23.01.2023 12:35 World stars Susana Gaspar, Maria Mudryak and Medet Chotabayev to perform in Astana ASTANA. KAZINFORM The Portuguese opera diva Susana Gaspar, as well as the stars of the Kazakh and world opera Maria Mudryak and Medet Chotabayev will perform at the Gala Concert within the framework of the celebration of the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Kazakhstan and the European Union (EU). The unique program will be presented at Astana Opera on February 2. The famous Maestro Abzal Mukhitdin will be conducting, the press office of Astana Opera reported.
20.01.2023 17:11 Crucial to promote Kazakhstan’s cultural heritage at international arena – Deputy PM ASTANA. KAZINFORM – Work on the inclusion of Kazakhstan’s historical monuments into the UNESCO World Heritage List should be done, Deputy Prime Minister Altai Kulginov said Friday, Kazinform correspondent reports.
20.01.2023 12:50 Kazakhstan to establish Presidential Literary Award for young writers ASTANA. KAZINFORM «This year Kazakhstan will establish a special Presidential Literary Award,» Kazakh Culture and Sports Minister Askhat Oralov said.
19.01.2023 10:32 Central Asian nations showcase their culture in Brussels BRUSSELS. KAZINFORM On Tuesday a solemn event dated to the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Central Asian nations and the European Union «Connectivity in Central Asia» took place at the European External Action Service, Kazinform correspondent reports.
16.01.2023 16:15 Kazakhstan awards culture state grants ASTANA. KAZINFORM State Counsellor of Kazakhstan Erlan Karin met with the workers of art and culture of Astana and Almaty cities and took part in the solemn ceremony of awarding culture state grants 2022, the Akorda press service reports.
13.01.2023 15:00 Astana Opera to stage Cinderella Jan 17-18 ASTANA. KAZINFORM The stylish ballet Cinderella, staged by the well-known German choreographer Raimondo Rebeck, will be performed at Astana Opera on January 17 and 18.
11.01.2023 16:48 Appian Way bids for UNESCO status ROME. KAZINFORM - The ancient Roman Appian Way linking Rome to Brindisi in Puglia on Tuesday unveiled a bid for become part of the UNESCO cultural heritage list, ANSA reports.
11.01.2023 15:00 Ballet duet from Kazakhstan to perform at Bolshoi Theatre of Belarus ASTANA. KAZINFORM On January 29, Astana Opera’s ballet soloist Anastasia Zaklinskaya and the opera house’s ballet dancer Dias Kurmangazy will perform the main parts in Adolphe Adam’s Giselle at the Bolshoi Theatre of Belarus. Maestro Yuri Karavaev from Belarus will be conducting the performance, the press service of Astana Opera informed.
09.01.2023 11:16 Japan, Mongolia, Israel, Estonia to attend Vienna Classics Festival in Astana ASTANA. KAZINFORM The new unique project will be presented to the audience at Astana Opera in January. During the course of a month, the Vienna Classics Festival will be held at the capital’s opera house.
06.01.2023 21:19 Louvre Abu Dhabi exhibition to showcase glamour, artistry of Indian cinema ABU DHABI. KAZINFORM As part of its rich 2022-2023 cultural season, Louvre Abu Dhabi has announced its upcoming exhibition, Bollywood Superstars: A Short Story of Indian Cinema, opening on 24th January and concluding on 4th June, 2023.
06.01.2023 09:34 Musical Christmas at Astana Opera ASTANA. KAZINFORM Astana Opera will celebrate the bright holiday of Christmas. On January 7, the opera house’s brilliant soloists will take the Kulyash Baiseitova Chamber Hall stage with an exciting concert program Christmas Chimes, Kazinform learned from the official website of Astana Opera.
04.01.2023 18:11 Astana Opera: New princes in The Nutcracker ASTANA. KAZINFORM In early January, exciting debuts of talented dancers in the main role of the Nutcracker-Prince in Tchaikovsky’s famous ballet The Nutcracker will take place at Astana Opera. The uniqueness of the performance lies in the fact that the production was staged by the outstanding contemporary choreographer, People’s Artist of the USSR, laureate of the State Prizes Yuri Grigorovich.
31.12.2022 14:26 Shining facets of theatre: Astana Ballet sums up results of the year ASTANA. KAZINFORM At the beginning of 2022, Astana Ballet set ambitious plans and tasks. What results have been achieved over the past year? With the support of the Ministry of Culture and Sports, the capital theatre presented five high-profile premieres, went on tour to Tbilisi, Almaty, Taldykorgan, and Karaganda, as well as announced the launch of the First Republican Competition «ASHYQ SAKHNA», the Astana Ballet’s official website reads.
31.12.2022 13:48 Astana Opera: Love is the foundation of everything true ASTANA. KAZINFORM The grand premiere of the national opera-ballet Qalqaman – Mamyr to the music by the well-known Kazakh composer Balnur Qydyrbek staged by the eminent director Yuri Alexandrov was a New Year’s gift to high art aficionados. The story of two lovers came to life at Astana Opera in an unusual theatrical style that combines vocal performance with classical dance.
30.12.2022 09:39 Hundreds of 4,500-yr-old tombs found in central China ZHENGZHOU. KAZINFORM Archaeologists have found more than 300 tombs dating back around 4,500 years in central China's Henan Province, which are of great significance to studying the burial system and social structure of prehistoric China.
30.12.2022 08:52 Astana Ballet presents a show bill for January ASTANA. KAZINFORM On January 6, 7 and 8, the Astana Ballet Theater will present the fabulous and enchanting ballet The Snow Queen staged by Georgy Kovtun to the music of Radik Salimov, the premiere of which was a resounding success in December.
29.12.2022 13:35 Astana Opera: Magic on threshold of the New Year ASTANA. KAZINFORM Astana Opera, in addition to its large-scale creative work, actively participates in charity events. On the threshold of the New Year, the opera house’s volunteers, under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan, held the event «There Will Be Magic» for children with disabilities and children from socially vulnerable families. Volunteers gave children gifts of sweets, toys and fruit baskets.
27.12.2022 09:13 Kazakhstan in Photographs exhibition opens in Cuba HAVANA. KAZINFORM The official opening ceremony of the photo exhibition «Kazakhstan in pictures» was held in the capital of Cuba. The event took place in one of the attractions of the city - the Lesser Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, located in the historic center of Old Havana, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
27.12.2022 07:37 7 culture centres to open doors in Atyrau region ATYRAU. KAZINFORM «7 culture centers set to host 1,600 people are being built in Atyrau region,» Deputy Governor of the region Kairat Nurtayev said.
24.12.2022 11:54 Dimash Kudaibergen to give concerts in Armenia, Malaysia ASTANA. KAZINFORM World-famous Kazakhstani vocalist Dimash Kudaibergen plans to give concerts in Armenia and Malaysia, Kazinform reports.
