The Danatar Ovezov State Music School under the Maya Kuliyeva Turkmen National Conservatory hosted a meeting between students and the author of the "Symphony of Neutrality," the Honored Art Worker Rovshen Nepesov.
Opening the meeting, the well-known director Eziz Jumaniyazov noted that when performing Rovshen Nepesov’s music, we fall in love with the melodies and feel their power, but until now, students had no opportunity to speak with the composer. Now, this has become possible. The occasion for the meeting was the upcoming 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s permanent neutrality — an event to which Rovshen Nepesov dedicated his new composition, the "Symphony of Neutrality."
Amid applause from those gathered, the maestro sat at the piano and performed his work for the young generation of musicians. The music carried a certain grandeur, as is common in patriotic compositions, but above all, it conveyed calmness and a confident sense of a bright future for the Turkmen people. The "Symphony of Neutrality" made an indelible impression on the students. The atmosphere in the auditorium was one of sincerity. The "Symphony of Neutrality" became not just music, but a bridge between two generations of musicians. The students asked composer Rovshen Nepesov questions that interested them.
– What inspired you to create this symphony?
– True inspiration comes when you feel a responsibility to your people. I believe that music is not only art but also service. It is not enough to be just a professional; it is important to dedicate your knowledge and talent to your homeland. You have probably noticed the national melody in the "Symphony of Neutrality," in the creation of which the tuyduk and dutar — traditional national musical instruments — play an important role. This is not just an orchestral piece — it is a musical portrait of our country. The spirit of the times sounds in this music. That is why I dedicated the "Symphony of Neutrality" to our Hero Arkadag.
– How are such motifs born? Do you hear them in advance, or do they appear during the process?
– It all begins with silence. I listen to my inner voice. Sometimes the sound of the wind in the desert or a children's song on the street is enough to create a musical image.
– Is it difficult to combine the sound of a folk instrument with a symphonic sound?
– It is a challenge, but also a great joy. The tuyduk, for example, possesses a special spiritual energy. It can tell what words cannot express.
– Maestro, how do you feel among the youth?
– I am happy that we are one family. Today, a bridge has been laid between us, which, I am sure, will only strengthen over time.
At the end of the meeting, at the students’ request, the composer performed several more of his original works. That evening, the school was filled not only with music. Respect, inspiration, and a deep connection between generations were heard. Thus, the "Symphony of Neutrality" showed that music can unite hearts, speak of eternal values, and inspire service to the homeland.
