ASTANA – In a career that has spanned decades and crossed numerous international boundaries, Marat Bisengaliev, a prominent Kazakh violinist, has reached a new pinnacle of success by being named Kazakhstan’s Goodwill Ambassador. Bisengaliev spoke to The Astana Times, sharing his ideas of how to make a positive impact in a new role and inspiring life stories. Marat Bisengaliev has performed in some of the world’s most prestigious venues.
Photo credit: Bisengaliev’s personal archive Born in 1962 in Almaty, Bisengaliev has made an international career as a violinist and a significant contribution as a conductor. He founded several orchestras at home, including Altyn Alma in 1989, the West Kazakhstan Philharmonic Orchestra in 2003, and the Almaty Symphony Orchestra in 2012. He is also a founding music director at the Symphony Orchestra of India.
Described by The New York Times in 1995 for his “opulent, appealingly varied sound,” the musician expressed his pride in receiving a prestigious award, acknowledging that it was a significant personal achievement. The recently launched award by the Kazakh Foreign Ministry aims to recognize and honor citizens who have made remarkable contributions to enhancing Kazakhstan’s image abroad. Bisengaliev and Kazakhstan’s Deputy Prime Mininister – Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu during the award ceremony.
Photo credit: Assel Satubaldina/The Astana Times “I can tell you that I would proudly wear this title everywhere. I was doin.
