Dina Nurpeisova

Dina Nurpeisova or Nurpeissova (1861 - 31 January 1955) was a composer from the western part of Kazakhstan in the Uralsk area. She was also a noted dombyra player. For her musical accomplishments, she was recognized as the National Artist of Kazakhstan. as well as a small village, Dina Nurpeisova. On the 150th anniversary of her birth, in 2011, a postage stamp was issued to commemorate her.

Biography

Nurpeisova was born in the village of Beketay-kum, currently in West Kazakhstan Region of Kazakhstan, and her father, a dombyra player, taught her how to play at a young age. As a young girl, she met the composer, Kurmangazy, who became her mentor.

In 1885, her first husband died, and she married his younger brother.

In April 2021, the country of Kazakhstan celebrated the 160th anniversary of Dina Nurpeisova’s birth.

Work Nurpeisova's interpretations of traditional music created a link between the past and modern dombyra music. The type of traditional Kazakh folk music she worked with was called kyuy or kyui. V. Belyaev, a Soviet musicologist, wrote that she "raised the value of folk musical instruments."

Selected compositions Ana buirigi Bulbul Bayzhuma Enbek ery Kogentup Nauai Sauynshy