«Viva la vida». Instrumental concert by Qolyash

«Viva la vida» - Instrumental concert by Qolyash

25.08.25 | 19:00 | SmArt.Point (Smart.Space Hall)

Qolyash is a professional cellist who combines classical, ethnic and pop culture, turning each performance into a unique musical experience. At the concert, he will demonstrate that a cello can sound like an entire orchestra. He composes music directly on stage, creating magic in real time.

Cello, piano, dombra, string quartet &... looper! Music that you don't just hear, you experience.

From popular classics to modern hits

From the lively timbre of the dombra to the digital magic of the looper on stage - a meeting of tradition and technology

Cell♾per project is a unique project with an electric cello and Loop Station: Qolyash creates music right on stage.

Hallelujah, Shape of My Heart, Get Lucky, Viva La Vida in an unexpected sound!

The programme includes:

• Contemporary classics

• Popular compositions in new arrangements

• Kazakh melodies in new interpretations

• Dombra & cello

• Debut of the ZhanAuen string quartet

Viva la Vida concert, after which you will say: «I didn't know the cello could do THAT!»

Programme

Cello & Piano:

Gibran Alcocer:

Idea 9

Idea 10

Ludovico Einaudi - Una mattina

Camille Saint-Saëns - The Swan

Carlos Gardel - Por Una Cabeza

Cell♾per Project (Electric Cello with original arrangements):

Daft Punk - Get Lucky

Alexandra Burke - Hallelujah (+ Piano)

Sting - Shape of My Heart

Coldplay - Viva La Vida

Mark Summer - Julie-O (Solo Cello)

Dombra & Cello:

Kurmangazy - Toremurat

Tattimbet - Saryzhailau (in StandUp fusion format)

String Quartet:

Alem - Kuiim

Alem - Elestet

M’dee & Rusha - Qolshatyr (Umbrella)

Ayau - Sybyrlayin (Let Me Whisper)

Cello, Piano & Quartet:

Gibran Alcocer - Idea 25

Nurgisa Tlendiyev - Kua Bol

(Witness) - performed by Dayana Tlendiyeva, Cello & Quartet

Igor Krutoy - Love of Tired Swans

Dimash Kudaibergen - Unforgettable Day