Specialized schools and educators showcase the future of the national stage

The year 2025 marks an important date in the history of Turkmenistan: the 30th anniversary of permanent neutrality. This anniversary, symbolizing the country's role as a center of harmony and stability, has become the basis for a large-scale cultural program aimed at enriching national art and discovering new talent.

One such event in the series of celebrations marking the anniversary was the concert "Neutrality –Melody of Peace". Organized by the Maya Kulieva Turkmen National Conservatory, the performance brought together students and pupils from the country's leading specialized music schools to form a brass and percussion orchestra.

The concert was not just a celebratory event but also a public report on the quality and richness of Turkmenistan's musical life, demonstrating the exceptional level of training of young musicians. Behind each brilliantly performed part lies the immense work of teachers and the daily dedication of students—the academic environment where Turkmenistan's musical elite is born.

The program combined classical heritage and contemporary influences. Performances of world-renowned works by Turkmen and international composers underscored the global significance of the arts cultivated in the country.

The concert opened with the third movement of Rovshen Nepesov's "Symphony of Neutrality," which, performed by the combined orchestra under the baton of Shirkhan Batyrov, powerfully expressed the spirit of peace and harmony. The audience was deeply impressed by the soulful performance of such iconic national works as "Elvan Guller" by Danatar Khydyrov and "Chapyksuvaryn Aidymy" by Chary Nurymov by soloist Begench Moshiev.

The students' mastery was also evident in their solo performances. Sokhbet Ergeshov (flute), for example, demonstrated his unique technical abilities by performing Hans Zimmer's soundtrack to the film "Kung Fu Panda."

The concert program, which tested the young musicians' flexibility and capabilities, included popular international compositions, such as The Beatles' "Can't Buy Me Love," as well as Uma Sumac's "Goomba Boomba," performed by student Munisa Khudaibergenova. Each performer, vocalist or instrumentalist, demonstrated excellent technical and artistic talent, revealing the emotional depth of their musical compositions.

The evening concluded with the ode "Arkadag," performed by talented singers including Guljemal Taylyeva, Palvanmyrat Bakiev, Munisa Khudaibergenova, and Begench Moshiev, accompanied by the Conservatory's choir and the combined orchestra.

The success and memorable nature of this concert is, first and foremost, a credit to the systematic approach to teaching and the high level of expertise of the professional teachers who contribute daily to the development of musicians.

This event became a highlight of Turkmenistan's cultural life, clearly demonstrating the artistic potential of the younger generation. Such performances strengthen the prestige of Turkmen art not only on the national but also on the global stage, and confirm the importance of neutrality as the foundation for development and prosperity.

Akhmet DZHUMAKULYEV, student at the Maya Kulieva Turkmen National Conservatory /strong>