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Jania AubakirovaKazakhstani pianist, teacher, professor
Date of Birth: 19.04.1957
Country:  Kazakhstan |
Content:
- Early Life and Education
- Musical Career Highlights
- Foundation of the Zhaniya Aubakirova Author's School
- Leadership of the Kurmangazy Kazakh National Conservatory
- Notable Achievements and Recognition
- - Grand Prix at the International Chamber Ensemble Competition (1985)
- Family and Personal Life
Zhaniya Aubakirova: A Renowned Kazakhstani Pianist, Educator, and Administrator
Early Life and Education
Zhaniya Aubakirova is a distinguished Kazakhstani pianist, music educator, and professor. Born into a family with strong academic and musical backgrounds, she pursued her musical education at the Moscow State Conservatory named after P. I. Tchaikovsky, graduating in 1979. She further completed her post-graduate studies in 1981 under the guidance of Professor L. N. Vlasenko.
Musical Career Highlights
Aubakirova began her remarkable career as a concertmaster at the Abai State Academic Opera and Ballet Theater in 1979. She has also held teaching positions at the Moscow Conservatory and the Kurmangazy Kazakh National Conservatory, rising to the rank of professor in 1993. As a soloist, she performed with the Kazakh State Philharmonic Society named after Zhambul from 1983 onwards.
Foundation of the Zhaniya Aubakirova Author's School
Recognizing the need for innovative music education, Aubakirova established the "Zhaniya Aubakirova Author's School" in 1994. This institution employs contemporary educational methods and technologies to nurture young musical talents.
Leadership of the Kurmangazy Kazakh National Conservatory
From 1997 to 2018, Aubakirova served as the Rector of the Kurmangazy Kazakh National Conservatory. Under her leadership, the institution achieved national status in 2001. She played a pivotal role in organizing numerous international tours, recordings, and music films showcasing Kazakhstani musicians.
Notable Achievements and Recognition
Throughout her career, Aubakirova has received numerous prestigious awards and recognitions, including:
- 2nd Grand Prix and Special Prize at the Marguerite Long-Jacques Thibaud International Competition (1983)
- Grand Prix at the International Chamber Ensemble Competition (1985)
- People's Artist of the Republic of Kazakhstan (1991)- State Prize of the Republic of Kazakhstan (2002)
- State Peace and Progress Prize of the First President of Kazakhstan (2012)
Family and Personal Life
Zhaniya Aubakirova is married to Ghalym Gabbasovich Saparguliev, the Director of the Zhaniya Aubakirova Author's School. They have two sons, Almas and Alihan.
