A concert dedicated to the anniversaries of the classics of national art, as well as famous cultural figures of modern Kazakhstan, will be featured for the audience at Astana Opera, Delovoy Kazakhstan reports.
On June 22, stars of the capital’s opera house will take the Baiseitova Chamber Hall stage in a rich musical evening Ulylargha Taghzym, organized in collaboration with the Composers’ Union and the Vocalists’ Union of Kazakhstan.
“The concert of vocal music, created by our team together with two republican public organizations, will be a tribute to the memory of masters of performing arts, great singers – the 110th anniversary of Kulyash Baiseitova and Zhamal Omarova, the 100th anniversary of Roza Baglanova. They brought fame to the national vocal school and our songwriting all over the world, and received many significant awards,” the Honoured Worker of Kazakhstan Azamat Zheltyrguzov said.
“We also want to honour the memory of the masters of the national composing school – Bakhytzhan Baikadamov, whose 105th anniversary is celebrated this year, the 95th anniversary of Gaziza Zhubanova, Dungenbai Botbayev and Kenzhebek Kumisbekov, the 90th anniversary of Yerkegali Rakhmadiyev and the 85th anniversary of Mynzhasar Mangitayev. These cultural figures promoted the musical creativity of Kazakhstan in the international arena. We will celebrate the anniversaries of famous writers and playwrights, authors of librettos for operas – the 125th anniversary of Mukhtar Auezov and the 120th anniversary of Gabit Musrepov. This year marks the 90th anniversary of the famous director Azerbaizhan Mambetov and the 100th anniversary of the hero of the Great Patriotic War Manshuk Mametova,” Azamat Zheltyrguzov added. “At the same time, we will celebrate the anniversaries of the living leading figures who have made a great contribution to the development of Kazakh classical art: the 75th anniversary of the outstanding singer Gafiz Yessimov and famous contemporary composers – the 75th anniversary of Zholaman Tursynbayev, Vladimir Strigotsky-Pak and Aitkali Zhaiymov, 70th anniversary of Donedil Kazhimov and 60th anniversary of Serikzhan Abdinurov.”
It is important to note that in addition to his work as Astana Opera’s opera company director, Azamat Zheltyrguzov is one of the leading baritones of the Kazakh classical music scene. His first role at the Baiseitova Opera House was Omar in Yerkegali Rakhmadiyev’s opera Kamar-Sulu. During the performances, the classical composer was personally present in the hall and always highly praised the singer’s performance. Despite the difference in age categories, a strong friendship developed between the author and the soloist. Under the vocalist’s belt there is a performance in the main part in the concert version of the opera Sultan Beibars by the contemporary composer and kuishi Aitkali Zhaiymov. With great love, Azamat Zheltyrguzov performs the works by Gaziza Zhubanova, such as the famous art song Zhyr Zhazamyn Zhuregimnen and other songs and opera arias. “My great love for vocal art was born at a young age. Grandmother took me to see Roza Baglanova’s performance when she gave a recital in our village. The great singer’s live performance made an indelible impression on my childhood imagination, and I decided to dedicate my life to singing no matter what it takes. I eagerly listened to recordings of performances by Kulyash Baiseitova, Yermek Serkebayev, often watched musical evenings of Bibigul Tulegenova on TV,” the artist shared.
As part of the Ulylargha Taghzym concert, Astana Opera’s brilliant soloists will perform vocal works by Kazakh composers, whose anniversaries will be celebrated this evening. The bright program will also consist of works in different languages from the repertoire of the performers, to whom this concert is also dedicated.
We would like to add that in the Year of Children, the June repertoire of the Baiseitova Chamber Hall will open on the International Children’s Day with the annual concert of the Astana Opera Children’s Studio. On June 1, young artists of the choral and ballet departments of the children’s studio will take the stage in the program Children Invite to the Opera House.
On June 4, the traditional Rainbow of Talents concert will take place as part of the Year of Children events. This performance is a summation of sorts of the creative work of the students of the School for Gifted Children of the Kazakh National University of Arts. During the academic year, they achieve high results, becoming laureates of various international competitions, touring in the republic and abroad, and the most hardworking get the opportunity to take the Astana Opera stage, where the country’s outstanding musicians and artists perform.
This month, the opera house will also present a varied concert program for adult listeners. Thus, on June 6, a musical evening Bach for Two will be offered to the audience. The Astana Opera Chamber Orchestra and soloists – a violinist from the USA Vladimir Dyo and the principal first violin of the orchestra, the Honoured Worker of Kazakhstan Bagdat Abilkhanov will perform Bach’s Violin Concertos No. 1 and No. 2, and the Concerto for Two Violins.
On June 8, there will be a choral music concert Sounds of World performed by the Chamber Choir of the Rakhmadiyev State Academic Philharmonic under the leadership of the Honoured Worker of Kazakhstan Gulmira Kuttybadamova. The musical evening will also feature soloists – the Astana Opera International Opera Academy attendees Guldana Aldadosova, Elmira Shpekpayeva, Alikhan Zeinolla, Valeriy Selivanov.
The Magic of Three Instruments concert will be offered to the audience on June 10 by the trio Renaissance, featuring the soloist of the Zhambyl Kazakh State Philharmonic, violinist Yerkebulan Saparbayev, artists of the ALMATY AYENDERI Palace of the Republic cellist Eldar Aitbekov and pianist Askar Kulsharipov. The evening is dedicated to the memory of the collective’s founder – Kazakh violinist and composer Ashim Unaibekov. The concert also features a wind quartet from the capital, consisting of flutist Khadisha Yelibayeva, clarinetist Tatyana Shtogrina, oboist Zhangir Kossumbayev, and bassoonist Vladimir Ardashev.
On June 12, artists of the Astana Opera Orchestra Alexander Taraskin, Balzhan Saparova, Alima Abeuova, Aida Abdykadyrova, as well as Zhanbota Balgabekov will perform in the concert Flute Fictions. The musicians will perform flute music by Western European composers of the 19th-21st centuries and a work by Kazakh author Akmaral Kazhgaliyeva. Piano – Saltanat Akbassova, Dana Abdykadyrova, Gulzhanat Zhanatayeva.
The concert Haydn, Schubert, Kurmangazy from the Kazakh Quartet Invites series will take place on June 17. Gaziza Zhubanova State String Quartet under the direction of the Honoured Worker of Kazakhstan Yernar Myntayev will perform Kurmangazy’s kui for string quartet, arranged by Ussenov and works by Haydn and Schubert.
The program of the Music of Contrasts concert on June 26 will feature chamber works of the Baroque era and works by the 20th century composers. Artists of the Astana Opera Orchestra, violinist Elmira Zharmukhamedova, Honoured Worker of Kazakhstan, oboist Damilya Makhpirova, bassoonist Asset Neldybayev, as well as pianist Saida Ussenaliyeva will take the stage.
