On 6-7 March, a Gala Ballet performance will be held at the Astana Ballet Theatre to celebrate International Women’s Day. The program, which is replete with masterpieces of classical heritage and modern choreographic productions, promises an engaging and diverse experience for attendees. The event’s program will be accompanied by the symphony orchestra of the theatre, under the direction of Chief Conductor Arman Urazgaliyev.
The first part of the program will comprise choreographic miniatures, in addition to the ballet “Triumph”, set to the composition of Pyotr Tchaikovsky, under the choreographic direction of Ainur Abilgazina. According to the choreographer, the production serves as a celebration of classical art, an expression of admiration conveyed through the medium of academic dance. The composition entitled “Triumph”, to Tchaikovsky’s music, is the first major work by Ainur Abilgazina.
Admirers of choreographic art will also have the opportunity to appreciate a plethora of virtuoso solo and duet numbers, set against a backdrop of resplendent costumes and expressive decorations. The program includes excerpts from iconic classical and neoclassical performances: “Spartacus” by Aram Khachaturian, “Spring Waters” by Sergei Rachmaninoff, “Giselle” by Adolphe Adam, “The Swan” by Camille Saint-Saëns, and the pas de deux from the ballet “Don Quixote” by Ludwig Minkus, among others.
“Gala Ballet is a special evening event held in celebration of International Women’s Day. On the eve of spring, the theatre is dedicating this event to women, striving to create an atmosphere of warmth and inspiration for the audience and to foster a special festive mood. To celebrate the arrival of spring, we present a vibrant gala concert featuring a variety of choreographic pieces, ranging from exquisite classics to expressive modern works. This palette unveils the versatility of the artistic language and attests to the professional maturity of the troupe. The program will also feature excerpts and miniatures from recognised world masterpieces of ballet art, which will give the event a special solemnity and emphasise the continuity of tradition and modernity,” said the artistic director of the theatre, Nurlan Kanetov.
It is worth noting that the capital’s collective will present a variety of programs in March. On 13–14 March, there will be a performance of the ballet-cantata “Carmina Burana”. On 21 March, on the eve of the Nauryz holiday, there will be a concert by the symphony orchestra “Therapy. Jazz Night”. On 27–28 March, the audience will see “Orpheus and Eurydice” and the premiere of the one-act modern ballet “Bolero X”.
The event will be held with the support of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan.