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].[1][2]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.[3] 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.[4]
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.[7][8][9]
He joined the Qurmangazi Orchestra's concert tour in
Aktobe in 2018.[10]
In 2018, at the "Open Spring" concert held at the "Uzbekistan" International Forums Palace, he performed Frank Sinatra's "My Way".[11]
In 2019, he became the first Uzbek to perform on the prestigious
La Scala stage in
Milan,
Italy.[12][13]
^"II Международный конкурс им. М.Магомаева" [II International Competition named after. M. Magomaeva]. Фонд культурно-музыкального наследия Муслима Магомаева, 2020 [Muslim Magomayev Cultural and Musical Heritage Foundation, 2020] (in Russian). Retrieved 2023-11-21.
^"Лауреаты II Международного Конкурса вокалистов имени М.Магомаева" [Laureates of the II International Vocal Competition named after M. Magomayev.]. Фонд культурно-музыкального наследия Муслима Магомаева, 2020 [ Muslim Magomayev Cultural and Musical Heritage Foundation, 2020] (in Russian). Retrieved 2023-11-21.
^"Женисбек Пиязов" [Zhenisbek Piyazov]. tch16.medici.tv (in Russian). Retrieved 2023-11-21.