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DEPARTMENT OF STRING INSTRUMENTS
The Department of String Instruments at the Moldobasanov Conservatory was established in 1993 with the opening of the conservatory. The department includes classes for violin, viola, cello, and double bass.
From the very beginning, the department was staffed by the best musicians and teachers of the Kyrgyz Republic: V. Alyabyev (viola), R. Zaitsev (violin), K. Bekmuratov (violin), M. Atageldiev (violin), A. Novikov (violin), K. Tulegenov (double bass), T. Turkmenov, Zh. Maldybaev, A. Tashibaeva.
The department was headed by: Associate Professor V. Alyabyev, K. Kangeldieva.
The department graduates highly qualified specialists — performers and teachers — who work successfully in orchestras and ensembles, and are employed in music educational institutions both in the Kyrgyz Republic and abroad (Germany, Russia, USA, Kazakhstan, Costa Rica, Turkey).
Currently, the department staff includes:
Slenzak-Begalieva — Professor, Honored Artist of the Kyrgyz Republic, Head of Department;
K. Kangeldieva, E. Asanaliev — People's Artist of the Kyrgyz Republic; A. Shapovalova,
B. Akibaeva (viola), E. Bakhchiev,
The department regularly holds string music concerts and thematic events with participation of both teachers and students. The department is an initiator of various instrumental music competitions. Nine International Young Performers Competitions "ArsPolonia", five Chamber Ensemble Competitions "ArsPolonia-Camerata", the "LionsClub" Violin Competition, String Instruments Competitions (2005, 2009), competitions for the best performance of works by various composers, and summer creative master classes with international musicians (2011–2015) have been held. The department prepares students to participate in international competitions and master classes. Students participate in youth inter-orchestras within the framework of the "TÜRKSOY" project.
The department's teachers are invited as jury members of international competitions, as well as chairpersons of State Examination Commissions.