New Voices of the Kazakh Music Art
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The heroes of Donizetti’s effervescent comic opera Don Pasquale will come to life at the Astana Opera’s Kulyash Baiseitova Chamber Hall on November 12 and 15, portrayed by the opera house’s brilliant soloists, many of whom will perform in the production for the first time, Astana Opera press office reports.
“The production of Don Pasquale is running at the Astana Opera as part of the popular project the Piccolo Theatre, which has been successfully operating in our opera house for five years. This initiative aims to help develop and support young talents. The project picked up momentum and is bearing fruit: a number of opera premieres has taken place under its framework and the productions gained popularity in the republic and abroad. The opera house’s soloists, known to all Kazakhstanis, as well as newcomer vocalists have an opportunity for self-realization and professional growth. It is very important for us to give artists room for creativity, so that they reveal new facets of their skills and try themselves in diverse role specializations. This time as well we await significant debuts of several promising vocalists who will appear before the audience in a different light. For our goal is also for our dear viewers, in turn, to discover fresh voices and see already familiar performers from an unexpected side,” Azamat Zheltyrguzov, the Astana Opera’s opera company director and celebrated baritone, noted.
These days, the opera house’s soloists will take the stage as the heroes of the opera for the first time: Yerzhan Saipov is preparing the title role of Don Pasquale, Guldana Aldadossova will appear as Norina, Altynbek Abilda and Azat Malik will perform Dr Malatesta, and Talgat Allabirinov will present Carlino.
In addition, the audience will be able to enjoy the interpretations of the colorful characters in the production of the outstanding composer Gaetano Donizetti’s masterpiece by the famous Kazakh opera singer Saltanat Akhmetova (Norina), Shyngys Rassylkhan (Don Pasquale), Arthur Gabdiyev and Alikhan Zeinolla (Ernesto), Yerulan Kamel (Carlino). The Astana Opera Symphony Orchestra will perform under the baton of conductor Ruslan Baimurzin.
In addition to the opera Don Pasquale, the varied repertoire of the Kulyash Baiseitova Chamber Hall in November will delight residents and guests of the capital with unforgettable concert programs performed by the opera house’s brilliant soloists and other Kazakh and foreign musicians and collectives. Thus, on November 4, soloists of the Shymkent City Opera and Ballet Theatre Robert Zhetkerbayev and Margarita Kin, as well as pianist Zamzagul Bekbaulova, will take the capital’s stage. As part of the Music of Love concert, the artists will present Robert Schumann’s song cycle Dichterliebe, songs and art songs by Schumann, Schubert, and Strauss.
Gaziza Zhubanova State String Quartet under the leadership of Yernar Myntayev on November 7 will perform works by Beethoven, Schubert, Debussy, Kuat Shildebayev and Arman Zhaiym at a concert A Journey through the Ages.
The concert David Oistrakh: the Violin Genius of the 20th Century will be dedicated to the 115th anniversary of the great musician. On November 9, as part of the 10th International Violin Competition Astana Violin, world stars and renowned teachers Zakhar Bron (Germany), Gernot Winischhofer (Austria), Bui Cong Duy, Vu Huong Viet (Vietnam), and others will demonstrate virtuoso violin playing.
On November 17, the concert Piano Poetry will be performed by laureates and jury members of the 1st International Competition of Pianists and Piano Ensembles The Path to Mastery. The program of the evening includes works by Kazakh authors and world classical composers.
On November 19, the opera house’s principal first violin Bagdat Abilkhanov and Saltanat Abilkhanova will offer listeners a concert Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart from the Music by Candlelight series.
Wind musicians – soloists of the Astana Opera Orchestra, as well as teachers and students of the Kazakh National University of Arts will perform on November 24 in the evening of wind instruments music Flautissimo.
Prokofiev’s symphonic fairytale Peter and the Wolf will be presented to young viewers on November 25 and 26 in Kazakh and Russian. Ruslan Baimurzin will conduct the opera house’s symphony orchestra, narrators – Sergei Matveyev and Tolegen Nazarbekov.
The Astana Opera’s soloists and orchestra musicians will take the stage on November 28 with the Elegiac Mood concert program from the Bel Canto Music Salon series, beloved by listeners. Vocalists Assem Sembina, Artur Gabdiyev, Azat Malik, Galiya Baigazinova, flutist Balzhan Saparova, horn player Darkhan Tuzelbekov, violinist Makpal Bekmagambetova, cellist Askar Mukanov will perform at the Kulyash Baiseitova Chamber Hall. Piano – the opera house’s musical consultant Raushan Beskembirova.
