World Famous Conductor Zubin Mehta Was Awarded the Order of Dostyk

For his merits in state and public activities, significant contribution to the socio-economic and cultural development of the country, strengthening of friendship and cooperation between peoples, the eminent maestro has received the Order of Dostyk (Order of Friendship), awarded by the decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, from the General Director of the Astana Opera Galim Akhmedyarov.

“Thank you for this high award. I sincerely wish for the cultural level of Kazakhstan to rise higher and higher. In my turn, I wish the people of Kazakhstan prosperity. I think that all of you must be proud of your achievements. You have a wonderful President who is a great peacemaker before the world and his people,” said Maestro Zubin Mehta.

The legendary conductor Zubin Mehta, who first visited Kazakhstan in 2017, expressed his readiness for cooperation with Kazakhstani musicians.

“We hope that our creative contacts aimed at the prosperity of the cultures of both countries will continue, because the language of music is universal, it is a bridge of friendship connecting our peoples. We wish Maestro Zubin Mehta health, great creative success and prosperity,” said the Minister of Culture and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arystanbek Mukhamediuly.

Let us remind that Zubin Mehta is one of world’s most famous conductors. Master of classical art has performed at the Astana Opera within the framework of the tour of the Teatro alla Scala, organized by the Ministry of Culture and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan in September 2017. The residents and guests of the capital had a unique opportunity to see a great contemporary and listen to world masterpieces. All the expenses for the stay of such a famous opera house in Kazakhstan were covered by the oil and gas company Eni and the Astana Opera’s social partner – Samruk-Kazyna Trust.