New Delhi, Dec.6 (ANI): All roads in Delhi lead to Nehru Park on Sunday afternoon, where a chamber of orchestra from Kazakhstan mesmerised the audience.
The event, which was organised jointly by Kazakhstan National University of Arts and the Embassy of Kazakhstan, had two popular soloists performing before an Indian audience for the first time.
The concert titled 'Kazakh Eli Classic' was conducted by Maestro Aidar Torybayev and was attended by Kazakhstan's Ambassador Bulat Sarsenbayev, Bollywood filmmaker Imtiaz Ali and other dignitaries.
While speaking to ANI, Sarsenbayev said the idea behind the concert was to showcase Kazakhstan's culture to India so that they understand the level of development of economy, culture and education between two countries.
"When I came here in November 2014, I conceived the idea of bringing a cultural group from Kazakhstan to showcase our culture to India. Because, when people will see the concert, they will understand the level economic, cultural and educational development in Kazakhstan," Sarsenbayev told ANI.
"There are many similarities between India and Kazakhstan, as in the past we had many interactions. The Mughals and the Delhi Sultanate came from our places, so I can find a lot of similarities in language, culture and India cuisines with of Kazakhstan," he added.
Bollywood filmmaker Imtiaz Ali, who was also present on the occasion, said he has got an invitation to visit Kazakhstan and will be going there to promote his movie 'Tamasha'.
"I came a little late for the concert, but I would like to congratulate Spic Macay for organising such an event here. There is lady called Aiman who plays wonderful violin," Imtiaz told ANI here.
"Tamasha will be releasing in Russia and Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) countries on February 14 most probably and before that it would be dubbed in Russian language so that people could watch. I will be visiting Moscow during the release, and most probably to rest of the places as well," he added.
Aiman Mussakhajayeva, who has the singular honour of being declared the "People's Artist of the Republic of Kazakhstan", and 'Artist of the World' title given to her name by UNESCO in 1998 is widely known both nationally and internationally in music circles, said the concert depicts her culture.
"This concert is about our culture. I want the Indian people to know about Khazakhstan, about our culture and orchestra. Next time, we will organise even bigger event, may be in Mumbai," Mussakhajayeva told ANI.
Mussakhajayeva has been the soloist of the Jambul Kazakh Philharmonie since 1983. Her masterful technique, deep understanding and grasp of different styles allow her to cope easily with the most difficult violin works and successfully perform at the best concert halls of the world.
