A creative evening took place today in the Bashkir State Philharmonic, timed to coincide with the 90th anniversary of the unique singer and kuraiist, People’s Artist of the Republic, holder of the Order of Salavat Yulaev Abdulla Sultanov.

On the gala evening, Minister of Culture Amin Shafikov, Deputy Chairman of the State Assembly - Kurultay of the Republic of Bashkortostan Elvira Aitkulova, Chairman of the World Bashkir Danir Gainullin, friends, colleagues, and admirers of the talent of the national singer warmly congratulated the hero of the day. Many warm congratulations, words of gratitude and admiration for Abdulla Afzalovich’s talent were heard from the stage.

“You have raised several generations of singers with your work and talent. You have glorified Bashkir folk art not only in Russia, but also in many countries of the world. I sincerely wish you long life, health, delight and further us with your creativity, ”said Amina Ivnievna.

Concert began with songs of "Ural" performed by soloists of Bashkir State Philharmonic Society, acted ensemble "Laysan" folk dance "Uraltau" song and dance ensemble "Miras", sounded almost all the famous songs from the repertoire Abdullah Sultanov performed Flura Kildiyarova, Rima Amangildina, Idel Aralbayev, Marcel Kutuev, Ildar Jamalov.

The hero of the day himself, accompanied by Kuraists, national artists of the Republic of Bashkortostan Azat Aitkulov and Ishmurat Ilbakov, sang songs, recreating history, pictures of his native land Ilyas, Kara Surai. His performance caused a storm of applause. His voice has, in the words of musicologists, an amazing flight, an extraordinary breadth of range, a unique sonority. Musicologists believe that one of the main reasons for his beautiful voice and singing breath is that Sultanov plays virtuoso kurai.

In the rich and varied repertoire of Abdulla Afzalovich there are more than 60 Bashkir folk songs of historical themes: "Kakhym-Turya", "Karavan-Saray", "Wil", "Syr-Darya", "Gaisa-akhun", "Squadron", " Army ", about exiles and fugitives" Buranbay "," Biish "," Gumerov "," Shagibarak "and others, about canton commanders" Koly-canton "," Almuhamet-canton "," Tevkelev "," Turekey ", about the heavy the share of Bashkir women "Zulkhizya", "Zulkhabira", "Shaur", "Salimakai", "Gilmiyaz".