Maldybayeva, Zhyldyz Abdylasovna
(*1946)
Maldybayeva [Muhldibáyuhvuh], Zhyldyz Abdylasovna (7–6–1946, Frunze). Daughter of Maldybayev. Grad. 1972 from the Kirgiz Institute of the Arts, then did advanced study with K. Karayev at the Azerbaijan Cons. (1974–75). Is the first professional woman composer in Kirgizia. Attempts to fuse traditional elements with modern comp. techniques. Is best known for her ballet Ali Baba and the 40 Thieves. Works: Sort by:DefaultTitleDateAscendingDescending Ali Baba and the 40 Thieves (ballet, 1975); orch…