At the end of the month, on November 30, the State Trio of the Republic of Kazakhstan Forte-Trio, led by the famous pianist Timur Urmancheyev, will dedicate a concert of vocal and instrumental music Memory Pages to the 150th anniversary of Sergei Rachmaninoff. Elegiac Trio No.2 will be presented in the musicians’ interpretation, and the opera house’s soloists Galina Cheplakova and Medet Chotabayev will take part in the performance of the great composer’s vocal works.
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12 flights delayed in Astana due to bad weather
Astana International Airport announced the delay of several flights due to monster wind pounding the Kazakh capital, Kazinform News Agency reports.
Earlier this morning, 6 out of 80 departing flights and 6 out of 82 arriving flights have been delayed.
The following outbound flights have been delayed:
- FZ1304 Astana - Dubai
- TK357 Astana - Istanbul
- IQ353 Astana - Atyrau
- IQ437 Astana - Petropavlovsk
- KC7365 Astana - Oral
- DV479 Astana - Sanya
Four flights have been delayed due to unfavorable weather conditions in Astana.
The following inbound flights have been delayed:
- KC621 Almaty - Astana
- KC7316 Kyzylorda - Astana
- DV742 Aktau - Astana
- IQ354 Almaty - Astana
- KC7366 Oral - Astana
- IQ353 Almaty - Astana
One can find details about the status of flights and possible changes in the schedule on the official website of the Astana International Airport www.nn-airport.kz or contact a 24-hour call-center 8 (7172) 702-999.
Flight operations at the Astana International Airport have been disrupted due to adverse weather conditions, including strong winds and snowstorms since November 6.
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Over 40 kulans transported to Ile-Balkhash Reserve to restore species' population
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The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan, in cooperation with the UN Development Programme (UNDP), has successfully completed the next stage of the kulan reintroduction as part of the Turan tiger habitat restoration initiative. This month, more than 40 kulans were transported from Altyn Emel National Park to the Ile-Balkhash Reserve. In 2022, as part of this initiative, the first 60 kulans were relocated and successfully adapted to their new environment, Kazinform News Agency cites the UNDP Kazakhstan press service.
The kulan disappeared from Kazakhstan in the 1930s. To restore the population of this species, a long-term reintroduction project was implemented in several stages. Between 1953 and 1961, 14 kulans were transported to Barsa-Kelmes Island from the Badkhyz Nature Reserve in Turkmenistan. When their population on the island reached 200, the next stage-moving them to the mainland-began. This is how the kulans ended up in Altyn Emel National Park, where the restored population has become one of the most successful cases in the world regarding the reintroduction of wild odd-toed ungulates and currently represents the largest free-ranging population of kulans.
Today, in South Balkhash, the initiative to reintroduce the Turan tiger is being implemented within the territory of the Ile-Balkhash State Nature Reserve. In this context, extensive efforts are being made to create its food base, including the kulan reintroduction. The project is being implemented by UNDP and the Committee for Forestry and Wildlife of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources. As part of the project, in 2022, 60 kulans were transported.
The reintroduction of kulans from Altyn Emel State National Park to the Ile-Balkhash and Altyn Dala reserves is another step in the efforts of the Committee for the Conservation and Restoration of Biodiversity. The clear implementation of all scheduled action plans for the reintroduction of rare animal species, along with the support of our partners-UNDP and the Kazakhstan Association for the Conservation of Biodiversity-creates a robust basis for future environmental initiatives and the country’s achievements in restoring the ecosystem and returning lost biodiversity," noted Daniyar Turgambayev, Chairman of the Committee for Forestry and Wildlife of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Reintroduction is not only a process of transportation but also involves diligent post-relocation care and monitoring of the animals. The Ile-Balkhash State Nature Reserve aims to provide care and feeding for the transported kulans for the next six months before they are released into the wild. In addition, as part of this initiative, three kulans were tagged with telemetry to further study their behavior in the wild.
We are proud that Kazakhstan is becoming an example of successful reintroduction of species on the brink of extinction. It requires joint efforts and accountability from all participants in the process, and we are pleased to cooperate with the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan to achieve our common goal-restoration and conservation of the country's unique biological diversity," said Katarzyna Wawiernia, UNDP Resident Representative in Kazakhstan.
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By Government decision, Khoja Ahmed Yassawi's mausoleum been placed under state protection
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Museum-reserve "Aziret Sultan" from now on will be under state protection. The corresponding decree was signed by the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov, primeminister.kz reports.
The famous historical monument mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yassaui is the first Kazakhstani site included in the UNESCO World Heritage List and belongs to the unique monuments of medieval architecture.
Taking into account its significance and historical and cultural value, as well as in order to ensure its safety, the Government adopted a resolution to include the museum-reserve ‘Әziret Sultan’ in the list of objects subject to state protection.
According to the document, the security of the object will be ensured by the relevant departments of the internal affairs bodies.
