Astana Opera to dedicate concert from popular series “The Charm of Romance” to outstanding Kazakh singer
Astana Opera will dedicate a concert from the popular series The Charm of Romance to the creative work of the outstanding Kazakh singer, People’s Artist of the Kazakh SSR, holder of the Orders of Qurmet and Parasat, Professor Horlan Kalilambekova, who many years ago became the founder of this project in the capital, El.kz cites astanaopera.kz.
The opera diva, who recently celebrated her 80th birthday, will be a guest of the cozy Evening by the Fireplace, which will be presented to the audience on January 17 at the Kulyash Baiseitova Chamber Hall.
Beloved art songs and poetry by Kazakh and foreign authors will be performed in a nuanced interpretation of the renowned singer’s students, the opera company soloists and orchestra musicians, as well as guest performers. Vocalists – Honoured Workers of Kazakhstan Saltanat Akhmetova, Aigul Niyazova, Bibigul Zhanuzak, Zhanat Shybykbayev, Azamat Zheltyrguzov, Kiyakpai Assanbayev, Honoured Artist of Kazakhstan Galiya Baigazinova, holder of the Order of Kurmet Aizada Kaponova, Honoured Artist of Russia Pavel Chernykh, Yelena Ganzha, Yelena Nizamutdinova, Bayan Zhusupova, Almat Izbambetov, and also flautist Balzhan Saparova, harpist Magrufa Mukazhanova. The opera house’s musical consultant and Horlan Kalilambekova’s accompanist, Honoured Worker of Kazakhstan Raushan Beskembirova will perform the piano part. Thanks to the famous pianist, the tradition of holding romantic winter concerts of chamber vocal music continues at Astana Opera.
It is important to note that Horlan Kalilambekova’s merits and achievements in the field of art are extensive. Kazakh composers wrote their works for her soaring voice, she became part of the history of the development of national vocal art, and also trained many students who became the pride of the Kazakh classical stage.
Celebrated opera singer, Astana Opera’s principal soloist, Honoured Worker of Kazakhstan Saltanat Akhmetova tirelessly expresses sincere love and gratitude to her vocals teacher Horlan Kalilambekova.
“Horlan Kalilambekova is rightfully one of the largest figures in the Kazakh vocal school. In addition to performing numerous parts of the lyric-coloratura soprano repertoire, she performed various chamber programs, was one of those who stood at the origins of the Kulyash Baiseitova National Opera and Ballet Theatre, having a huge influence on the development of opera art in Astana. In her person, I found not only a beloved teacher, but also an irreplaceable mentor both in the profession and in life,” Saltanat Akhmetova says. “Getting into her class was a great stroke of luck for me. Each of her lessons was conducted with inspiration, and she helped us to reveal our potential, instilled a craving for impeccable performance, a desire for self-improvement, shared her extensive stage experience, knowing how to find a right approach to each student. Ms. Kalilambekova was always considerate of how things were going with her students’ lives, and she invariably continues to be attentive to us to this day, generously shares the warmth of her soul, helps both in word and in deed, gives invaluable advice and inspiring words. For me, she is a great example of both an artist and a teacher, and I am proud of the close connection with such a unique person who played a tremendous role in my life,” the principal soloist concluded.
It should be emphasized that other exciting musical evenings await residents and guests of the capital in the January repertoire of Astana Opera’s Kulyash Baiseitova Chamber Hall. According to tradition, young promising talents will take the Chamber Hall stage in the first days of the New Year. On January 10, students of the Honoured Artist of Kazakhstan, Professor Altai Kussainov, pianists Aliya Zhakparova and Nursultan Omargazin, will perform in the Dreams at the Piano concert from the Youth and Inspiration series.
For the 340th anniversary of Johann Sebastian Bach, Astana Opera’s principal first violin, Honoured Worker of Kazakhstan Bagdat Abilkhanov and the orchestra musicians will dedicate a concert to the performance of the outstanding composer’s sonatas and partitas. The author of the project will offer the evening from the Musical Alliance series to the audience on January 13.
On January 24, the State Trio of Kazakhstan Forte-Trio under the direction of Honoured Worker of Kazakhstan pianist Timur Urmancheyev will perform a concert In Memory of the Great Artistfor the anniversary of the world classic Pyotr Tchaikovsky.
The Magic of Anniversaries concert of the Gaziza Zhubanova State String Quartet under the direction of Honoured Worker of Kazakhstan, cellist Yernar Myntayev, celebrating the 30th anniversary of the collective, will close the program of the month.
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