Kairgul Sartbaeva’s art and family legacy lives on
Summary and headline written by AI from the source article. How we work
In Kyrgyzstan, Kairgul Sartbaeva, a celebrated opera singer, is remembered by her son and colleagues for her dedication to art and her warm family life.
Iskender Sartbaev, her son and the artistic director of an opera and ballet theater, recalled his mother’s devotion to her children, bringing them gifts and attention even while touring. He described her as the center of their world.
Kairgul balanced a demanding career with motherhood, continuing to teach and perform while raising her children after the death of her husband, conductor Kuanichbek Arziev. Despite facing challenges, she remained committed to her craft and nurtured her family. Kamchybek Kusakov, a People's Artist of Kyrgyzstan who performed with Sartbaeva for years, praised her talent and work ethic. He remembered her dedication to rehearsals and her mastery of the soprano voice, especially in performances like Madama Butterfly.
Kusakov noted that her son, Iskender, now carries on her work at the theater, ensuring her legacy endures through her art, recordings, and students.
