The Ministry of Culture and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan established the Umai National Award in the field of art. This award is a hallmark of quality in the cultural community, and the national status makes it one of the most prestigious in Kazakhstan. In this regard, it is expected that the award will arouse the interest of creative people throughout the country. Astana Opera’s stage director Yerenbak Toikenov talks about this in his interview.
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Adolphe Adam’s fantasy ballet Giselle based on the ancient mystical legend about the Wilis performed by the Astana Opera Ballet Company will be featured for the residents and guests of the capital on October 22 and 23. The classical choreographic masterpiece staged by the company’s artistic director, People’s Artist of Russia, world ballet star Altynai Asylmuratova will be presented at Astana Ballet.
The most discussed and long-awaited premiere of this year, the ballet Cinderella, staged at Astana Opera by the famous choreographer Raimondo Rebeck to Prokofiev’s music, aroused great interest among the audience. A unique interpretation of a beloved fairytale, an abundance of subtle humour provided an opportunity to look at the main characters from a different angle.
The Ministry of Culture and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan is launching a new project to support representatives of the arts. The Organizing Committee of the National Award of Kazakhstan in the field of art UMAI called on creative teams, artists, figures of national culture and all young talents to actively participate in the competition.
A very special International Music Day awaits high art aficionados at Astana Opera in early October: this year, the celebration will be held as part of the 10th anniversary season. Bright, rich program with many surprises for both adults and children was prepared for the listeners at the Kulyash Baiseitova Chamber Hall.
On September 23, Astana Opera’s ballet soloist, laureate of international and republican competitions Serik Nakyspekov performed with great success in the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek. At the Gala Evening of ballet stars, held at the Abdylas Maldybayev Kyrgyz National Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre, the Kazakh dancer impressed the audience with his professional skills and talent.
The Astana Opera Ballet Company is going on tour to Moscow. The performance will take place on October 29 at the Kremlin Palace, one of Russia’s most famous and prestigious theatrical and concert venues. Boris Asafyev’s The Fountain of Bakhchisarai will be presented to the capital’s audience.
National art masterpiece – Muqan Tolebayev’s opera Birzhan – Sara was presented to the audience at Astana Opera on September 24 and 25 under the baton of…
There is very little time left before the premiere of Cinderella at Astana Opera. On October 8 and 9, the residents and guests of the capital will be able to see the performance in a completely new design and interpretation. The Berlin-based Japanese set designer Yoko Seyama has revealed some of the secrets of a truly modern production, which leading theatrical critics are already planning to review.
Astana Opera International Opera Academy attendees Guldana Aldadossova and Dinmukhamed Koshkinbayev became finalists of the 5th Éva Marton International Singing Competition in Budapest. Young performers were given an honour to perform in a grand gala concert accompanied by the Hungarian State Opera Orchestra.