Gaziza Zhubanova facts for kids

Gaziza Akhmetkyzy Zhubanova (Kazakh: Ғазиза Ахметқызы Жұбанова, Ǵazıza Ahmetqyzy Jubanova; Russian: Газиза Ахметовна Жубанова with middle name "Akhmetovna"; December 2, 1927 – December 13, 1993) was a very important composer and teacher from Kazakhstan. She created many beautiful pieces of music. She was even given the special title of "People's Artist of the USSR" in 1981, which is a huge honor for artists.

Her Early Life and Education

Gaziza Zhubanova was born on December 2, 1927. Her village was in the Jurun District, which is now part of Aktobe in Kazakhstan. She went to school in Alma-Ata, Kazakhstan, and was a very good student.

Gaziza grew up in a family that loved music. Her father, Akhmet Zhubanov, was a musician who had studied at a university. This musical home helped Gaziza discover her own talent.

In 1945, Gaziza Zhubanova began her serious music studies. She went to the Gnessin State Musical College in Moscow. After finishing there, she continued her studies at the Moscow Conservatoire. There, she learned how to compose music from a famous teacher named Yuri Shaporin. She finished her studies in 1954.

Her Career as a Composer

After graduating, Gaziza Zhubanova continued to study composition. By 1957, she began her career as a professional composer. She quickly became well-known for her unique musical style.

Gaziza was also a leader in the music world. In 1954, she took part in an important meeting of the Kazakh Union of Composers. Later, she became the Chairman of this group. This meant she helped lead and support other musicians in Kazakhstan. She was also a member of the board for the USSR Union of Composers. This showed her importance in the wider Soviet music scene.

She also served as a Deputy for the Alma-Ata City Soviet. This meant she helped make decisions for the city. Gaziza often worked with the Kazakh Song and Dance Company, creating music for their performances.

Her Musical Works

Gaziza Zhubanova's music often tells stories from Kazakh history and old folk tales. She wrote many different kinds of music. This included pieces for piano, violin, and singers. She also composed music for choirs, string quartets, and even popular songs.

Here are some of her well-known works:

• Aksak Kulan (1953–1954), which is a symphonic poem. This is a piece of music that tells a story without words.
• Booming in the Night (1916), an opera. An opera is a play where most of the words are sung.
• Violin Concerto (1957), a piece for a violin and an orchestra.
• Melody (Мелодия) in C♯ minor for viola and piano (1950).
• Night Light in the Ural (1957), a cantata. This is a piece for singers and instruments, often telling a story.
• Music for the play On the Banks of the Irtysh.
• Ode to the Communist Party
• Glory to the Cosmonaut
• Embrace
• Ye Millions!
• Song of Virgin Lands Enthusiasts
• The Song Is the Voice of My Heart
• The Earth, the Moon and Sputnik, a ballet. A ballet is a story told through dance and music.
• Ballade of Mukhtar Auezov, another cantata.
• A Legend of the White Bird, another ballet.

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In Spanish: Gaziza Zhubanova para niños