An Asian country the size of Nebraska, Kyrgyzstan may be known for its breathtaking mountain ranges, swooping eagles, and horse-borne archers. But there is another piece to the Kyrgyz identity: a passion for music. That passion has given rise to a rich musical tradition among the country’s 6.5 million inhabitants. One type of music includes the lively melodies and rhythms of the komuz (a three-stringed guitar made of apricot wood) and the kyl kyyak (a bowed instrument). Another is the classical tradition of European and Asian art music.