Broad Street Review – Kairy Koshoeva

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.

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Kairy Koshoeva Wins International Competition

Kairy Koshoeva Wins International Competition

Updated: Jan 7, 2021

Dr. Kairy Koshoeva recently received first prize in the piano solo category in Musica Classica: Second International Video Competition in Russia. Dr. Koshoeva submitted video recordings of live, unedited performances of Liszt’s Spanish Rhapsody, arrangements of Kyrgyz songs by A. Ogombaev, and a transcription of “Mash Botoi” by her teacher, M. Burshtin. We have heard Dr. Koshoeva perform these pieces, and agree that her award is well-deserved. Please take a moment to view her prize-winning videos. Congratulations on this outstanding achievement! 

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