The concert of Kazakh artists held in Washington

Washington, December 5, 2023 – As part of the American tour with the support of the State Concert Organization “Kazakkonzert” named after Roza Baglanova” and Polymetal company a concert with the participation of Kazakh artists was held in Washington.

The event was attended by representatives of the White House, the State Department, the US Congress, American business and art, heads of diplomatic missions and the Kazakh diaspora.

In his welcoming remarks, Ambassador of Kazakhstan to the United States Yerzhan Ashikbayev emphasized that today's concert is more than a musical performance; it is a manifestation of Kazakhstan's commitment to musical diplomacy – to music diplomacy - a powerful tool that transcends borders and speaks to the hearts and souls of people from diverse backgrounds. He noted that we aim to foster a deeper connection between our nations, highlighting the cultural richness that Kazakhstan brings to the global stage.

At the concert, the ethno-folklore group “Turan”, soprano Aigerim Altynbek, baritone Rasul Zharmagambetov, and concertmaster Dina Mirmanova performed their works. The artists won the hearts of American listeners with their virtuoso playing of our national musical instruments and unique performance of compositions from Kazakh folk art.