Kyrgyz National Philharmonic
Kyrgyz National Philharmonic is a landmark building in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan and home to musical performances.[1] It was designed by A. Pechonkin and completed in 1980. The building faces city hall.[2] It is named after Toktogul Satylganov. A statue of Manas and fountains are on the grounds. The building's architecture is brutalist from the Soviet era.[3]
There was a fire in the building in August 2018.[4]
The Congress of Women of the Kyrgyz Republic hosted 25 U.S. Airmen at the venue in 2010 for International Woman's Day.[5]
References
- ^ "National Philharmonic". Your Unofficial Guide to Kyrgyz Republic — GO KG.
- ^ "Philharmonic Hall • Venue in Bishkek".
- ^ "Kyrgyz National Philharmonic, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan". Russian and East European Studies. September 13, 2018.
- ^ "Firefighters Battling Fire At Bishkek Philharmonic Building". RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty.
- ^ "Airmen participate in Kyrgyz Philharmonic". U.S. Air Force.
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