The Symphony “Astana” was Successfully Presented in Vietnam, DKNews.kz reports.
From 27 November to 1 December 2025, the Fourth International New Music Festival Asia-Europe was held in Ha Noi. It was arranged jointly by the Organizing Committee comprised of representatives from two continents, and the Union of Vietnamese Composers, with the support of the central state bodies of Viet Nam and the People’s Committee of Ha Noi.
Honourable Tolegen Muhamedzhanov, the world-famous composer, Meritorious Artist of Kazakhstan, presented at the Festival his musical masterpiece - the symphony "Astana". The Vietnamese public received it with special enthusiasm and deep appreciation. It was also highly evaluated by international experts. The Gala Concert of the Festival was held at the National Academy of Music of Viet Nam.
The international festival was attended by more than 30 composers and artists from Australia, Belgium, China, Denmark, Germany, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Russia, Spain, Switzerland and Viet Nam.
On the margins of the festival, composer T. Mukhamedzhanov and Kazakh Ambassador to Viet Nam Kanat Tumysh held meetings with Hoang Dao Cuong, Deputy Minister of Culture, Arts, and Sports of Viet Nam; Do Hong Quan, Chairman of the Alliance of Arts and Literature Associations of Viet Nam; Luong Xuan Doan, President of the Viet Nam Fine Arts Association, as well as with the leadership of the Viet Nam National Academy of Music.
Festival participants visited the provinces of Phú Thọ and Hòa Bình. For Viet Nam this cross-regional event was one of the most important gatherings in the field of professional music.
The festival has become a cultural bridge between the countries of Asia and Europe, bringing together both Vietnamese and international audiences that follow new trends in classical music.
The symphony "Astana" was a valuable gift in terms of the celebration in Viet Nam of the 35th Anniversary of State Sovereignty of Kazakhstan, as well as the upcoming Independence Day of the country.
