The Conservatory Students are Laureates of Eva, Joseph and Semyon Kogans I International Instrumental Performance Contest

«Art Forum of Kazakhstan» and Kurmangazy Kazakh National Conservatory organized Eva, Joseph and Semyon Kogans I International Instrumental Performance Contest within the framework of the 30th anniversary of Independence of Kazakhstan. Congratulations to the students of the Department of Wind and Percussion Instruments, who became laureates of the contest.

“Ensemble Art” nomination

Laureate of the III degree SAXOPHONISTS QUINTET consisting of Artur Bemm, Elvira Abdrakhmanova, Yernazar Abdibek, Samuil Andreikin and Azamat Imanbaev - class of Associate Professor, I.Yu.Shubin

“Wind and Percussion Instruments” nomination, the IV age group

Laureate of the III degree GAZIZ MALIKOV (saxophone) – class of the senior teacher, A.V.Safonov, accompanist E.A.Skripchenko.

Laureate of the III degree NURALY KUNGALIYEV (clarinet) and a special diploma “For the best performance of a Kazakhstani composer’s work” – class of Professor, Zh.R.Ermanov, accompanist S.D.Atageldiev.

“Wind and Percussion Instruments” nomination, the V age group

Laureate of the II degree ARUZHAN DARKENBAYEVA (flute) and a special diploma "For virtuosity» - class of senior teacher, O.V.Nesterova, accompanist G.G.Kosamanova

Laureate of the II degree ARTUR BEMM (saxophone) and a special diploma "For the best performance of early music» - class of the senior teacherб A.V.Safonov, accompanist E.A.Skripchenkoю

Laureate of the III degree ALMAZ MURATOV (saxophone) and a special diploma «For Artistry» - class of Associate Professor, I.Yu.Shubin, accompanist E.A.Skripchenko.

Laureate of the III degree RASULL FAYZULLA (percussion instruments) - class of teacher K.T.Botabaev, accompanist D.Iskakova.

The contest organizers: “Art Forum of Kazakhstan” and Kurmangazy Kazakh National Conservatory within the framework of the 30th anniversary of the Independence of Kazakhstan

With the support of:

Akimat of Almaty city

“Nur Otan” Party

Zhambyl Kazakh State Philharmony

“Rukhani Zhangyru” Project Office in Almaty city

“Art-Mirai” Private Foundation

"PIANOS" Center of Music and Art

Kazakhstan Composers’ Union

“Hesed Polina Care Center” Republican Jewish Charitable Public Association

“Jas Otan” Youth Branch

1. Goals and objectives of the contest:

·          development of the best examples of contemporary art

·          revival, preservation and display of national culture

·          development and promotion of creativity of Kazakh composers

·          identification and support of talented youth

·          improving the level of performing skills

·          stimulating the creative potential of children and youth

The jury of the contest includes well-known teachers, professors and associate professors, performers - soloists, art historians, music critics from Kazakhstan, the USA, Canada, Europe, Russia, Kyrgyzstan, Belarus, Ukraine and Georgia.

The activities of the “Art Forum of Kazakhstan” organization is aimed at holding international children's and youth contests of classical music performers in Kazakhstan.

During the period of restrictions due to the pandemic, the organizing committee of the “Art Forum of Kazakhstan” launches an online platform allowing gifted children and talented youth to participate in contests in a remote format.

The organization also provides an opportunity for each participant of the contest to receive comments from experts on their performances. Well-known teachers, associate professors and professors, soloists-performers from different countries act as experts.