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named after Abay
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Opera
Carmen
Georges Bizet's passionate and dramatic "Carmen" is a story of fatal love and freedom, where vibrant music, powerful emotions, and captivating scenes will leave no viewer indifferent.
Opera in 4 acts
J. Bizet
Cast and Performers
(April 16, 2026, 19:00)
- Carmen Oksana Davydenko
- Don José Alessandro Fantoni (Italy)
- Micaëla Natalya Mezina
- Frasquita Anzhela Shagarova
- Mercédès Nadiya Nadenova
- Escamillo Andrey Tregubenko, honored worker of the Republic of Kazakhstan
- Le Dancaïre Tolegen Rakhymbayev
- Le Remendado Farhat Kubiyev
- Zuniga Serikkali Aukátov
- Moralès Shyngys Nurgaliuly (first performance)
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Symphony Orchestra, Chorus and Ballet Company of the Kazakh National Opera and Ballet Theatre named after Abay
- Chief Conductor Nurzhan Baibusinov, honored worker of the Republic of Kazakhstan
- April
- Friday
- 19:00
Ballet
The fountain of bakhchisarai
A classical ballet about love, jealousy, and the tragic beauty of emotions, where Pushkin's story comes to life in Boris Asafiev's music and expressive choreography.
Ballet-poem in three acts
B. Asafyev
Cast and Performers
(April 17, 2026, 19:00)
- Maria Arisa Hashimoto
- Vaslav, Maria’s fiancé Rustem Imangaliyev
- Ghirei, the khan of Crimea Amir Zheksenbek
- Zarema, Ghirei’s favorite wife Adiya Manabassova (first performance)
- Nuraly, military chief Rafael Urazov
- Prince Adam Aziz Yessenbaev
- Youths Akyl Zhuas, Dias Kubashev
- Panienkas Gulbarshyn Kasabolat, Dinara Kudabayeva
- Krakowiak Aisholpan Zhaksylykova, Eldar Abilov
- Ghirei’s second wife Tomiris Akyn (first performance)
- Dance with the bells Nuray Nursafina (first performance)
- Pani Zarina Kaztayeva, Gulnur Amangeldiyeva
- Priest Dauren Nurzhanov
- Pans Nursultan Alpamysuly, Aidar Azbekov
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Symphony Orchestra and Ballet Company of the Kazakh National Opera and Ballet Theatre named after Abay
- Conductor – Mukhtar Kaldayakov
- April
- Saturday
- 18:00
Opera
Madama Butterfly
A poignant story of love, expectation and the collapse of hopes, filled with subtle lyricism, deep drama and tragic beauty.
Opera in three acts
G. Puccini
Cast and Performers
(April 18, 2026, 18:00)
- Cio-Cio-san (Butterfly) Zhamilya Baspakova, People’s Artist of the Republic of Kazakhstan
- Suzuki Dina Khamzina, Honored Worker of the Republic of Kazakhstan
- Benjamin Franklin Pinkerton Yerulan Kamel
- Kate Pinkerton Madina Yerlanova
- Sharpless Oleg Tatamirov, Honored Worker of the Republic of Kazakhstan
- Goro Darkhan Zholdybayev
- Prince Yamadori Maksat Samatov
- The Bonze Zhandarbek Yerkinbayev
- Commissioner 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
- April
- Sunday
- 18:00
Ballet
Swan Lake
“Swan Lake” is a classical ballet by P. I. Tchaikovsky about love, fidelity, and the triumph of good over evil.
Ballet in two acts
P. I. Tchaikovsky
Cast and Performers
(April 19, 2026, 18:00)
- Odette – Odile Assel Askarova
- Prince Siegfried Nelson Pena
- Sovereign Princess Anel Omarova
- Rothbart Syrym Ayupov
- Jester Rafael Urazov
- Prince’s Tutor Aziz Yessenbayev
- Neapolitan Bride Ao Iwasaki
- Hungarian Bride Riza Taganova
- Polish Bride Gulbarshyn Kassabolat
- Russian Bride Dinara Yessentayeva
- Pas de trois Riza Taganova, Kaskyrbay Yeskali, Dinara Kudabayeva
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Symphony Orchestra and Ballet of the Kazakh National Opera and Ballet Theatre named after Abay
- Chief Conductor Nurzhan Baibusinov, Honored Worker of the Republic of Kazakhstan
- April
- Thursday
- 19:00
Opera
IL Barbiere di Siviglia
A light, witty and brilliant opera about love, cunning intrigues and the triumph of emotion, where Rossini’s music fills the stage with liveliness, humor and festive energy.
