Balnur Kydyrbek’s Requiem is the first composition in this genre in the history of Kazakh musical art and was awarded the State Prize of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Literature and Art in 2014.

The Requiem reflects themes of unity, peace, spiritual harmony, and tolerance. Another important idea in the work is the continuity of generations and the connection between eras, highlighting the noble ideals of serving one’s homeland and the enduring aspiration for national independence passed down through the centuries.

This concert offers an extraordinary opportunity for audiences to appreciate the artistry of a contemporary composer, reflecting on the legacy of past generations and the future of the country.

PERFORMERS:
Guldana ALDADOSSOVA (soprano)
Gulzhanat SAPAKOVA (mezzo)
Artur GABDIEV (tenor)
Altynbek ABILDA (baritone), laureate of the State Youth Prize “Daryn”
OPERA SOLOISTS, CHORUS AND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA OF THE ASTANA OPERA HOUSE
Conductor: Yerbolat AKHMEDYAROV, Honoured Worker of Kazakhstan