A monument to the Kazakh musician and composer Dina Nurpeisova was erected in 2000 in front of the Music Academy in Atyrau. The author of the architectural ensemble is architect K. Zharlygapov, and the sculptor is N. Daubay. The monument features a bronze statue of Dina Nurpeisova on a cylindrical granite pedestal. The statue depicts Dina Nurpeisova in her old age, sitting on a bench with a dombra in her hands.
Dina Nurpeisova was born in Western Kazakhstan in 1861. She learned to play the dombra from her father and became a renowned dombra player from the age of eight. She was a student of Kurmangazy and learned much from him. Her early compositions include the kuyi “Bulbul”, “Bayzhuma”, and “Kegentup”. Despite family hardships in 1922, she did not abandon music. In 1937, thanks to Smaǵul Kоshekbaev, she moved to Almaty, where she gained recognition in her later years. She won first prizes in republican and all-Union competitions, captivating even Moscow. In 1944, she won the highest prize at the Central Asian competition.
During the Great Patriotic War, Dina Nurpeisova used her art to contribute to the fight against fascism. At the age of 80, she performed concerts, inspiring people to fight against the enemy. She had a remarkable memory and vividly recounted her experiences. In 1941, she composed the kuy “Mother’s Command” and other pieces. Her music was full of courage and inspiration. In the post-war years, she composed other kuyi: “March 8th”, “Hero of Labor”, “Shepherd”. Dina Nurpeisova gave her last concert in 1952 at the age of 91. She passed away in Almaty on January 31, 1955.
Dina Nurpeisova was a prominent figure in Kazakh culture, and her kuyi were beloved by the people. Her legacy remains an integral part of Kazakh musical tradition.
Source: https://culturemap.kz/kk/object/pamyatnik-diny-nurpeisovoiy
