In honor of the 100th anniversary of Nurgisa Tlendiyev – a renowned composer, conductor, and Honored Artist of Kazakhstan – a cultural event titled “Sol bir kesh” was held, celebrating the life and legacy of this legendary figure in Kazakh music.
A virtuoso dombyra player who resonated across the Kazakh steppe with his soulful compositions, Tlendiyev is remembered as the founder of the “Otyrar Sazy“ Folk Ethnographic Orchestra. Through his orchestral arrangements of traditional songs and kuis, he brought new life to the national heritage, and his name remains etched in the history of Kazakh culture.
The event featured performances by:
The Bäyterek Ensemble (led by T. Erdenova)
Concertmaster Zh. Kaliyev
The Elorda People’s Veterans Choir
The Shyrka, Guitar Club (led by B. Sultanova)
The audience warmly received the performers, expressing their heartfelt appreciation and sharing kind words in memory of the great artist. The evening served as a vivid reminder of Tlendiyev’s enduring influence on generations of musicians and music lovers across Kazakhstan and beyond.
