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Jenisbek Piyazov (Karakalpak: Piyazov Jeńisbek Burkitovich, May 9, 1988, Nukus, Republic of Karakalpakstan) is an Uzbek and Karakalpak opera singer (baritone), laureate of the 1st prize of the Republican vocalists' competition, XII International Competition 'Kazakh Romance,' XIII Moscow International Competition of Young Performers of Russian Romance. Holder of the Grand Prix of the International Vocalists' Competition named after Muslim Magomaev [2012]. People's Artist of Uzbekistan (2021), Honored artist of Uzbekistan (2014), and the Republic of Karakalpakstan (2012).
Biography
In 2007, Jenisbek Piyazov graduated from the Nukus College of Culture and Arts. That same year, he was awarded a diploma of the 1st degree at the Republican competition 'Young Opera' and was admitted to the Uzbek State Conservatory specializing in 'Vocal Performance.' In 2007, he was honored with the Nihol Award. In 2009, he was employed as a vocalist at the Navoi State Opera and Ballet Theater. In 2010, he participated in a master class in Minsk, Belarus, under the guidance of D. Vdovin and conductor Yuri Bashmet. In 2011, he graduated from the State Conservatory of Uzbekistan specializing in "Academic Singer." In 2011–2012, he was invited to the Gut-Immling International Opera Festival in Munich, Germany. Piyazov is a teacher at the Uzbekistan State Conservatory.
Family
Father: Piyazov Burkit
Mother: Saburova Injigul
Brother: Piyazov Akylbek, Piyazov Nurlybek, Piyazov Janibek
Sister: Piyazova Baxyt, Piyazova Aynura,
Creative activity
Jenisbek Piyazov participated in influential international competitions and festivals held in many countries around the world, including Russia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, France, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Austria, China, Korea, Malaysia, and others, between 2008 and 2010. He performed arias from operas such as "The Barber of Seville (play)", "Les pêcheurs de perles", "Don Giovanni", "Giulio Cesare", "Eugene Onegin (opera)", "The Marriage of Figaro","Maysaraning ishi," and "Husayn Boyqaro." His participation in promoting vocal art in his homeland contributed to his fame as a talented singer. Notably, he secured 1st place in the XIII International Competition of " Русский романс" held in Moscow among young performers, 1st place in the Bibigul Tulegenova V International Vocalists' Competition in Astana, and 2nd place in the V International Competition " Бюль-Бюль" in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Piyazov awarded with the title of "Qoraqalpog'iston Respublikasida xizmat ko'rsatgan artist" ("Honored Artist of the Republic of Karakalpakstan") in 2012. That same year, he claimed the grand prize at the " Muslim Magomaev" II International Vocal Competition in Moscow. From September 2013 onwards, Jenisbek Piyazov has consistently participated in major state concert programs and the international "Sharq Taronalari" festival.
In 2014, Jenisbek Piyazov participated in the "Great Opera" project.
He joined the Qurmangazi Orchestra's concert tour in Aktobe in 2018.
In 2018, at the "Open Spring" concert held at the "Uzbekistan" International Forums Palace, he performed Frank Sinatra's "My Way".
In 2019, he became the first Uzbek to perform on the prestigious La Scala stage in Milan, Italy.
Public performance
Awards
In 2007 "Nihol Prize"
In 2010 Medal "Shukhrat"
In 2012— "Qoraqalpog'iston Respublikasida xizmat ko'rsatgan artist" ("Honored Artist of the Republic of Karakalpakstan")
In 2014 —People's Artist of Uzbekistan
In 2021 —Honored artist of Uzbekistan
Badge of honor “For merits in the development of culture and art” (November 27, 2020, CIS Interparliamentary Assembly)
1st place in Grand Prix of the Second International Competition named after Muslim Magomayev (Moscow)
Laureate of the “XIII Moscow International Competition of Young Performers of Russian Romance Romansiada-2009”
2nd prize at the Bulbul International Vocal Competition.
See also
Ismoil Jalilov
