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May
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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June
June
Graduation Showcase Concert of the 80th Class - The Kazakh National Opera and Ballet Theatre named after Abay
7+
1 h 20 min
1
  • June
  • Monday
  • 19:00
Ballet

Graduation Showcase Concert of the 80th Class

A graduation concert where the traditions of classical ballet meet the young artists’ first mature statement on stage.

Concert in 2 parts

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Spartacus - The Kazakh National Opera and Ballet Theatre named after Abay
10+
2 h 10 min
7
  • June
  • Sunday
  • 18:00
Ballet

Spartacus

“Spartacus” is a heroic ballet by Aram Khachaturian about the uprising of Roman slaves led by the legendary gladiator Spartacus, imbued with powerful dramaturgy and vivid Armenian musical motifs.

Ballet in 3 acts
Aram Khachaturian

Spartacus - Arkhat Ashirbek; Phrygia - Aiman Egisbayeva; Crassus - Syrym Ayupov
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Rigoletto - The Kazakh National Opera and Ballet Theatre named after Abay
12+
2 h 20 min
11
  • June
  • Thursday
  • 19:00
Opera

Rigoletto

“Rigoletto” is Verdi’s great opera about fate, revenge, and the destructive power of passion.

Opera in three acts
Giuseppe Verdi

Performed in Italian (with Russian subtitles)
Duke of Mantua - Damir Saduakhasov; Rigoletto, the court jester - Evgeniy Shagarov; Gilda, Rigoletto’s daughter - Nargiz Satmukhambetova
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Le Corsaire - The Kazakh National Opera and Ballet Theatre named after Abay
7+
1 h 50 min
12
  • June
  • Friday
  • 19:00
Ballet

Le Corsaire

Le Corsaire is a vivid romantic ballet about love and freedom in a world of sea adventures.

Ballet in two acts
А. Adam

Medora - Assel Askarova; Gulnara - Aiman Egisbayeva; Conrad, leader of the corsairs - Nelson Peña
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Swan Lake - The Kazakh National Opera and Ballet Theatre named after Abay
10+
1 h 50 min
14
  • June
  • 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

Odette – Odile - Malika Musina; Prince Siegfried - Aldiyar Khaipov; Sovereign Princess - Anel Omarova
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The Great Silk Way - The Kazakh National Opera and Ballet Theatre named after Abay
7+
1 h 40 min
27
  • June
  • Saturday
  • 18:00
Ballet

The Great Silk Way

A journey through time where love restores the world’s capacity to feel.

Ballet in two acts
Aigerim Erkebayeva

Young Man - Syrym Ayupov; Aqsunkar - Akbota Bekbolatova; Venetian Merchant - Arkhat Ashirbek
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Abay - The Kazakh National Opera and Ballet Theatre named after Abay
7+
2 h 40 min
Premiere
28
  • June
  • Sunday
  • 18:00
Opera

Abay

“Abay” is a classic Kazakh opera about the fate of the poet-enlightener, the power of reason, love, and moral choice.

Opera in three acts
А. Zhubanov, L. Khamidi

Performed in Kazakh (with Russian subtitles)
Abay - Talgat Kuzembayev; Azhar, Aydar’s beloved - Ayazhan Kuanshalieva; Aydar, poet, Abay’s student - Farkhat Kubiyev
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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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