27.03.2023 10:57 Astana Opera celebrates World Theatre Day Theatre Day is a professional holiday of hundreds of thousands of people who have devoted their lives to serving this glorious and beautiful art form. It is celebrated all over the world on March 27. Astana Opera’s team did not become an exception. The stars of the capital’s opera house talked about what theatre means for artists, how this holiday is celebrated and whether there are any special traditions on this day.
25.03.2023 09:43 Dedication to Nauryz: The Heritage of the Great Steppe in Astana Ballet ASTANA. KAZINFORM On March 25, the Astana Ballet Theatre will present «The Heritage of the Great Steppe» concert program, which will immerse the audience into the atmosphere of travelling through the vast Kazakh steppe.
24.03.2023 22:05 Elmar Buribayev is new conductor of Astana Opera Symphony Orchestra ASTANA. KAZINFORM Elmar Buribayev became a conductor of Astana Opera. Under his belt is a brilliant study at the Conservatorio di Musica «Giuseppe Verdi» in Milan and the Academy of Public Administration under the President of Kazakhstan, as well as the title of diploma holder of the international competition of opera and symphony conductors in Romania. Among Elmar Buribayev’s professional achievements, musicologists include performances with orchestras in Bulgaria, Romania, Italy and other countries, the press office of Astana Opera reported.
24.03.2023 10:11 Brand Dubai launches fourth edition of Ramadan Recipes Guide DUBAI. KAZINFORM Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office (GDMO), has partnered with Dubai-based chefs and restaurants and cafés from its «Proudly from Dubai» (PFD) network to launch the fourth edition of the Ramadan Recipes Guide, featuring 30 original recipes for 30 days.
24.03.2023 09:51 Nauryz meiramy marked in Italy ROME. KAZINFORM The Kazakh Embassy in Italy celebrated the Nauryz meiramy. Kazakh students studying there, members of the association of Kazakhstani youth in Italy, Kazakh diplomats took part in the festive events, Kazinform cites the Foreign Ministry’s press service.
24.03.2023 08:40 Astana Ballet to host «The Multifaceted World of Ballet» exhibition ASTANA. KAZINFORM On March 25 at 17:00, the Astana Ballet Theater will host the opening of the exhibition «The Multifaceted World of Ballet», which will include a public talk with the participation of choreographer Aigul Tati and artists of the Astana Ballet Theater.
20.03.2023 14:16 Astana Opera: A dedication to the steppe genius ASTANA. KAZINFORM In anticipation of the bright holiday of Nauryz, Qurmanghazy – Rukhty Sazdyn Sardary concert took place with great success at Astana Opera at the Kulyash Baiseitova Chamber Hall. The musical evening was dedicated to the work of the legendary Kazakh composer Qurmanghazy Saghyrbaiuly, the founder of the dombyra school, the creator of the author’s performing style, who had a great influence on the development of Kazakh folk musical culture.
17.03.2023 22:00 Back to the origins of traditions - Astana Opera to widely celebrate Nauryz ASTANA. KAZINFORM The bright holiday of Nauryz will be widely celebrated at Astana Opera. During the days of festivities, the opera house will present a rich program on both stages: on March 19 and 21, the national opera-ballet Qalqaman – Mamyr by the famous Kazakh composer Balnur Qydyrbek awaits the residents and guests of the capital at the opera house’s Grand Hall. On March 22, a festive concert Nauryz-Duman, abundant with a wide variety of national melodies, will be held at the Kulyash Baiseitova Chamber Hall, the press office of Astana Opera reported.
17.03.2023 12:12 Turan ensemble to go on world tour ASTANA. KAZINFORM Soloists of the Kazakhconcert state concert organization named after Rosa Baglanova, the Turan ethnic and folklore ensemble, will go on the world tour to celebrate its 15th anniversary, Kazinform refers to the Kazakhconcert press service.
