Astana Opera, Opera house in Astana, Kazakhstan
Astana Opera is an opera house in Kazakhstan's capital city with modern architecture and substantial interior spaces. It contains multiple performance halls that host opera, ballet, and other theatrical productions.
The opera house opened in 2013 with a performance of a Kazakh opera, marking the beginning of its role as a major arts venue. Since then it has become an important cultural institution for the nation.
The main hall follows the horseshoe plan of La Scala but is decorated in a national style. The first performance, on 21 June 2013, was Mukan Tolebayev's opera "Birzhan – Sara"; the repertoire also includes "Abai" and "Kyz Zhibek".
The building is centrally located in the city and easily accessible by various transportation options. It is helpful to book tickets ahead of time and note that formal dress is customary for opera performances.
The main stage measures 935 square metres, 21 metres wide and 59 metres deep, larger than the main stage of the Oslo Opera House. Beneath it, 12 metres down, a machinery hall with an automated control system moves the stage elements. The orchestra pit holds 120 musicians on three levels.
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