FOUNTAIN OF BAKHCHISARAI
Biography
THE FOUNTAIN OF BAKHCHISARAI
Choreographic poem in 4 acts with prologue and epilogue.
Composer - Boris Asafyev, Libretto - Nikolai Volkov, based on the poem of the same title by A.S. Pushkin. Choreography - Rostislav Zakharov. Choreographer - Yuri Kovalev. Production designer - Anatoly Nenashev. Production conductor - Fyodor Kuzmich.
The premiere took place on May 24, 1942 at the SAOBT (now the Abay KazNOBT).
Characters and performers: Maria - Natalya Vikentieva; Vaslav - Yuri Kovalev; Zarema - Nursulu Tapalova; Girey - Vladimir Kandelaki; Nurali - Almas Bekbosynov.
During the Great Patriotic War, on June 18, 1942, G. Ulanova performed the role of Maria at the Abay SAOBT. In the theatrical seasons of 1941-1942, 1942-1943, the performance was periodically held with the following artists: Maria - Galina Ulanova, Vaslav - Vladimir Bakanov, Zarema - Nursulu Tapalova, Girey - Vladimir Kandelaki, Nurali - Almas Bekbosynov.
REVIVAL. The premiere took place on November 8, 1958 at the Abay SAOBT. Choreography and staging - Rostislav Zakharov, co-director - Dauren Abirov. Production designer - Anatoly Nenashev. Production conductor - Gaziz Dugashev.
Characters and performers: Maria - Sara Kusherbayeva, Rakul Tazhieva; Vaslav - Anuarbek Jalilov, Zaurbek Raibayev; Zarema - Sofia Tulusanova, Inessa Manskaya; Girey - Abduakhim Asylmuratov, Almas Bekbosynov; Nurali - Gani Akzhanov, Zaurbek Raibayev.
SECOND REVIVAL. The premiere took place in 1981 at the Abay SAOBT. Choreography - Rostislav Zakharov. Ballet master-director - Yaroslav Sekh. Production designers - Anatoly Nenashev, Gulfairus Ismailova. Production conductor- Valery Rutter.
Characters and performers: Maria - Zarema Kasteyeva, Raushan Baiseitova; Vaslav - Ramazan Bapov, Anatoly Semyonov; Zarema - Maira Kadyrova, Inna Gulyaeva, Firuza Ultanbayeva; Girey - Marat Muntin, Alexander Medvedev, Eduard Malbekov; Nurali - Kairat Mazhikeyev, Dyusenbek Nakipov, Baurzhan Eshmukhambetov; Young men - Ulan Mirseidov, Ahmedgali Burkitbayev; Young Polish noblewomen - Mansia Karakulova, Lyudmila Makartseva; Solo in Krakowiak - Eduard Malbekov, Firuza Zhulimbetova; Black wife - Lyudmila Li, Lyubov Tanbayeva; Bell - Zhumagul Dzhalpakova, Saule Mirzabekova.
THIRD REVIVAL. The premiere took place on October 7-8, 2017 at the Abay SAOBT. Ballet in 3 acts. Choreography - Rostistav Zakharov. Ballet master-director - Gulzhan Tutkibayeva. Production designer - Vyacheslav Okunev. Conductors - Mukhtar Kaldayakov, Rakhimzhan Baspayev.
Characters and performers: Maria - Assel Askarova, Aiman Yegisbayeva; Vaslav - Azamat Askarov; Girey - Amir Zheksenbek, Nurlan Baibusinov; Zarema - Malika Elchibayeva, Nargiz Mirseidova; Nurali - Aset Murzakulov, Arkhat Ashirbek; Black wife - Aizhan Kangozhina.
Zarema, the beloved wife of Khan Girey, tries in vain to return the feelings of the Khan, who is unrequitedly in love with his captive, the Polish Princess Maria. In desperation, Zarema kills Maria, for which Girey orders to execute Zarema. At the Fountain of Tears, Khan Girey mourns his beloved.
NEW EDITION. THE FOUNTAIN OF BAKHCHISARAI
Choreographic poem in three acts with prologue and epilogue.
Music - Boris Asafyev. Libretto - Nikolai Volkov, based on the poem of the same title by A. S. Pushkin. Choreography - Rostislav Zakharov. Choreographer - Tursynbek Nurkaliyev. Conductor - Aidar Abzhakhanov. Set designer - Vladimir Semizorov. Costume designer - Evgenia Kirik, assistant costume designer - Galiya Buribayeva.
The premiere took place in September 2002 at the K. Baiseitova NOBT.
Characters and performers: Maria - Galiya Begalina, Inna Vazhinskaya; Vaslav - Rustem Seitbekov, Rustem Asanov; Zarema - Gulfairus Kurmangozhayeva, Galiya Tlesbayeva; Girey - Tursynbek Nurkaliyev; Nurali - Armanbek Spatayev, Nikolay Korshunov.
On April 11 and 12, 2015, the performance was revived at the “Astana Opera” Theatre. Choreographers - Tursynbek Nurkaliev, Galiya Buribayeva. Conductor - Aidar Abzhakhanov. Set designer - Ezio Frigerio, costume designer - Franca Squarciapino.
Performers: Maria - Madina Basbayeva; Vaslav - Tair Gatauov; Zarema - Aigerim Beketayeva, Anel Rustemova; Girey - Tursynbek Nurkaliyev, Zhandos Aubakirov; Nurali - Bakhtiyar Adamzhan, Serik Nakyspekov.
THE REVIVAL OF THE PERFORMANCE IN 2021. The performance was staged in a new edition by Altynai Asylmuratova. Conductor - Arman Urazgaliyev. Set designer: Ezio Frigerio. Costume designer - Franca Squarciapino. Lighting designer -Vinicio Cheli. Projection designer - Sergio Metalli. Assistant ballet master-director - Konstantin Zaklinsky, Elena Sherstneva. Assistant costume designer - Sofya Tasmagambetova.
The premiere took place on April 23, 24, 25, 2021 at the Astana Opera Theatre.
Performers: Maria - Shugyla Adepkhan, Adelina Tulepova, Bakhytgul Ispanova; Vaslav - Yerkin Rakhmatullayev, Daler Zaparov, Daniyar Zhumatayev; Zarema - Aigerim Beketayeva, Anel Rustemova, Anastasia Zaklinskaya, Gaukhar Ussina; Girey - Zhanibek Imankulov, Turlykhan Toygan, Sungat Kydyrbay; Nurali - Serik Nakyspekov, Zhanserik Akhmetov, Kuat Karibayev, Gumar Sultanbek.
Bibliography
- Сарынова Л.П. Айман - Шолпан. Балетное искусство Казахстана. – Научное издание. – Алма-Ата: «Наука» Казахской ССР, 1976–176 стр. – С.144, 150.
Links
- Премьера балета «Бахчисарайский фонтан» пройдет в Алматы – Пресс-релиз Министерства культуры и спорта Республики Казахстан – Астана, 7 октября 2017 г. – Адрес URL: http://prs.kz/press/29651/Premera-baleta-Bahchisarajskij-fontan-projdet-v-Almati/ (дата обращения 26.11.2022)