ALUA MAKANOVA

1. What motto/slogan would represent you and your art the most?

-  Art embellishes, but never lies. 

2.  What do you value the most in music?

 - Opportunity to be one with your Higher Self is the most valuable thing in music. For me, playing violin is a kind of prayer which helps me to see the depth and beauty of my soul and the world in general.

3. Many musicians say that they get to know themselves more and open own new talents because of your art…How the music influenced you?

   - Music taught me to be disciplined and trust in myself. It opens the way to express my own understanding of beauty. Every composition that I play reveals new facets of my skill not only as an instrumentalist, but also as a person who believes that true love sent from the bottom of the heart will always find its listener. 

4. Who are your idols?

    - I sincerely admire many musicians, entertainers and actors. I have always believed that you should not create an idol for you because the Art requires individuality from every person whether it is a musician or theater actor. 

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5. If you weren't a musician, what would you be?

   - No I am acutely aware that I love what I do and I am at the right place. 

I really love to sing and learn foreign languages. Perhaps I would have been an Actress or Linguist if I chose another way than violin. 

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6. Do you think that musicians have all opportunities to become popular and successful in Kazakhstan (on globally)? Why?

   -  I believe that true art is eternal. Human’s DNA is programmed to seek and reach for the Beauty. Music is unique; it picks the keys to every heart regardless of age, nationality and culinary preferences.

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7. What is the ideal life for you as a musician?

    -  Musician’s ideal life for me is an opportunity for personal fulfillment, reaping rewards and fruits of own labor during the lifetime when you have everything to create regardless of financial or everyday issues.