A festive concert dedicated to the Day of the Republic of Kazakhstan, titled “Mangi El”, will be held on the stage of the Astana Ballet Theatre on 25 October. The concert program will comprise a selection of the finest examples of national musical and choreographic art, with the aim of creating an atmosphere of celebration and pride in the cultural heritage of the country, DKNews.kz reports.
The evening will also feature the premieres of the choreographic miniatures “Qarlygash” and “Qurbylar”, which are included in the divertissement “The Heritage of the Great Steppe”. These works will be presented to the audience for the first time, accompanied by the Symphony Orchestra of the Astana Ballet Theatre.
The choreographic miniature “Qarlygash” was created by Aigul Tati, an Honoured Figure of Kazakhstan, to the music of Akhmet Zhubanov, a People’s Artist of the Kazakh SSR. The composition “Baqyt Qusy – Qarlygash” is suffused with the warmth of spring, bathed in endless tenderness and illuminated by soft, radiant light. In Kazakh culture, the concept of “Qarlygash” is imbued with significant symbolism, embodying notions of happiness, comfort, and rebirth. The story of dreams and the pursuit of happiness is expressed through a poetic language of movement. The costumes for the miniature were created by the Honoured Figure of Kazakhstan, Muslim Zhumagaliyev.
The choreographic composition “Qurbylar”, which was also staged by Aigul Tati to the music of Ilyas Khojabekov, conveys the atmosphere of youth and joy. Funny and enthusiastic friends come together to dance and share their happiness. The costume designer is Muslim Zhumagaliyev.
The Director of the Astana Ballet Theatre, Tair Karatayev, noted: “One of the concert’s key features will be the performance of national miniatures accompanied by an orchestra. This will lend the performances a unique atmosphere, depth and emotional intensity. The harmonious unity created by an elegant combination of choreography, live music, costumes and set design reveals the beauty of our culture.”
The chief conductor of the theatre, Arman Urazgaliyev, emphasised: “The title of the concert was not selected randomly. “Mangi El” symbolises the eternity and continuity of our culture. The objective of the program’s conception was to immerse the viewer in the atmosphere of national traditions, music and dance, and to awaken a sense of pride in our heritage.”
In a new interpretation of the divertissement “The Heritage of the Great Steppe”, viewers will have the opportunity to see the premieres of the miniatures “Qarlygash” and “Qurbylar”. “These productions reflect the richness and versatility of our culture. Live orchestral music will add a special depth and emotionality, enabling the audience to experience the beauty of our national art,” said Nurlan Kanetov, Artistic Director of the Astana Ballet Theatre.
The Mangi El concert promises to be a real celebration of art, with music and dance merging to create an atmosphere of inspiration, harmony and love for the Motherland on stage.
The event is being held with the support of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
