TLEP AND SARYKYZ

Biography

Ballet in 2 acts.

Composer - Almas Serkebayev. Libretto - Edward Rozinsky (USA), based on the poem by Nesipbek Aituly. Choreography and staging - Margo Sappington (USA). Set Designer - Ernst Heidebrecht (Germany); costume designer - Christina Jolie de Lotbiniere (USA). Production conductor - Nurlan Zharasov.

The premiere took place on January 23-24, 2009 on the stage of the Abay SAOBT.

Characters and performers: Shaman - Nurlan Baibusinov; Sarykyz - Saule Rakhmedova, Janel Tukeyeva; Tlep - Farkhad Buriyev, Daniyar Shmanov; Aspantai (leader of the light forces) - Dmitry Sushkov; Karakus (leader of the dark forces) - Ekaterina Khomkina, Ainur Abilgazina; Golden Eagle - Nurlan Konokbayev; Fox - Aiman Yegisbayeva; light forces, dark forces, girls, boys - ballet dancers.

The young man Tlep is learning music from the Shaman and wants to heal the souls of people with music. Over time, he is imbued with deep feelings for Sarykyz, the daughter of his mentor. However, the war of dark forces with light forces begins, which leads to the death of not only the teacher, but also Sarykyz. Tlep remains alone. He is inconsolable and alone. Only music helps him. When kobyz sings, Tlep sees the image of the beautiful Sarykyz and believes that she is here; she lives in the sounds of his music.