09.02.2023 09:00 Astana Opera Academy soloists to perform Tchaikovsky’s Iolanta ASTANA. KAZINFORM The International Opera Academy soloists, accompanied by the Astana Opera Symphony Orchestra and Choir, will perform for the first time a concert version of Tchaikovsky’s immortal opera Iolanta.
07.02.2023 10:10 Astana Opera: A debut in the Opera Don Pasquale ASTANA. KAZINFORM On February 3, Astana Opera presented to the residents and guests of the capital Donizetti’s exciting comic opera Don Pasquale within the framework of the Piccolo Theatre project. The Astana Opera International Opera Academy attendee, a promising young tenor Alikhan Zeinolla took the Kulyash Baiseitova Chamber Hall stage as Ernesto for the first time.
04.02.2023 15:17 Kazakhstan and Japan strengthen cultural ties ASTANA. KAZINFORM - The National Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan hosted the opening of the exhibition «In Search of the Divine: The Art of Japan», dedicated to the development of cultural ties between Kazakhstan and Japan, Kazinform cites the press service of the Kazakh Foreign Ministry.
03.02.2023 21:43 Kazakh President attends exhibition of artisans in Taraz TARAZ. KAZINFORM - President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev visited an exhibition of craftsmen of Zhambyl region at the historic and cultural complex Kone Taraz, Kazinform cites Akorda.
03.02.2023 15:07 President lays flowers to monument of Sherkhan Murtaza TARAZ. KAZINFORM – As part of his working visit to Zhambyl region, Kazakh Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev laid flowers to the monument of writer Sherkhan Murtaza, Kazinform has learnt from the Telegram channel of the Akorda press service.
02.02.2023 22:20 An unusual evening of traditional and contemporary choreography at Astana Opera ASTANA. KAZINFORM Two worlds – the 19th and 20th centuries – are completely different and at the same time attractive with their events and discoveries. Reflection of eras can be traced in many art forms, but ballet, speaking the language of the plastique, most accurately conveys the trends of the time. A traditional 19th century ballet – Minkus and Deldevez’s Paquita in Petipa’s choreography, and a modern ballet from the 20th century – Jiří Kylián’s Sechs Tänze to Mozart’s music will be presented on February 5 at Astana Opera, Kazinform learned from the press service of Astana Opera.
02.02.2023 13:56 La STRAVAGANZA at the Astana Ballet Theatre ASTANA. KAZINFORM On February 25, with the assistance of the Ministry of Culture and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Astana Ballet Theatre will present one of the most anticipated events of the season - a concert of the Astana Ballet Theatre Symphony Orchestra under the baton of a guest conductor Arman Murzagaliyev, involving a guest soloist Justus Grimm, cello.
01.02.2023 12:08 TV and Radio Complex of President wins ‘Best Children’s Documentary’ at international festival ASTANA. KAZINFORM – A documentary by director of the Television and Radio Complex of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Serik Ibraim claimed the ‘Best Children’s Documentary’ award at the All-Russian Festival ‘Belaya ptitsa’ (White bird), Kazinform reports.
01.02.2023 11:12 Astana Opera: To the Anniversaries of Musical Geniuses ASTANA. KAZINFORM Astana Opera will celebrate two major events for the world musical community: the 150th anniversary of the great composer, pianist and conductor Sergei Rachmaninoff and the 85th anniversary of one of the most titled opera singers of the 20th century, Yevgeny Nesterenko.
01.02.2023 09:55 Askar Ilyasov named Best Male Actor at the SCO Film Festival ASTANA. KAZINFORM The Shanghai Cooperation Organization Film Festival ended today in Mumbai, India. Kazakh actor Askar Ilyasov was awarded as the Best Male Actor for his role in The Paralympian, Kazinform reports citing dimashnews.com.
