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Astana Opera House
Dinmukhamed Qonayev St 12/1, Nur-Sultan 010000, KazakhstanThe theater “Astana Opera” was established in 2013 under the direction of the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Nursultan Nazarbayev. This is the largest theater in Central Asia, built inspired by the world's leading opera houses with a delicate combination of classical Greco-Roman style and traditional Kazakh design. It will not be an exaggeration to say that it is a world-class theater and if you have the opportunity to visit the capital Nursultan, you should come here to visit and maybe enjoy a musical or a classic ballet.
Located on the grounds of Independence Square, on the left bank of the Ishim River, the largest opera house in Central Asia, Astana Opera was built in the best classical architectural tradition based on the direction of the First President. of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Nursultan Nazarbayev. Construction of the theater began on 6 July 2010 on a 9-hectare site and opened in 2013 with the traditional Kazakh opera Birzhan and Sara.
The colorful and monumental design of the Astana Opera House makes a strong impression on visitors. You will admire multicolored marble floors with beautiful geometric patterns, traditional Kazakh crafts with many motifs used to decorate the walls. There are also murals that introduce and promote the natural beauty of this mystical Central Asian country with the famous Charyn and the resort of Burabay. The floor is made of birch, oak and cherry. The hall seats more than 1,000 people in a monumental art scene reminiscent of the Golden Age of opera. Luxurious interior with 2 main tones of red and yellow, outstanding on a neoclassical architecture, enhances the feeling of enjoying and experiencing classic works. This is the second new opera house built in Astana, considered the third largest opera house in the world with a chandelier weighing 1.6 tons and 13 meters hanging in the room.
The theater consists of two halls:
- The 1250-seat main hall, which hosts opera and ballet performances, and has a large orchestral space with a capacity of up to 120 musicians,
- Stateroom with 250 seats, for professional and classy chamber concerts.
The theater has its own orchestra, ballet and opera troupe, in addition, it also regularly organizes performances with world-famous opera troupes. The theater's repertoire includes works by famous national and international composers. The theater has a noble mission to contribute to making opera and ballet part of the cultural quintessence of Kazakhstan and to promote the rich heritage of classical music with friends from all over the world.
After a day of exploring the capital, Nursultant, you can take some time to visit the Astana Opera House and if you're lucky, you can drop in to enjoy a skillful performance by local artists. For more information about the theater's schedule and activities, you can refer to the website