Türkiye celebrates 120th anniversary of Kazakh composer Akhmet Zhubanov
Ankara, the capital of Türkiye, hosted a series of events honoring the 120th anniversary of Akhmet Zhubanov, renowned Kazakh composer, conductor, and musicologist, Qazinform News Agency reports, citing the Kazakh Ministry of Culture and Information.
The jubilee program was organized by the International Organization of Turkic Culture (TURKSOY), in cooperation with the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Türkiye and the National Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Festivities began with the opening of an exhibition at the TURKSOY Secretariat, showcasing Zhubanov’s life, creative achievements, and scholarly contributions, as well as his role in the development of Kazakh musical art.
The program also featured the screening of a documentary film about the musician’s life and career, along with an international roundtable meeting attended by representatives of the academic and cultural communities of Kazakhstan and Türkiye.
The celebrations concluded with a concert by the Kurmangazy Kazakh National Orchestra of Folk Instruments, held at the Muzaffer Sarısözen Amphitheater at Ankara University of Music and Fine Arts.
The events became a part of a wider international program dedicated to Zhubanov’s 120th anniversary, helping preserve his creative legacy while strengthening cultural ties among Turkic nations.
On April 29, 2026, Kazakhstan marked the 120th anniversary of Akhmet Zhubanov, founder of Kazakh professional music. Throughout his career, Akhmet Zhubanov composed more than 50 musical works, wrote over 300 articles, and authored more than 10 books, leaving a lasting legacy in Kazakhstan’s cultural and scientific history.
Earlier, Qazinform News Agency reported that Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Culture and Information released unique footage of Akhmet Zhubanov and the Kurmangazy Orchestra performing “Saryarka.”
