THE CALL OF THE STEPPE

Biography

Ballet in 2 acts.

Composers - Kuat Shildebayev, Rinat Gaisin, Tolegen Mombekov, Carlos Pino-Quintana, musical compositions of the folklore and ethnographic ensembles "Turan", "Khassak", "Steppe Sons". Arranged by Carlos Pino-Quintana. The author of the literary and artistic libretto - Bakhyt Kairbekov, the author of the choreographic adaptation of the libretto - Jean-Francois Vazel. Choreographer - Patrick de Bana. Scenography: Ricardo Sanchez Cuerda. Costume designer - Stephanie Bauerle. Lighting Designer: James Ango.

The production was staged for the Astana Opera Theatre, the premiere took place on December 15 and 16, 2020.

Characters and performers: Father - Zhanibek Akhmediyev, Olzhas Tarlanov; Mother - Adelina Tulepova, Assel Kenzhebekova; Young man/ Son/ Master - Galymzhan Nurmukhamet, Daler Zaparov; Muse - Aigerim Beketayeva, Anastasia Zaklinskaya; Shaman - Sultanbek Gumar, Serik Nakysbekov; Man in black - Bekzat Orynbayev; Horse - Zhaksylyk Saukymbekov, Daniyar Zhumatayev; Wolf - Beibarys Akarys, Ruslan Kanagat; Eagle - Zhanserik Akhmetov, Turlykhan Toygan.

The ballet is based on the story of a family that dreams of a child, asking the higher power for help. Having come into this world, he becomes an architect, the action is based on his formation and development. The struggle with envious people, meeting with his beloved, building a city and much more awaits him on his life path. The main idea of this whole story is that moving forward is impossible without awareness of own roots and respect for the past, for the ancestors.