020
- One of the compiling authors of the album and collection "Korkem meken" by composer and kuishi, dombra player Bakytkhan Zhumakadyruly, 2021
- Compiling author of the monograph titled "Tradition of Kuishilik in the Southeast of Zhetysu" and the "Kui Shakyrtky" collection and album by Bazaraly Muptekeev, 2022
- Compiling author of the sheet music collection "Kozheke" dedicated to the 200th anniversary of Kozheke Nazaruly, 2023
Bekmukhanbet Bauyrzhan Duisenuly
May 26, 1987
Almaty, Kazakhstan
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MAKSAT MEDEUBEK
Laureate of international and national competitions, kobyz player. "Excellence in the field of culture" of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in “Kazakh Kylkobyz and Typologically Related Instruments in the Musical Culture of Central Asian Turkic Peoples”, Soloist artist at the “Kazakhconcert” State Academic Concert Organization named after Roza Baglanova and the “Halyk qazynasy” Traditional Arts Center; Senior lecturer at the Kazakh National University of Arts.
Education:
- 1992 - 1994 Secondary School named B. Sopakbayev
- 1994 - 2003 Republican Kazakh Specialized Boarding Music School for Gifted children named after Akhmet Zhubanov
- 2003 - 2004 Republican Specialized Music Boarding School for Gifted Children named After Kulyash Baiseitova
- 2004 - 2008 Kurmangazy Kazakh National Conservatory, Faculty of Folk Music (Bachelor's degree)
- 2008 - 2010 Kurmangazy Kazakh National Conservatory, Faculty of Folk Music (Master's degree)
- 2017 - 2020 Kurmangazy Kazakh National Conservatory, Faculty of Folk Music (Doctoral studies)
Achievements:
- 2003 Laureate of the V International Competition for Folk Instrument Performers named after Kurmangazy, 3rd place, Astana
- 2003 Laureate of the VI International "Shabyt" Creative Youth Festival, 3rd place, Astana
- 2004 Republican Competition, 2nd place, Astana
- 2004 II Competition for Traditional Music Performers held as part of the "Asyl mura" project, 2nd place, Almaty
- 2004 II Republican Competition for Folk Instrument Performers named after Tattimbet Qazangapuly, 2nd place, Karaganda
- 2005 II Competition for Traditional Music Performers held as part of the "Asyl mura" project, 1nd place, Almaty
- 2005 VIII International "Shabyt" Creative Youth Festival, 1st place, Astana
- 2007 "Mangilik Saryn" Traditional Music Festival ("narkobyz"), 1st place, Almaty
- 2008 International Kobyz Players Competition named after Ykhlas Dukenuly, 2nd place, Taraz
- 2012 Festival of Traditional Performing Arts of Turkic-Speaking Countries named after Qorqyt, 1st place, Astana
- 2014 I Republican Kobyz Players Competition named after Yerden Sandybayuly, 2nd place, Zhezkazgan
- 2018 International Competition for String Instrument Performers named after Tilep Aspantayuly, Grand Prix, Astana
Research Work:
- "The Narkobyz, one of the national instruments of the Kazakhs, and ways to improve it"
- "Some methodological issues in the Art of playing the kobyz"
- "Kobyz and techniques for holding and playing it"
- "Another type of forgotten wind instruments of the Kazakhs"
- "Experience in improving the educational process and content of education: modern trends"
- "The left-hand techniques and instrument holding features of kobyz players D. Myktybaev, Zh. Qalambaev, and S. Umbetbaev"
- "Style and performance characteristics of kobyz players D. Myktybaev and S. Umbetbaev (based on Y. Dukenuly's composition "Erden")
- "Kyl-Kubyz of the Tatars and Nogais along the Volga and issues of their revival";
- "Uzbek kobyz and its associated compositions"
- "The influence of the position of string instruments in the performer's hand on left-hand techniques" (Kazakh kobyz, Kyrgyz kyyak, karakalpak kobyz)
- "Kobyz-related instruments of the Kazakhs, Kyrgyzs, Uzbeks and Karakalpaks: comparative-typological research aspects"
- "The influence of left-hand techniques on the formation of Stylistic Features of kobyz music"
- "Morphological and ergological characteristics of Kobyz-related Instruments of the Kazakhs, Kyrgyzs, Uzbeks and Karakalpaks"
- "Bow instruments similar to the Kazakh kyl-kobyz among the Tatars and Nogais of the Volga, Kuban, and Crimea (based on historical and ethnographic data from the 18th-19th Centuries)"
- “Production and technique of the left hand on the Kazakh kyl-kobyz, Kyrgyz kyyak, Karakalpak kobyz»
- “Kyl-kobyz-related musical instruments of Turkic peoples living in Central Asia: comparative-typological aspects of the study”
- “About two types of Universalism in the musical instruments of the Kazakhs”
Medeubek Maksat Sagatbekuly
January 10, 1986
Almaty, Kazakhstan
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YERZHIGIT ALIYEV
Laureate of international and national competitions, dombra player, multi-instrumentalist. Soloist artist at the “Kazakhconcert” State Academic Concert Organization named after Roza Baglanova and the “Halyk qazynasy” Traditional Arts Center. Musical expert at the “Sherter” musical instruments manufacturing enterprise.
