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named after Abay
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Concert
Concert of Young Artists of the Almaty Choreographic College named after A. Seleznyov
The concert of young artists of the A. Seleznev Almaty Choreographic School brings together the ballet fairy tale “The Butterfly,” “Classical Symphony,” pas de deux, variations, and dances in a range of styles.
- May
- Thursday
- 19:00
Opera
La traviata
Amid the glittering salons and dazzling ballrooms of nineteenth-century Paris unfolds the fate of Violetta — a woman cast aside by society, yet spiritually elevated by the power of love. Verdi’s La Traviata is a timeless opera that has moved audiences to tears for more than 170 years.
Opera in 2 acts
Francesco Maria Piave
Cast and Performers
(May 14, 2026, 19:00)
- Violetta Valery Maria Mudryak, (Italy), Honored Worker of the RK
- Alfredo Germont Nurgalym Amanbay
- Flora Bervoix Elena Nikonova
- Giorgio Germont Oleg Tatamirov, Honored Worker of the RK
- Annina, Violetta’s maid Madina Yerlanova
- Gastone Islam Khamzayev
- Barone Douphol Kairat Omirbekov
- Marchese d’Obigny Shyngys Nurgaliuly, first performance
- Dottore Grenvil Bekzat Abitov
- Giuseppe, Violetta’s servant Daniyar Tulegenov
- Commissioner Alikhan Beisekov, first performance
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Symphony Orchestra and Chorus of the Kazakh National Opera and Ballet Theatre named after Abay
- Conductor – Kuanysh Ismailov
- May
- Saturday
- 18:00
Opera
Iolanta
“Iolanta” is an opera about love, revelation, and the light that changes судьбу. Tchaikovsky’s poetic music transforms this story into a delicate and deeply touching theatrical revelation.
A lyrical opera in one act
P. I. Tchaikovsky
Cast and Performers
(May 16, 2026, 18:00)
- Iolanta, daughter of King Rene Nadia Nadenova
- Count Vaudemont, a Burgundian knight Khalid Nuraliev
- Robert, Duke of Burgundy Nurbol Artykbayev, first performance
- Rene, the King Ilyas Artagaliev
- Ibn-Hakia, a Moorish physician Talgat Kuzembayev, People’s Artist of Kazakhstan, laureate of the State Prize of the Republic of Kazakhstan
- Marta, Iolanta’s nursemaid Lyazzat Brimgazina
- Brigitta Anzhela Shagarova
- Laura Elena Nikonova
- Bertrand, doorkeeper of the castle Tair Tazhi
- Almeric, armour-bearer to the King Farkhat Kubiev
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Symphony Orchestra, Chorus and Ballet of the Kazakh National Opera and Ballet Theatre after Abay
- Conductor – Renat Salavatov, People’s Artist of Tatarstan, Honored Artist of Russia, Honored Artist of the Republic of Kazakhstan
- Chief Chorus Master – Aliya Temirbekova, Honored Worker of the Republic of Kazakhstan
- May
- Sunday
- 18:00
Ballet
Frescoes
In Frescoes, myth, passion, and the breath of the ancient steppe come alive, as love and sacrifice attain the grandeur of stage poetry.
Ballet in 2 acts
T. Mynbayev
Cast and Performers
(May 17, 2026, 18:00)
- Shamkhat, priestess of the temple of Ishtore Malika Mussina
- Ishbaqa, chieftain of Ishquzy tribe Azamat Askarov
- Kosog Rafael Urazov
- Kosog’s bride Aiman Yegisbayeva
- Nameless Akyl Zhuas, first performance
- Khor-Akhte Dauren Zhenis
- Kene-Sary Eldar Abilov
- Centaur Nursultan Alpamysuly
- Horse Gulim Tursyngaliyeva (), first performance
- Kagan of Kyr-quzy tribe Amir Zheksenbek
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Symphony Orchestra, Ballet and Chorus of the Kazakh National Opera and Ballet Theatre named after Abay
- Conductor – Mukhtar Kaldayakov
- May
- Thursday
- 19:00
Opera
Birzhan – sara
On stage, the legend of Birzhan and Sara comes alive — a story of love, dignity, and an unbroken spirit, звучащая with the true power of Kazakh operatic classicism.
