Batyrkhan Issak is an 19-year-old cellist from Astana, Kazakhstan. He is currently a first-year Bachelor’s student at the Academy of Music of the University of Ljubljana, where he studies under Professor Eldar Saparayev.

He began his musical education at a specialized music school in Astana and continued his studies at the Kazakh National University of Arts. His artistic development has been shaped by the guidance of Professors Bakhytzhan Mussakhodzhayeva and Eldar Saparayev.

Batyrkhan is a laureate of numerous national and international competitions, including:

1. IV International People’s Assembly of Arts “Talents of the 21st Century” – First Prize (2017)
2. International Competition named after A. Zhubanov – Third Prize (2017)
3. International Competition “Jumeirah Sounds” – Grand Prix (2018)
4. XIV International Competition “Astana–Merey” (ages 12–13) – First Prize (2018)
5. International Competition “Astana–Merey” (ages 13–15) – First Prize
6. I International Competition named after Eva, Joseph, and Semyon Kogan – Third Prize
7. I International Television Competition – Grand Prix
8. XXV International Competition of Creative Youth “Shabyt” – First Prize (2022)
9. 44th Republican Competition of Creative Youth among Colleges – First Prize (2023)
10. International Ensemble Competition, Middle East Classical Music Academy – First Prize (2024)
11. I International Competition “Voce di Cello” – Grand Prix (2024)
12. Chamber Music Competition named after V. T. Uzbekov – First Prize (2024)
13. Accordi Musicali Academy International Competition – Second Prize (2025)

Batyrkhan has participated in masterclasses with distinguished cellists such as Gustav Rivinius, Marc Coppey, and Alexander Chaushian, which have played an important role in shaping his artistic perspective.

Batyrkhan Issak is a dedicated and ambitious young artist, striving to build a successful international solo career.