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- 2007 Laureate of the national festival "Hour of young stars" in the "Vocal, Instrumental Performance" category, Astana
- 2007 Diploma recipient for participating in the finals of the national children's creativity competition "Anshi Balapan", Astana
- Laureate of the "Gasyrlar pernesi" festival for young performers named after academician A. Zhubanov
- 2009 Winner of the "Traditional Song" nomination at the city-level "Zhyrlaidy zhurek" competition of children's creativity based on poems by Mukagali Makatayev, 1st place, Almaty
- 2010 Laureate of the XI "Abai Readings" district competition, 1st place
- 2010 Winner of the district solo singing competition "Bul ander bizdi zheniske zhetkizdi" held in honor of the 65th anniversary of the Great Victory, 2nd place, Almaty
- 2010 Winner in the "Traditional Song" nomination of the national children's creativity competition "Gumyrdaria," 2nd place, Almaty
- 2011 Laureate of the "Masterful Performance of the Composer's Songs and Dances" competition held as part of the project "The World of Nurgisa Tilendiev," Almaty
Aliyev Yerzhigit Bakhytzhanuly
June 2, 1994
Kyzylorda, Kazakhstan
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- 2010 - 2014 P. Tchaikovsky Almaty Music College, specializing in folk instruments – dombra (College)
- 2014 - 2018 Kazakh National Academy of Arts named after T. Zhurgenov, specializing in traditional musical arts (Bachelor's degree)
- 2018 - 2020 Kazakh National Academy of Arts named after T. Zhurgenov, Master of Arts in Art Studies (Master's degree)
ZHANTU DADABAYEV
Musician-multi-instrumentalist, laureate of international and national competitions, participant of the UNESCO international organization, Soloist artist at the “Kazakhconcert” State Academic Concert Organization named after Roza Baglanova and the “Halyk qazynasy” Traditional Arts Center.
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- 2012 Laureate of the national “Asyl Mura” competition, 1st place, Almaty
- 2012 Laureate of the national “Ak kogershin” competition, 3rd place, Almaty
- 2017 Diploma recipient of the “Koshpendiler aueni” national competition, Almaty
- 2018 Laureate of the XXXIX national competition for young performers, 2nd place, Astana
- 2020 Winner of the N. Tilendiev national competition “Oz elim”, Grand Prix, Taraz.
- 2021 Laureate of the XIII national student olympiad, 2nd place, Almaty
- 2021 Diploma recipient of the XXI International “Shabyt” creative youth competition, Astana
- 2021 Diploma recipient of the VIII national competition named after Tattimbet Kazangapuly, Karagandy
- 2022 Diploma recipient of the national “Shertpe Kuy” competition, Almaty
Dadabayev Zhantu Kurbanuly
September 23, 1998
Taraz, Kazakhstan
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- 2014-2018 P. Tchaikovsky Almaty Music College
- 2018-2022 Kurmangazy Kazakh National Conservatory, Faculty of Folk Music (Bachelor's degree)
- 2022-2024 Kazakh National University of Arts, Faculty of Folk Music (Master's degree)
ARMAN MUKASHEV
Arman Mukashev is a professional sound engineer of international level. For many years, he has worked closely with many prominent stars of Kazakhstan as a studio sound engineer and arranger. Among them are B. Serkebayev, T. Mukhamedzhanov, R. Rymbayeva, A. Musakhodzhayeva, M. Omarov, N. Onerbayev, R. Gaisin, K. Bolmanov, K. Abildina, K. Bayekenov, D. Kudaybergen, A. Ensepov, M. Isabekova, A. Tolepbergen, as well as international artists S. Pavliashvili, L. Fabian, Arash and others. He has also collaborated with groups such as “Dos-Mukasan”, “A-STUDIO”, “Muz-ART”, “Format” and “The JIGITS”.
Education:
- 1997 - 2001 L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Faculty of Music
- 2016 Internship at the “Sandler” Production Center, Moscow
- 2018 Internship at the “LA Institute MI”, Los Angeles
Achievements:
- 2008 Best Sound Engineer of the “Zhas Qanat” Music Festival
- 2012 Letter of appreciation from Kazakhstan's Ambassador to Turkiye, Zh. Tuymebayev
- 2013 Letter of appreciation from B. Mazhaqulov, Head of the Culture Department of Astana
- 2021 "Excellence in the field of culture" of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Mukashev Arman Otegenuly
March 31, 1981
Akmola Region, Kazakhstan
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Currently, he is the personal sound engineer of the “TURAN” ethno-folk ensemble. He has performed with the “TURAN” ensemble in various countries, including Turkey (Ankara, Istanbul, Sivas, Kayseri, Konya, Mersin, Denizli, Pendik, Eskisehir, Bahcilar, Trabzon), Azerbaijan (Baku), the USA (Washington, Los Angeles), France (Paris, Belfort, Cannes), China (Beijing), Switzerland (Geneva, Basel), Belgium (Brussels), Austria (Vienna), Hungary (Budapest), the Netherlands (The Hague), Croatia (Zagreb), Russia (Moscow, St. Petersburg), and many others. He is the mix engineer and sound director for the "TURAN" ensemble’s album "TAMYR," released in 2023.