30.01.2023 22:20 Evening in memory of famous ballet master to take place in Astana ASTANA. KAZINFORM - In the world of ballet, the teachers are treated with great respect and reverence. Memories of great events and significant achievements of outstanding choreographers are carefully preserved in the history of ballet. The name of the famous ballet master Tursynbek Nurkaliyev, one of the founders of choreographic art in the capital, is inscribed in the history of Kazakh ballet for centuries. On February 8, a Commemorative Evening «Thank You, Master!» will take place at Astana Opera’s Grand Hall, Kazinform cites the website of the Opera and Ballet Theater ‘Astana Opera’.
29.01.2023 14:20 Dimash Kudaibergen presents Kazakhstan at SCO Film Festival in India ASTANA. KAZINFORM World-known signer Dimash Kudaibergen arrived in India to take part in the SCO Film Festival, Kazinform reports.
27.01.2023 14:01 Yassawi, Aisha Bibi mausoleums showcased at photo exhibition in Istanbul BAKU. KAZINFORM The International Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation held a photo exhibition on «Cultural Heritage of the Turkic World of the 19th Century» at the Istanbul Palace of Yildiz, Kazinform correspondent reports.
26.01.2023 22:00 Le Corsaire to appear at Astana Opera stage in a favorable light ASTANA. KAZINFORM Adolphe Adam’s spectacular ballet Le Corsaire awaits the audience at Astana Opera on January 28 and 29. The world classical ballet gem was staged by the artistic director of the ballet company, the People’s Artist of Russia Altynai Asylmuratova. True magic on the opera house’s stage will be created not only by musicians and ballet dancers, but also by lighting designers, who help the viewers feel the characters’ moods and personalities and immerse themselves in the wonderful world of high art, Kazinform refers to Astana Opera.
26.01.2023 12:18 Kurmangazy Folk Instruments Orchestra marks its 90th concert season ALMATY. KAZINFORM Director of the Kazakh national orchestra of folk instruments named after Kurmangazy Medet Kuanyshev believes that kyui and folk instruments may precisely reveal the soul of Kazakh people, Kazinform refers to the city regional communications service of Almaty.
25.01.2023 18:45 Ruler of Egypt from the Kazakh steppes: «Sultan Baybars» at Astana Ballet ASTANA. KAZINFORM On February 17 and 18, the Astana Ballet Theatre will show the «Sultan Baybars» ballet staged by chief choreographer of the theatre Mukaram Avakhri and dedicated to the 800th anniversary of the Founder of the Mamluk dynasty in Egypt.
24.01.2023 13:45 Well-known composer Arman Duissenov passes away at 48 ASTANA. KAZINFORM – Honored worker of culture, well-known composer, Qurmet order recipient Arman Duissenov passed away at the age of 48. The Ministry of Culture and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan confirmed the news, Kazinform correspondent reports.
24.01.2023 13:06 Astana Opera Academy soloist wins World Opera Diva special prize ASTANA. KAZINFORM Soloist of the Astana Opera International Opera Academy Guldana Aldadossova won a special prize at the prestigious Hibla Gerzmava International Opera Singers and Accompanists Competition, held at the Stanislavsky and Nemirovich-Danchenko Musical Theatre in Moscow.
23.01.2023 22:26 Binary outburst of choreographic art in Astana Ballet ASTANA. KAZINFORM On February 3 and 4, the Astana Ballet Theatre will present the Evening of One-act Ballets, which includes performances of «Salome» staged by the chief choreographer of the theatre Mukaram Avakhri and «Longing» staged by Ricardo Amarante. A rave of emotions in plastique, as well as minimalism in artistic design await the capital’s audience.
23.01.2023 20:14 Astana Opera: New Heroines of Qyz Zhibek ASTANA. KAZINFORM Significant debuts took place at Astana Opera in the national classical masterpiece – Yevgeniy Brussilovsky’s opera Qyz Zhibek. On January 21 and 22, opera soloists Galina Cheplakova and Assem Sembina for the first time took the stage in the title role of Zhibek.