Opera in 2 acts
М. Tulebayev
Cast and Performers
(May 21, 2026, 19:00)
- Birzhan Baluan Berkenov
- Sara Zhadyra Amanova
- Altynay Amina Rakhimzhanova, first performance
- Zhanbota Esengeldi Rza
- Zhienkul Tolegen Rakhymbayev
- Kozhagul Zhandarbek Erkinbayev
- Analyk Dina Khamzina, Honored Worker of the Republic of Kazakhstan
- Yestay Erulan Kamel, first performance
- Serik Askar Rysbek, first performance
- Mullahs Serikkali Aukatov, Ilyas Artagaliev, Azamat Malyshov, Kairat Omirbekov, Tair Tazhi, Andrey Tregubenko, , Shyngys Nurgaliuly, Alikhan Beysekov, Nurbol Artykbayev, Honored Worker of the Republic of Kazakhstan
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Symphony Orchestra, Chorus and Ballet of the Kazakh National Opera and Ballet Theatre named after Abay
- Conductor – Kuanysh Ismailov
- May
- Saturday
- 18:00
Concert
Voice of the era: Celebrating 100 years of Ermek Serkebayev
Voice of the Era: 100 Years to Yermek Serkebayev is a memorial evening dedicated to a great artist whose name has forever remained in the history of musical culture.
- May
- Sunday
- 18:00
Ballet
Giselle
Giselle is a story of love, betrayal, and forgiveness, where even the shadow of loss cannot silence a living feeling.
Ballet in two acts
A. Adam
Cast and Performers
(May 24, 2026, 18:00)
- Giselle, peasant girl Zhanel Tukeeva
- Count Albrecht Arkhat Ashirbek
- Hans, gamekeeper Syrym Ayupov
- Berthe, mother of Giselle Malika Ussenova
- Bathilde, Albrecht’s fiancée Anel Omarova, first performance
- Duke of Courland, father of Bathilde Dauren Zhenis
- Wilfred, squire Aziz Yessenbayev
- Myrtha, Queen of the Wilis Tomiris Akyn, first performance
- Pas de deux Nuray Nursafina, Daniyar Ryskul
- Peasants, courtiers, hunters, servants ballet dancers
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Symphony Orchestra and Ballet of the Kazakh National Opera and Ballet Theatre named after Abay
- Conductor – Mukhtar Kaldayakov
- May
- Thursday
- 19:00
Opera
Turandot
Turandot is a story in which a cold heart yields to the power of love, and fate is decided in a tense game of riddles and emotions.
Opera in three acts
G. Puccini
Cast and Performers
(May 28, 2026, 19:00)
- Princess Turandot Gulzat Daurbayeva, Honored Worker of the Republic of Kazakhstan
- Calaf Ugo Tarquini (Italy)
- Liu Zhamilya Baspakova, People’s Artist of Kazakhstan
- Timur Tair Tazhi
- Altoum, Emperor of China Takhaui Rakhmetov
- Ping, Grand Minister Maksat Samatov, first performance
- Pang, Grand Cook Darkhan Zholdybayev
- Pong, Grand Counselor Bolat Kanagatov
- Mandarin Ilyas Artagaliyev
- The Seductresses Nargiz Satmukhambetova, Dilyara Duiseekeeva
- The Imperial Guard, courtiers, the chief executioner and his assistants, children, sages, the three Deaths, the people artists of the theatre
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Symphony Orchestra, Choir, and Ballet of the Abai Kazakh State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre
- Chief Conductor – Nurzhan Baibusinov, Honored Worker of the Republic of Kazakhstan
- May
- Friday
- 19:00
Ballet
Coppelia
Coppélia is a poetic and witty ballet by Léo Delibes about love, jealousy, and the mystery of a mechanical doll, where classical music and expressive choreography create a vibrant stage performance.
Ballet in two acts
L. Delibes
Cast and Performers
(May 29, 2026, 19:00)
- Svanilda Assel Askarova
- Franz Rafael Urazov
- Coppelius Amir Zheksenbek
- Coppelia, Doll Ao Iwasaki
- Burgomaster Dauren Zhenis
- Czardas Aisholpan Zhaksylykova, Eldar Abilov
- Svanilda’s friends Dina Auelbek, Ao Iwasaki, Dinara Kudabayeva, Akzhunis Tolegen, Nuray Nursafina, Milana Rakhimbekova
- Franz’s friends Akyl Zhuas, Dias Kubashev, Daryn Tairbekov, Daniyar Ryskul
- Innkeeper Aziz Yessenbayev
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Variations:
- Morning Tomiris Akyn, first performance
- Day Zarina Kaztayeva
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Symphony Orchestra, Ballet Company and Chorus of the Kazakh National Opera and Ballet Theatre named after Abay
- Conductor – Mukhtar Kaldayakov
- May
- Saturday
- 18:00
Operetta
Die Fledermaus
“Die Fledermaus” is a classical operetta by Johann Strauss about masquerades, love intrigues, and the triumph of merriment.
