TULEBAEV MUKAN TULEBAEVICH (1913-1960)

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People's Artist of the USSR (1959), State Prize of the USSR (1949).

Composer. He was born on February 28 (March 13), 1913 in the village of Karachagan (now the Alma-Ata region of Kazakhstan). In 1951 he graduated from the Moscow Conservatory in composition (studied with N.Ya. Myaskovsky and V.G. Fere). During the Great Patriotic War (1941-45) he was in the ranks of the people's militia in Moscow (until the autumn of 1941). From 1942 to 1944 he was the conductor of the folk instruments orchestra in Alma-Ata. Author of the operas "Amangeldy" (together with E.G. Brusilovsky, 1945, Kazakh Opera and Ballet Theatre), "Birzhan and Sara" (1946, ibid., State Prize of the USSR, 1949; 2nd edition 1957), orchestral and chamber works, music for films, songs, music of the National Anthem of the Kazakh SSR (together with E.G. Brusilovsky and L.A. Hamidi, 1945). Conducted teaching activities at the Conservatory (Alma-Ata). From 1956 to 1960 - Chairman of the Union of Composers of the Kazakh SSR. He was awarded the Order of the Patriotic War of the 2nd degree and a medal.

Died June 2, 1960. He was buried in Alma-Ata at the Central Cemetery.

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The composer's creative portfolio includes works of various genres: overtures and fantasies for a symphony orchestra, music for dramatic performances and films, romances, songs, choral and piano compositions.

The central place in the work of Tulebaev is occupied by his opera "Birzhan and Sara", awarded the Stalin Prize.

Compositions:

operas - Amangeldy (together with Brusilovsky, 1945, Kazakh opera and ballet troupe), Birzhan and Sarah (1946, ibid; USSR State Pr., 1949; 2nd edition 1957); for soloists, choir and orchestra - cantata Fires of Communism (lyrics by N. Shakenov, 1951); for orchestra - Poem (1942), Fantasy on Kazakh Nar. themes (1944), Kazakh overture (1945), poem Kazakhstan (1951), Toy (Holiday, genre picture, 1952); for orc. Kazakh. nar. instruments - Fantasy in Hungarian. themes (1953); chamber-instr. ensembles: for skr. and fp. - Poem (1942), Lullaby (1948), Lyrical dance (1948), trio (1948), strings. quartet (19491, suite (for piano quintet, 1946); for piano - fantasy (1942), toccata (1949); for choir - suite Youth (lyrics by S. Begalin and S. Maulenov, 1954); St. 50 romances and songs, a sample of folk songs, music for drama performances and films, including the films "Golden Horn" (1946), "Dzhambul" (1952, jointly with HH Kryukov).

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Mukan's mother, Tazhibala, and his uncle Apyrbay had a huge influence and contribution to the early disclosure of M. Tulebaev's musical abilities. They were known as poets, singers and kuy performers.

In 1933 he graduated from the Almaty Pedagogical College

He drew attention to himself as a singer, participating in the All-Kazakhstan first gathering of folk art lovers in 1934.

In 1942-44 he was the conductor of the orchestra of Kazakh folk instruments.

In 1951 he graduated from the Moscow Conservatory with a degree in composition.

From 1956 to 1960 he was the chairman of the board of the Union of Composers of Kazakhstan.

1959 People's Artist of the USSR

Twice elected deputy of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR

During his short life, M. Tolebaev managed to create more than 100 pieces of music. Particular attention is drawn to operas, cantatas and oratorios. The most famous works are the operas "Amangeldy" and "Birzhan and Sara", for which he was awarded the Stalin Prize of the second degree in 1949, as well as the music of the National Anthem of the Kazakh SSR (together with E. G. Brusilovsky and L. A. Hamidi, 1945) and the first Anthem of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

According to the memoirs of Latif Hamidi, it was Mukan Tulebaev who first drew attention to the vocal data  Ermek Serkebaev  and suggested that an experienced teacher, Honored Art Worker of the Kazakh SSR Alexander Matveevich take vocals with him . The result of their joint work was the "birth" of one of the most famous singers in Kazakhstan.

Mukan Tolebaev is one of the truly talented composers who contributed to the development and enrichment of the Kazakh musical culture.