Djamila Jazylbekova

Djamila Jazylbekova

Kazakh composer
Date of Birth: 22.03.1971
Country: Kazakhstan

Content:
  1. Early Life and Education
  2. University Studies
  3. International Education and Masterclasses
  4. Scholarships and Residencies
  5. Musical Career
  6. Recognition and Awards

Early Life and Education

Kazakh composer was born and raised in Kazakhstan. She displayed musical talent from an early age, graduating from music school in 1989 with a focus on the flute.

University Studies

After graduating from music school, she pursued higher education at the prestigious Moscow Conservatory, where she studied under esteemed professors N. Sidelnikov and V. Tarnopolsky.

International Education and Masterclasses

In 1995, she received a grant from DAAD to continue her studies at the Bremen University of Arts, where she studied under renowned composer J. Pag-Pan. She also attended masterclasses with prominent figures such as K. Huber.

Scholarships and Residencies

In 2000, she received the Franz Liszt Scholarship from the Weimar University of Music. She participated in composition seminars in Switzerland and France, expanding her musical horizons.

Musical Career

She currently lives and works in Bremen, Germany. Her compositions have been performed by renowned chamber ensembles such as Klangforum Wien, Ensemble Modern, and the Arditti Quartet.

Recognition and Awards

Her musical prowess has been recognized through prestigious awards:
- Second Prize, Chamber Music Competition, Almaty (1987)
- Honorable Diploma, Gaudeamus New Music Week (1998)
- Second Prize, German Flute Society (2001)

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