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 Kazakhstan at the international “Hajnówka-2023” festival in Poland, performing Kazakh folk songs as well as 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 Misa a Buenos Aires (Tango Mass) by contemporary Argentinian composer Martín Palmeri.

PROGRAMME:

First Part

Masterpieces of the classical choral repertoire and works by Kazakhstani composers

Second Part

M. Palmeri. Misa a Buenos Aires (Tango Mass) (Premiere)

PERFORMED BY:

ASTANA OPERA CHAMBER CHORUS

Principal Chorus Master: Yerzhan DAUTOV, Honoured Worker of Kazakhstan

Chorus Masters: Dauren MUSSIN, Yerzhan SANSYZBAYEV

Running time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Management reserves the right to substitute performers and works performed