Operetta in two acts
Johann Strauss
Cast and Performers
(May 30, 2026, 18:00)
- Heinrich von Eisenstein Baluan Berkenov
- Rosalinde, his wife Natalia Mezina
- Adele, their maid Nargiz Satmukhambetova
- Falke, the theatre director Oleg Tatamirov, Honored Worker of the Republic of Kazakhstan
- Alfred Farkhat Kubiyev
- Orlofsky, a prince Aidos Zhabagin
- Frank, prison warden Maksat Samatov
- Jailer on duty Serikkali Aukatov
- Jailer’s assistant Askar Rysbek
- Blind, a lawyer Daniyar Tulegenov
- An unknown man Shyngys Nurgaliuly
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Symphony Orchestra, Chorus and Ballet of the Kazakh National Opera and Ballet Theatre named after Abay
- Conductor – Rustem Kabylbay
- May
- Sunday
- 18:00
Ballet
Don Quixote
Don Quixote is a whirlwind of dance, passion, and sunshine, where love and freedom live in every movement.
Ballet in three acts
L. Minkus
Cast and Performers
(May 31, 2026, 18:00)
- Kitri Arisa Hasimoto
- Basil, the barber Guest Artist
- Don Quixote, the errant knight Nursultan Alpamysuly
- Sancho Panza, his squire Adlet Karipov
- Lorenzo, Kitri’s father Dauren Nurzhanov
- Flower Girls Dinara Kudabayeva, Riza Taganova
- Gamache, a rich nobleman Dauren Zhenis
- Street Dancer Malika Mussina
- Espada, bullfighter Nelson Pena
- Queen of the Dryads Tomiris Akyn, first performance
- Amur Gulbarshyn Kasabolat
- Mercedes Nargiz Mirseidova
- Variations Tomiris Akyn, Adiya Manabassova
- Gypsy Dance Gulnaziya Piltan, Syrym Ayupov
- Jiga Milana Rakhimbekova, Daniyar Ryskul, Dias Kubashev, Daryn Tairbekov
- Fandango Nelson Pena, Nargiz Mirseidova
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Symphony Orchestra and Ballet of the Abay Kazakh National Opera and Ballet Theatre
- Conductor – Mukhtar Kaldayakov
Opera
Iolanta
“Iolanta” is an opera about love, revelation, and the light that changes судьбу. Tchaikovsky’s poetic music transforms this story into a delicate and deeply touching theatrical revelation.
A lyrical opera in one act
P. I. Tchaikovsky
- Upcoming dates
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16may saturday
- 18:00
Opera
Birzhan – sara
On stage, the legend of Birzhan and Sara comes alive — a story of love, dignity, and an unbroken spirit, звучащая with the true power of Kazakh operatic classicism.
Opera in 2 acts
М. Tulebayev
- Upcoming dates
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21may thursday
- 19:00
Opera
Turandot
Turandot is a story in which a cold heart yields to the power of love, and fate is decided in a tense game of riddles and emotions.
Opera in three acts
G. Puccini
- Upcoming dates
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28may thursday
- 19:00
Operetta
Die Fledermaus
“Die Fledermaus” is a classical operetta by Johann Strauss about masquerades, love intrigues, and the triumph of merriment.
Operetta in two acts
Johann Strauss
- Upcoming dates
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30may saturday
- 18:00
Ballet
Don Quixote
Don Quixote is a whirlwind of dance, passion, and sunshine, where love and freedom live in every movement.
Ballet in three acts
L. Minkus
- Upcoming dates
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31may sunday
- 18:00
Ballet
Frescoes
In Frescoes, myth, passion, and the breath of the ancient steppe come alive, as love and sacrifice attain the grandeur of stage poetry.
Ballet in 2 acts
T. Mynbayev
- Upcoming dates
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17may sunday
- 18:00
Ballet
Giselle
Giselle is a story of love, betrayal, and forgiveness, where even the shadow of loss cannot silence a living feeling.
Ballet in two acts
A. Adam
- Upcoming dates
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24may sunday
- 18:00
Ballet
Coppelia
Coppélia is a poetic and witty ballet by Léo Delibes about love, jealousy, and the mystery of a mechanical doll, where classical music and expressive choreography create a vibrant stage performance.
Ballet in two acts
L. Delibes
- Upcoming dates
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29may friday
- 19:00
About the theater
Founded in 1934 as the first Kazakh musical theater. The modern building, designed by architect N. A. Kruglov and completed in 1941, is an architectural landmark of Almaty. In 1945, the theater was named after the great poet Abai. After reconstruction (1995–2000), the theater retained its Empire style, complemented by elements of national ornament. Today, the Abai Kazakh National Opera and Ballet Theater is the leading theater in Kazakhstan and one of the largest cultural institutions in Eurasia, uniting stage masters and young talents.
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