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Astana opera (Russian: Астана опера is a newly constructed opera house in Astana, Kazakhstan. Based on a design made by Nursultan Nazarbayev, its construction began in 2010 under direction of Mabetex Group[1]. It has been built on a 9 ha site, and includes two halls:
- the main hall (1250 seats), which hosts opera shows,
- the chamber hall (250 seats), for chamber music concerts[2].
The opera house opened in 2013, the inaugurative representation being the kazakh opera Birzhan and Sara[3]. It is the second newly built opera in Astana, as the Palace of Peace and Reconciliation, hosting a 1500 seats opera hall, has been achieved in 2006.
References
[edit]- ^ Astana Offers World Class Opera House.
- ^ Opera and Ballet Theatre “Astana Opera”, culture map.
- ^ Curtain up at Astana Opera, euronews, June 24 2013.