16.03.2023 21:45 Astana Opera soloists Zhannat Baktay and Artur Gabdiyev star in L’Elisir d’Amore ASTANA. KAZINFORM Significant debuts of the opera house’s magnificent soloists took place at Astana Opera on March 14 and 15 in Donizetti’s effervescent comic opera L’Elisir d’Amore. The famous opera prima Zhannat Baktay and the brilliant tenor Artur Gabdiyev took the stage for the first time in the main parts of Adina and Nemorino. The performances were conducted by the musical director of the production, the opera house’s principal conductor, and the world-famous Maestro Alan Buribayev, the press office of Astana Opera reported.
13.03.2023 11:35 Almaty to host exhibition dated to 100th anniversary of People’s Artist Biken Rimmova ALMATY. KAZINFORM An exhibition, dated to the 100th anniversary of People’s Artist of Kazakhstan Biken Rimmova «A life woven with art» will take place in Almaty, Kazinform cites the press service of the Taldykorgan Drama Theatre named after Biken Rimmova.
13.03.2023 10:50 Astana Opera to host festival dedicated to a classic ASTANA. KAZINFORM Famous performers from the USA, Europe and Kazakhstan will participate in the Rachmaninoff Tribute music festival, dedicated to the great classic’s 150th anniversary. From April 4 to 7, four unforgettable evenings of the eminent composer’s immortal music await the residents and guests of the capital at Astana Opera.
10.03.2023 07:51 Kazakh yurt causes a sensation at ITB Berlin ASTANA. KAZINFORM Kazakhstan took part in the ITB Berlin international tourist exhibition held between March 7 and 9 in the capital of Germany after three years of pandemic restrictions, Kazinform cites the Kazakh Culture and Sports Ministry’s press service.
09.03.2023 19:04 Tokayev meets with Great Patriotic War veteran Ivan Gapich URALSK. KAZINFORM – President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev had a conversation with 100-year-old war veteran Ivan Gapich and 96-year-old local historian Zhaisan Akbayev, Kazinform cites the Akorda press service.
09.03.2023 17:12 President pays visit to Atameken Palace of Arts URALSK. KAZINFORM – The President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, visited the Atameken Palace of Arts, which is the largest culture facility in West Kazakhstan region with a capacity of 920 visitors. The Kazakh Head of State attended an exhibition devoted to the history and creative heritage of the region, Kazinform cites Akorda.
09.03.2023 07:45 Dimash’s music video «The Story of One Sky» screened in London ASTANA. KAZINFORM On March 7, the Crystal Palace International Film Festival in London hosted a screening of «The Story of One Sky». The cozy West Norwood Picturehouse gathered art connoisseurs, including Dimash’s fans. Dears from Great Britain, Ireland and other countries came specially for the film screening, Kazinform learned from dimashnews.com.
08.03.2023 13:50 Kazakh Culture Minister awards workers of culture congratulatory letters ASTANA. KAZINFORM Kazakh Culture and Sports Minister Askhat Oralov awarded workers of culture, sports and archiving the letters of congratulation on behalf of the Head of State, Kazinform quotes the Minister’s Facebook account.
08.03.2023 12:41 New Kazakhstan-Georgia movie release set for Mar 9 ALMATY. KAZINFORM The release of a new romantic comedy «More than love» is set for March 9. Well-known Kazakh actor Farkhat Abdraimov and esteemed Vakhtang Kikabidze played their final film roles, Kazinform reports.
07.03.2023 18:40 Culture and traditions of CA countries presented in Ethiopia ADDIS ABABA. KAZINFORM – The Cultural Center «Abai» at the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Ethiopia hosted a cultural evening dedicated to the traditions and customs of the peoples of Central Asia, Kazinform cites the press service of the Kazakh MFA.
06.03.2023 22:30 Ballet dancers talk about how to congratulate women on March 8 ASTANA. KAZINFORM With spring approaching, International Women’s Day is near. Men are beginning to think about how to please their ladies and what to give them on March 8. Astana Opera’s ballet dancers, who every day work with ballerinas – the personification of female beauty, answered the questions: «Do they feel the approach of spring?» and «What special gift did they have for their female co-workers, who are probably not so easy to please?», Kazinform learned from Astana Opera press office.