Opera in two acts
G.Rossini
Cast and Performers
(April 23, 2026, 19:00)
- Figaro, a barber Nurbol Artykbaev (), first performance
- Rosina, ward of Dr Bartolo Zarina Altynbayeva, Honored Worker of the Republic of Kazakhstan
- Count Almaviva Damir Saduakhasov
- Bartolo, a doctor in Seville Zhandarbek Erkinbayev
- Don Basilio, a singing teacher Ilyas Artagaliyev
- Fiorello, servant to the Count Alikhan Beisekov
- Berta Irina Kotova
- Officer Daniyar Tulegenov
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Symphony Orchestra and Chorus Company of the Kazakh National Opera and Ballet Theatre named after Abay
- Conductor – Renat Salavatov, , Honored Artist of the Russian Federation, People’s Artist of Tatarstan, Honoured Worker of Kazakhstan
- April
- 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
(April 24, 2026, 19:00)
- Svanilda Aiman Yegisbayeva
- Franz Rafael Urazov
- Coppelius Amir Zheksenbek
- Coppelia, Doll Ao Iwasaki
- Burgomaster Dauren Zhenis
- Czardas Gulnaziya Piltan, 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 Yesenbayev
- Variations: Morning Akbota Bekbolatova
- Variations: Day Adiya Manabassova
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Symphony Orchestra, Ballet Company and Chorus of the Kazakh National Opera and Ballet Theatre named after Abay
- Conductor – Mukhtar Kaldayakov
- April
- Saturday
- 18:00
Opera
Kyz - Zhibek
A story of great love and loyalty, embodied in the first Kazakh opera, where a poetic plot and national music combine to create a profound and touching drama.
Opera in 4 acts
Y. Brusilovsky
Cast and Performers
(April 25, 2026, 18:00)
- Zhibek Venera Alpysbayeva
- Tolegen Nurzhan Bazhekenov, Honored Worker of the Republic of Kazakhstan
- Bekezhan Dulat Tokanov
- Karlygash Ayazhan Kuanshaliyeva
- Kamka Dina Khamzina, Honored Worker of the Republic of Kazakhstan
- Duriya Nadiya Nadenova
- Bazarbay Kairat Omirbekov
- Shege Darkhan Zholdybayev
- Batsay Zhadra Amanova
- Altybas Askar Rysbek
- Sansyzbay Nurgalym Amanbay
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Symphony Orchestra, chorus and ballet of the Kazakh National Opera and Ballet Theatre named after Abay
- Conductor – Kuanysh Ismailov
- April
- Sunday
- 18:00
Ballet
Evening of ballet: The eternal power of art
The ballet evening "Eternal and Now" is a meeting of contemporary musical pulsation, classical form, and contemporary plasticity in a single stage program.
Ballet in 2 parts
- April
- Thursday
- 19:00
Opera
Il Trovatore
G. Verdi's opera "Il Trovatore" is a story of love, jealousy and revenge, in which a fatal secret from the past determines the destinies of the characters.
Opera in three acts
G. Verdi
Cast and Performers
(April 30, 2026, 19:00)
- Count di Luna Emil Sakavov
- Leonora Gulzat Dauirbayeva, Honored Worker of the Republic of Kazakhstan
- Manrico, the troubadour Farid Aliyev, Honored Artist of the Republic of Azerbaijan
- Azuchena, a gypsy Laura Hake Bustamante, soloist of the Primorsky Stage of the Mariinsky Theatre (Vladivostok)
- Ferrando, captain of the count’s guards Tair Tazhi
- Inessa, Leonora’s confidante Amina Rakhimzhanova, first performance
- Ruitz, Manrico’s friend Askar Rysbek, first performance
- Old Gypsy Bekzat Abitov, first performance
- The messenger Askar Rysbek, first performance
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Symphony Orchestra and Chorus of the Kazakh National Opera and Ballet Theatre named after Abay
- Chief Conductor – Nurzhan Baibusinov, Honored Worker of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Opera
Carmen
Georges Bizet's passionate and dramatic "Carmen" is a story of fatal love and freedom, where vibrant music, powerful emotions, and captivating scenes will leave no viewer indifferent.
Opera in 4 acts
J. Bizet
- Upcoming dates
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16april thursday
- 19:00
Opera
Madama Butterfly
A poignant story of love, expectation and the collapse of hopes, filled with subtle lyricism, deep drama and tragic beauty.
Opera in three acts
G. Puccini
- Upcoming dates
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18april saturday
- 18:00
Opera
IL Barbiere di Siviglia
A light, witty and brilliant opera about love, cunning intrigues and the triumph of emotion, where Rossini’s music fills the stage with liveliness, humor and festive energy.
Opera in two acts
G.Rossini
- Upcoming dates
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23april thursday
- 19:00
Opera
Kyz - Zhibek
A story of great love and loyalty, embodied in the first Kazakh opera, where a poetic plot and national music combine to create a profound and touching drama.
Opera in 4 acts
Y. Brusilovsky
- Upcoming dates
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25april saturday
- 18:00
Opera
Il Trovatore
G. Verdi's opera "Il Trovatore" is a story of love, jealousy and revenge, in which a fatal secret from the past determines the destinies of the characters.
Opera in three acts
G. Verdi
- Upcoming dates
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30april thursday
- 19:00
Ballet
The fountain of bakhchisarai
A classical ballet about love, jealousy, and the tragic beauty of emotions, where Pushkin's story comes to life in Boris Asafiev's music and expressive choreography.
Ballet-poem in three acts
B. Asafyev
- Upcoming dates
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17april friday
- 19:00
Ballet
Swan Lake
“Swan Lake” is a classical ballet by P. I. Tchaikovsky about love, fidelity, and the triumph of good over evil.
Ballet in two acts
P. I. Tchaikovsky
- Upcoming dates
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19april 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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24april friday
- 19:00
Ballet
Evening of ballet: The eternal power of art
The ballet evening "Eternal and Now" is a meeting of contemporary musical pulsation, classical form, and contemporary plasticity in a single stage program.
Ballet in 2 parts
- Upcoming dates
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26april sunday
- 18:00
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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