Kazakh Spirit and Tango Rhythms

Choral Music Concert

Kazakh Spirit and Tango Rhythms

The chorus of the State Opera and Ballet Theatre “Astana Opera”, led by Honoured Worker of Kazakhstan Yerzhan Dautov, has earned acclaim both at home and abroad.

As the principal performer of all choral parts in the theatre’s opera productions, the ensemble is also actively engaged in concert activity, presenting works of various genres — from classical to contemporary music.

Since 2006, the chorus has repeatedly won awards at prestigious international choral festivals and competitions, affirming its high level of professionalism.

 Over the past two years, the ensemble has proudly represented the country at international festivals. For instance, at the “Hajnówka-2023” festival-competition in Poland, the Astana Opera Chamber Chorus was awarded the Grand Prix. In addition to the competition performances, the ensemble, under the direction of chorus master Dauren Mussin, gave a solo concert in the Polish city of Białystok, performing Kazakh folk songs, works by contemporary national and Western European composers.

The chorus performs without instrumental accompaniment — a cappella — a style that requires exceptional performance culture from both the ensemble and the chorus master.

The Astana Opera Chamber Chorus, under the direction of Chorus Master Dauren Mussin and Yerzhan Sansyzbayev, will present a rich concert programme featuring masterpieces of the classical choral repertoire, works by Kazakhstani composers, and the premiere of  Misatango  by contemporary Argentinian composer Martín Palmeri.

Martin Palmeri «Misatango».   

Consists of 6 movements:

Kyrie

Gloria

⁠Credo

Sanctus

Benedictus

Agnus Dei

PROGRAMME:

First Part

Masterpieces of the classical choral repertoire and works by Kazakhstani composers

ASTANA OPERA CHAMBER CHORUS

Chorus Master and Conductor: Dauren MUSSIN, winner of international and national competitions

Second Part

M. Palmeri. Misatango (Premiere)

Soloists:      Ulpan AUBAKIROVA, winner of international and national competitions

Ruslan TURAEV, winner of international and national competitions (bayan)

                   Dinara SARTAI, winner of international and national competitions (piano)

ASTANA OPERA CHAMBER CHORUS AND CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

Chorus Master and Conductor: Yerzhan SANSYZBAYE, winner of international and national competitions

Running time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Management reserves the right to substitute performers and works performed