Mr. Jigjiddorj Nanzaddorj, a conductor and concertmaster of the Mongolian State Morin Khuur Ensemble, is a well-known virtuoso morin khuurist. While he is the "Amateur Morin Khuur Players' Contest" judge this year, he is also the instructor of the master class to teach you about the skills, techniques, and secrets of the morin khuur that he accumulated over the years of playing and performing experience.
He graduated as a professional Morin khuur player at the Mongolian State Conservatory in 2003-2013 as well as an orchestral conducting from 2018-2020. He has worked at the Morin Khuur Ensemble of Mongolia since 2008 and has solo performed dozens of works and music compositions by Mongolian and foreign composers. He’s performed on many world-renowned stages, including ‘Bolshoi Theater’, Russia, ‘China National Grand Theater’ of Beijing, China, UNESCO Hall in Paris, France and UN Hall in New York, USA.
Awards
2018
The Order of “Polar Star”
2016
"Grand Prize" of the B.Sharav dedicated 2nd International music and vocal competition
2015
"First Prize Winner" of G.Jamiyan dedicated 4th International competition of professional Morin khuur players
2012
Cultural Leading Officer of Mongolia
2011
"Silver tree" awards for musician of the year from the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science
2011
"First Prize Winner" of L.Murdorj dedicated State musicians competition