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Concert of Young Artists of the Almaty Choreographic College named after A. Seleznyov - The Kazakh National Opera and Ballet Theatre named after Abay
5+
1 h 30 min
11
  • May
  • Monday
  • 19:00
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.

Music by Jacques Offenbach Idea, libretto, and choreographer-director – Sanjar Kasymbayev, Music by Sergei Prokofiev Choreographer – Leonid Lavrovsky
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La traviata - The Kazakh National Opera and Ballet Theatre named after Abay
10+
2 h 20 min
14
  • 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

Performed in the Italian language (with Kazakh, English and Russian subtitles)
Violetta Valery - Maria Mudryak, (Italy); Alfredo Germont - Nurgalym Amanbay; Flora Bervoix - Elena Nikonova
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Iolanta - The Kazakh National Opera and Ballet Theatre named after Abay
10+
1 h 50 min
16
  • 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

Performed in Russian (with Kazakh and English surtitles)
Iolanta, daughter of King Rene - Nadia Nadenova; Count Vaudemont, a Burgundian knight - Khalid Nuraliev; Robert, Duke of Burgundy - Nurbol Artykbayev
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Frescoes - The Kazakh National Opera and Ballet Theatre named after Abay
12+
1 h 30 min
17
  • 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

Shamkhat, priestess of the temple of Ishtore - Malika Mussina; Ishbaqa, chieftain of Ishquzy tribe - Azamat Askarov; Kosog - Rafael Urazov
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Birzhan – sara - The Kazakh National Opera and Ballet Theatre named after Abay
10+
2 h
21
  • 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

Performed in Kazakh (with subtitles in Kazakh, English and Russian)
Birzhan - Baluan Berkenov; Sara - Zhadyra Amanova; Altynay - Amina Rakhimzhanova
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Voice of the era: Celebrating 100 years of Ermek Serkebayev - The Kazakh National Opera and Ballet Theatre named after Abay
1 h 30 min
23
  • 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.

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Giselle - The Kazakh National Opera and Ballet Theatre named after Abay
7+
2 h
24
  • 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

Giselle, peasant girl - Zhanel Tukeeva; Count Albrecht - Arkhat Ashirbek; Hans, gamekeeper - Syrym Ayupov
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Turandot - The Kazakh National Opera and Ballet Theatre named after Abay
12+
2 h 30 min
28
  • 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

The performance is presented in Italian with subtitles in Kazakh, Russian, and English.
Princess Turandot - Gulzat Daurbayeva; Calaf - Ugo Tarquini (Italy); Liu - Zhamilya Baspakova
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Coppelia - The Kazakh National Opera and Ballet Theatre named after Abay
5+
1 h 40 min
29
  • 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

Svanilda - Assel Askarova; Franz - Rafael Urazov; Coppelius - Amir Zheksenbek
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Die Fledermaus - The Kazakh National Opera and Ballet Theatre named after Abay
7+
2 h 50 min
30
  • 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

Performed in Russian
Heinrich von Eisenstein - Baluan Berkenov; Rosalinde, his wife - Natalia Mezina; Adele, their maid - Nargiz Satmukhambetova
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Don Quixote - The Kazakh National Opera and Ballet Theatre named after Abay
7+
2 h 30 min
31
  • 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

Kitri - Arisa Hasimoto; Basil, the barber - Guest Artist; Don Quixote, the errant knight - Nursultan Alpamysuly
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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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