Electronic Press Kit
Arsen Bekirov
Crimean Tatar Tenor
Honored Artist of the Republic of Crimea & the Republic of Tatarstan
Biography
Arsen Bekirov is a Crimean Tatar tenor, Honored Artist of the Republic of Crimea (2008) and the Republic of Tatarstan (2016), and a soloist of the Crimean State Philharmonic since 2002 and of the legendary Crimean Tatar folk ensemble Qirim. He performs in six languages — Crimean Tatar, Russian, Ukrainian, English, Turkish and Greek. He graduated from the Donetsk State Academy of Music (conservatory) in 2010. In 2025 he released his debut solo EP "Qirim" — nine original tracks bridging Crimean Tatar melodic tradition with contemporary ethno-pop. The music video for "Seni Seven" received the QARADENIZ Production award. In April 2026, in Istanbul, he recorded 31 songs with Grammy-winning producer Ian Brennan (Tinariwen, Zomba Prison Project). He is the founder of the Arsen Bekirov Vocal School in Simferopol.
Key Facts
🎭 Crimean State PhilharmonicSoloist since 2002 — 24+ years on the professional stage
🏆 Honored ArtistRepublic of Crimea (2008) & Republic of Tatarstan (2016)
💿 Qirim EP (2025)9 original tracks — ethno-pop, world music
🎬 QARADENIZ Production AwardBest music video for "Seni Seven" (2025)
🎙️ 31 songs with Ian BrennanRecorded in Istanbul 2026 with Grammy-winning producer
🏆 QARADENIZ Production Award — awarded for "Seni Seven" music video
🌍 6 languagesCrimean Tatar, Russian, Ukrainian, English, Turkish, Greek
Recognition & Press
🏆 QARADENIZ Production Award (2025)Best music video — "Seni Seven"
🎖 Honored Artist of the Republic of Crimea Honorary title, 2008
🎖 Honored Artist of the Republic of Tatarstan Honorary title, 2016
🎻 Soloist since 2002Crimean State Philharmonic; soloist of the folk ensemble Qirim
Press mentions:
- Qirim ensemble page — Crimean Philharmonic website (krim-gf.ru)
- Tatarstan tour announcement — "Realnoe Vremya" (2015)
- Report on the debut solo program — QHA (2006)
Video
Seni Sevem — QARADENIZ award-winning video
Nazli nazli — Crimean Tatar folk song, live
Maneler — from Qirim EP
Streaming
Booking & Formats
Available for weddings, corporate events, private parties, official events and solo concerts — in Crimea and with travel. The program is assembled individually for each event.
💍 Weddings & private parties
🏢 Corporate events
🏛 Official events
🎤 Solo concerts
Repertoire: world hits (Teddy Swims, The Weeknd, Andrea Bocelli, Scorpions), pop classics, Crimean Tatar folk and original songs, Turkish and Greek music. Performed solo with backing tracks or with a live band, in six languages.
For enquiries, use the contacts in the section below.
Live
Arsen Bekirov performs solo, with the Crimean State Philharmonic orchestra, and with the Qirim ensemble. Current live dates are announced through the official channels below. For booking enquiries, use the contacts in this kit.
Contact
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