Marat Bisengaliev
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Marat Bisengaliev is a Kazakh
violin
ist and director of both the West Kazakhstan Philharmonic Orchestra
and TuranAlem Kazakhstan Philharmonic Orchestra. Further to this, he is head of the Uralsk International Violin Competition and currently working as the Music Director of the Symphony Orchestra of India
.
Bisengaliev is also the father of singer Aruhan Galieva
.
International Bach Competition in 1988, and in 1991 won first prize at the International Nicanor Zabaleta Competition in Spain
, also receiving the special virtuoso prize for the most outstanding performance of the competition.
In 2000 Bisengaliev received the Independent "Platinum Tarlan" Award and the Government "Medal of Honour" in Kazakhstan.
In response to the Borat
movie, Bisengaliev commissioned a symphony called "Zere" from Erran Baron Cohen
, the musical director of the movie (and brother of Borat star Sacha Baron Cohen
).
Kazakhs
The Kazakhs are a Turkic people of the northern parts of Central Asia ....
violin
Violin
The violin is a string instrument, usually with four strings tuned in perfect fifths. It is the smallest, highest-pitched member of the violin family of string instruments, which includes the viola and cello....
ist and director of both the West Kazakhstan Philharmonic Orchestra
West Kazakhstan Philharmonic Orchestra
The West Kazakhstan Philharmonic Orchestra was formed after the Regional Governor of West Kazakhstan approached Marat Bisengaliev with the intention of forming an orchestra specifically to compete in the annual Uralsk International Violin Competition. Bisengaliev acted as Founder and Art Director...
and TuranAlem Kazakhstan Philharmonic Orchestra. Further to this, he is head of the Uralsk International Violin Competition and currently working as the Music Director of the Symphony Orchestra of India
Symphony Orchestra of India
The Symphony Orchestra of India is an orchestra based in Mumbai, India.It was founded in 2006 and is housed at the National Centre for the Performing Arts , Mumbai.The first and current Music Director is Marat Bisengaliev...
.
Bisengaliev is also the father of singer Aruhan Galieva
Aruhan Galieva
Aruhan Galieva is a British singer and actress of mixed Anglo-Kazakh heritage and is best known for her work as a solo soprano on Karl Jenkins' 'Tlep' under Sony BMG and her work on the follow-up album 'Shakarim' which was premiered at the Royal Festival Hall.Galieva is also the daughter of Kazakh...
.
Career
He was a prize winner at the LeipzigLeipzig
Leipzig Leipzig has always been a trade city, situated during the time of the Holy Roman Empire at the intersection of the Via Regia and Via Imperii, two important trade routes. At one time, Leipzig was one of the major European centres of learning and culture in fields such as music and publishing...
International Bach Competition in 1988, and in 1991 won first prize at the International Nicanor Zabaleta Competition in Spain
Spain
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, also receiving the special virtuoso prize for the most outstanding performance of the competition.
In 2000 Bisengaliev received the Independent "Platinum Tarlan" Award and the Government "Medal of Honour" in Kazakhstan.
In response to the Borat
Borat
Borat Sagdiyev is a satirical fictional character invented and performed by English comedian Sacha Baron Cohen...
movie, Bisengaliev commissioned a symphony called "Zere" from Erran Baron Cohen
Erran Baron Cohen
Erran Boaz Baron Cohen is a British composer and trumpet player. He is the brother of the actor Sacha Baron Cohen.-Work:...
, the musical director of the movie (and brother of Borat star Sacha Baron Cohen
Sacha Baron Cohen
Sacha Noam Baron Cohen is an English stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and voice artist. He is most widely known for his portrayal of three unorthodox fictional characters: Ali G, Borat, and Brüno...
).