January 1, 2022 marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of the great Kazakh singer (soprano), People's Artist of Kazakhstan, People's Artist of the USSR Roza Baglanova.
The life and work of Roza Baglanova is an example of selfless service to the people, devotion to the stage and boundless respect for the viewer.
Rosa Baglanova is a national symbol of an entire era. She became the first Kazakh singer to receive national recognition and wide popularity in the world.
An important page in the biography of Rosa Baglanova was her front-line concerts during the Great Patriotic War, which were a huge success.
Roza Baglanova stood on the same stage with outstanding world-famous performers, she was personally acquainted with many well-known foreign statesmen and public figures. She toured a lot abroad, visited with concerts in more than fifty countries of the world.
The singer's repertoire is extensive and varied - these are works of world opera art, folk songs from different countries, as well as modern composers.
Roza Baglanova made an invaluable contribution to the development and popularization of Kazakh musical art.
The merits of this legendary performer are hard to count. She was awarded the highest state awards and prizes, as well as diplomas of international competitions and festivals.
Many books have been written about Roza Baglanova, poetic works have been composed, feature and documentary films have been made. The name of the great Kazakh singer was included in the first issue of the Anglo-American encyclopaedia "Who's Who" about women in the world.
The work of Roza Baglanova is dearly loved in Kazakhstan. Her life and professional path are an example and a source of inspiration for young Kazakh performers.
In November 2021, at the 41st General Conference of UNESCO, the Calendar of Memorable Dates for 2022-2023 was adopted, which officially included the celebration of the 100th anniversary of Roza Baglanova.
In honour of this significant date, a whole range of anniversary events is planned to be held in the Republic of Kazakhstan, including abroad.