As is known, the mausoleum was erected on the burial place of the Turkic poet and founder of the Sufi order of Yassawiya Khodja Ahmed Yassawi in the city of Turkestan.
The mausoleum consists of eight rooms, which are arranged around the central, largest in the complex hall Kazandyk.
In the period from 1385 to 1405, a complex of structures was built around the mausoleum and now the museum-reserve includes a mosque, palace halls big and small aksarai, a library (kitabkhana) and an economic complex, which includes a well house (kudukkhana), kitchen (askhana), living quarters (hujra) and others.
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Acute respiratory viral infections on the rise in Kazakh capital
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7,100 ARVI cases were recorded in the Kazakh capital over the past week that is 19.5% or 1.2 times more compared the same period of the previous year, deputy head of the Astana sanitary and epidemiological control department Zhanna Praliyeva told a briefing, Kazinform News Agency reports.
She said the results of the 37th week of laboratory research claimed that no flu or COVID-19 cases were detected in patients. It revealed non-influenza respiratory viruses, such as parainfluenza virus type 4 and mixed infection. 173 pregnant women, 3,709 children under 14 years old, and 255 babies under 12 months old were diagnosed with acute respiratory viral infection.
Flu vaccination of high-risk groups, including health workers, children, and elderly people began on September 18. The vaccination campaign is rolled out at 44 healthcare facilities. It takes 14 days after vaccination before an immune response develops and remains for around a year.
Zhanna Praliyeva urged all to wash their hands, cover their cough, minimize close contact with people who may have influenza, wear masks in public places, and avoid crowded places.
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Astana hosts closing ceremony of 5th World Nomad Games
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The closing ceremony of the 5th World Nomad Games featuring a musical performance and words of congratulations from World Ethnosport Confederation President Bilal Erdoğan and Kazakh Sport and Tourism Minister Yerbol Myrzabossynov took place in the Kazakh capital of Astana, Kazinform News Agency correspondent reports.
World Ethnosport Confederation President Bilal Erdoğan shared that during the five days of the Games he had seen the performances of around 2,500 athletes from 89 countries. The World Nomad Games presented the history and worldview of nomads, a mixture of fascinating sport and entertaining show.
This historic organization demonstrates the world that Kazakhstan has big ambitions to institutionalize traditional sports around the world. Attracting attention on all levels, these historic games show our rich cultural heritage, as was witnessed by the opening ceremony, choice of places, sports facilities and cultural events in great detail. The World Nomad Games, held under FIPS rules, once again proved that our traditional sports are not simply competitions, he said.
Bilal Erdoğan highlighted that the Games are the means for establishing friendship, solidarity and brotherhood. Athletes brought together by the Games remind of the importance of collaboration and sharing a common culture.
For myself, the irreplaceable support of Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in holding the Games became one of the key factors of such success. I’d like to take this opportunity to thank the President and the entire team, that devoted itself to the holding of the Nomad Games. Each contributed to this sports festival as well as to the history, said Bilal Erdoğan.
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Kazakhstan tops medal standings at end of 5th World Nomad Games
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Team Kazakhstan added 25 more medals at the 5th World Nomad Games to bring their total medal count to 114, including 44 gold, 33 silver and 37 bronze ones, before the tournament wraps up, Kazinform News Agency correspondent reports.
Team Kazakhstan was represented by a total of 216 athletes in 21 sports at the 5th World Nomad Games.
On Day Six of the Games, Team Kazakhstan won 25 medals, including 11 gold, nine silver and nine bronze medals.
Today, Bakyt Tolay brought Team Kazakhstan a gold medal in the Zheti kut stage in the Tenge ilu event.
Kazakhstan’s eagle hunter Serikbek Kuntugan claimed gold in the Kusbegilik final.
Team Kazakhstan won two gold and two bronze medals in the Mangala (Turkish traditional intellectual game) event, with Kundyz Yessipkep claiming the women’s gold and Aigerim Kuanyshbekova - bronze. Bigali Zkiryayev claimed a gold medal in the men’s Mangala event and Azamat Kaidarov - a bronze medal.
Kazakhstan ended up with a silver medal in the Ordo event (Kyrgyz national game). Coming in first was Team Kyrgyzstan. Tajikistan was placed third.
Kazakhstan swept the podium in the Kunan baige at the Games, with Amir Serik winning gold, Ansar Arysstanbek hauling silver and Dilnur Nurmukash settling for bronze.
Ansar Arysstanbek brought Team Kazakhstan a gold medal in the Alaman baige event. Coming in second was Khamza Amanfeldy of Kazakhstan. Kyrgyzstan’s Nurel Elessov was placed third.
Kazakhstan’s Serzhan Baktybay won gold in the Top Baige event. Arnat Muratkhan and Zhanbolat Marden of Kazahstan claimed second and third places, respectively.
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