Laura Kumarkhanova

Opera singer, graduate of the children’s studio of the “Astana Opera” Theatre of Opera and Ballet, scholarship holder of the “Foundation of the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan – Elbasy”

    EDUCATION:

2016–2020 – College of the Kazakh National University of Arts, majoring in Academic Singing, Department of Vocal Art and Conducting.

2020–2024 – Graduated from Accademia D’Arte Lirica in Osimo, Italy.

2025 – Kazakh National University of Arts n.a. Kulyash Baiseitova, majoring in Academic Singing, Department of Vocal Art.

    CREATIVE ACHIEVEMENTS:

International Competition for Young Vocalists “Orpheus” – Second Degree Laureate (Russia).

15th International Music Competition “Music Seasons Art-Duo” – First Degree Laureate and Special Prize winner (Prague).

2nd International Youth Competition “Jumeirah Sounds” – Grand Prix winner (UAE).

2nd International Performing Arts Competition named after Vazha Chachava – First Degree Laureate (Georgia).

International Competition “Primavera Romana” – First Degree Laureate (Italy).

International Competition-Festival “Musical Astana” – Third Degree Laureate and Special Prize winner (Kazakhstan).

International Competition “Singing Emirates” – Grand Prix winner (UAE).

1st Republican Competition-Festival “Nur-Astana” – First Degree Laureate (Kazakhstan).

International Competition “Fiestalonia Kazakhstan” – First Degree Laureate (Kazakhstan).

1st Republican Competition “Art! Friendship! Peace!” – First Degree Laureate (Kazakhstan).

1st Republican Vocal Competition dedicated to the 80th anniversary of Honored Artist of the Kazakh SSR and Professor Kanat Omarbayev – Second Degree Laureate (Kazakhstan).

International Vocal Competition “Astana Sounds” – Grand Prix winner.

She has performed on the main stage of the “Astana Opera” Theatre and at theatres in Italy in renowned operas, including E. Brusilovsky’s “Kyz Zhibek,” M. Tulegenov’s “Birzhan-Sara,” G. Puccini’s “La Bohème,” “Tosca,” “Turandot,” “Gianni Schicchi,” “Suor Angelica,” G. Verdi’s “Aida,” G. Bizet’s “Carmen,” G. Rossini’s “Cinderella,” and others.