PROJECTS
Daris
The «TURAN» ethno-folk ensemble has been conducting educational concerts since 2008 with the aim of promoting the national art, culture, music, and musical instruments of the Kazakh people. These concerts follow the traditions passed down from our ancestors. The performers share information about the ensemble's unique characteristics, clothing styles, the history and legends of the musical instruments, and they provide insights into each piece of music while performing. They engage the audience effectively, presenting the concert in a relaxed and entertaining style. These educational concerts can be considered an innovation brought by the «TURAN» ensemble to Kazakh musical culture. Currently, there is a high demand for these concerts among the public. To date, the ensemble has given approximately 200 educational concerts, contributing to the development of the national art of the Kazakh people, increasing interest in our national heritage among listeners from both Kazakhstan and abroad, and awakening a sense of nationalism in the youth while enriching their spiritual lives.
Folk & Symphony
«Folk & Symphony» is one of the innovations introduced by the «TURAN» ethno-folk ensemble to the world of music culture. This project originates from the symphonic poem «Dala Syry» specially composed by A. Raimkulova for the «TURAN» ensemble and symphony orchestra. The poem was first presented to the public at the "Young Euro Classic» festival held in 2008 at the Konzerthaus in Berlin. «Folk & Symphony» represents the fusion of Kazakh national music with the art of world classical music. It features a synthesis of ensemble music played on Kazakh national musical instruments with a symphony orchestra, creating a fresh sound. This project continued with A. Raimkulova's symphonic poems such as «Yezhelgi Turan» and «Zhamilya». Additionally, works from the «TURAN» ensemble's repertoire, such as «Er Turan», «Qily zaman», «Uly Turan Mangіlіk», «Qara jorga», «Koroǵly» and others, were arranged for symphony orchestra and officially presented to the public for the first time in 2022 as a CD titled «Folk & Symphony». This project has been performed with renowned chamber and symphony orchestras from Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tatarstan, and Israel, showcasing the national music and instruments of the Kazakh people in a new light to the world.
Bridge of Times
This project is based on the piece «Bridge of Times» specially composed by A. Raimkulova for pianist Martha Argerich's competition held in Switzerland. Based on the creative collaboration between A. Raimkulova and the «TURAN» ensemble, this piece has been revitalized and arranged for a new instrumental composition, featuring the «TURAN» ensemble, A. Raimkulova (piano), and cello. As part of this project, a new piece titled «Crossroads» was created, evolving into a new concert project called «Bridge of Times». The concert program features not only the national musical instruments of the Kazakh people but also the piano, cello, and academic vocal art. The «Bridge of Times» project was launched in 2023 within the walls of the R. Baglanova «Qazaqconcert» concert organization. In the lead-up to the 15th anniversary of the «TURAN» ensemble, presentation concerts for the «Bridge of Times» project were held in Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, and various European countries, including France, Switzerland, Austria, Belgium, Slovenia, Croatia, Hungary, as well as in Washington, USA, and Lanfang, China.
Tamyr
The «TAMYR» project by the «TURAN» ethno-folk ensemble is a unique phenomenon in the musical culture of the Turkic world. The «TAMYR» project consists of well-known and beloved works, referred to as the pearls of Turkic-speaking peoples, and was created to showcase the uniqueness of Turkic nations while promoting unity and strengthening brotherly relations. Through this project, the «TURAN» ensemble incorporates the music of Turkic-speaking peoples from around the world into its repertoire, performing in its unique style formed in Turkic music culture. The members of the ensemble perform each piece using national musical instruments from various countries, adding a distinctive national flavor to the work. The «TAMYR» project consists of several phases, which are presented as a collection of tunes. Currently, the first collection of this project has been released. The presentation concert for the first collection took place as a concluding event for the «TURAN» ensemble's 15th anniversary at Kazakhstan's largest concert hall, the Republic Palace in Almaty, on February 29. The first collection includes songs such as «Ceddin deden» (Turkiye), «Ai, Lacin» (Azerbaijan), «Kushdepti» (Turkmen), «Tavaszi szel» (Hungary), «Karasu» (Altai), «Dombyra» (Nogai / A. Sultanbekov), «Kirk yigit» (Kyrgyz), and «Kymys yryata» (Yakut).
Tylsym by Turan
This is one of the unique projects introduced by the «TURAN» ensemble. The ensemble members collaborate with the audience to find a common theme, based on which they create musical compositions live on stage. As a result, the public can witness the process of «TURAN» works being born before their eyes, gaining a wealth of information in just one hour, and observing how the events within the theme are expressed through music. «Tylsym by Turan» is an invaluable project for professional and amateur composers, as well as for musicologists and ethnomusicologists interested in ensemble art.
