Opera "Birzhan and Sara" (Opera in four acts) Production by the Astana State Opera House World famous Mariinsky Ballet and Opera - Mariinsky II (New Theatre)
Schedule for "Birzhan and Sara" (Opera in four acts) Production by the Astana State Opera House 2022
Stage Director: Yuri Alexandrov Composer: Mukan Tulebayev Opera company: Astana Opera
Orchestra: Mariinsky Theatre Symphony Orchestra
Opera in 4 acts
Music by Mukan Tulebayev Libretto by
Khajim Dzhumaliev
Production Conductor: Abzal Mukhitdinov Stage Director:
Yuri Alexandrov Production Designer: Vyacheslav Okunev
Principal Chorus Master: Yerzhan Dautov Choreographers:
Tursynbek Nurkaliev, Vladimir Romanovsky
Lighting Designer: Yevgeny Vinogradov Computer
Graphics Designer: Viktoria Zlotnikova Premiere:
Almaty, November 7, 1946 , under the control of G. Stolyarov . The opera was
shown in Moscow December 6, 1958 at the decade of Kazakh art
.
Actors: Birzhan , folk poet and singer ,
tenor Mother Birjan , mezzo-soprano Birjan father , baritone Yestay
friend Birjan , tenor Altynay girl , soprano Sarah , folk singer ,
soprano Zhienkul , buy , baritone Zhambota , the local governor ,
baritone Serik bodyguard Zhamboty , tenor
Sinopsys
Act
I Fairground festivities in Kazakh village Kuyandy . Traditional
folk entertainment - the struggle of athletes , craps , swing. Brings glad
tidings peasants youth Yestay : approaching his friend , everyone's favorite ,
folk singer and poet Birzhan . Most excited about this message Altynay girl in
love with a young singer . She tries to learn from Yestay recalled about whether
it Birzhan days in his wanderings . Yestay tries to laugh it off and do not
answer the question directly . But the girl still manages to find out what
thoughts Birjan captured the lovely Sara - inspired folk singer . It should also
come to the festival - the group will witness the creative competition Birjan
and Sarah , two renowned masters of folk singing. From afar, the song sounds
Birjan praising his native land . Joyfully welcomes people of your pet . But the
celebration is overshadowed by the emergence of bai Zhienkula , omnipotent
wealthy. He is accompanied by a large retinue , guards and servants . Among them
are sneaky, smarmy Serik , royal bodyguard satrap Zhamboty local ruler . Yes,
and the governor did not hesitate to come to festivities . The appearance of
beautiful Sarah escapes the gaze Zhienkula , struck by her beauty. Sarah's
thoughts are directed to only one Birzhanov and young singer thinks only of his
beloved Sarah. Greeting each other , folk singers give birth debate about what
song is better. Sarah celebrates songs of joy and gladness , Birzhan - songs of
anger and fighting . Event singers interrupted by order bai lead to it Sarah -
she is the fourth wife Zhienkula . The girl refuses to obey. Birzhan appeals to
the governor and baju Zhambote with sharp diatribe and threats ruler responsible
witty song mocking Zhambotu . Ruler ordered guards grab Birjan but protects
people and forces favorite singer and his entourage Zhambotu retire from the
fair.
Act II Birzhan sitting in his tent, pitched on
the lake, the song sings in a passionate lover Sarah. Old mother Birjan not calm
for her son. More disturbed by his cowardly scored destitution father, whom the
mullahs warn against danger of collision with the authorities. But Birjan not
afraid of the rich and royal henchmen . Singer is not alone , for a nation .
Birzhan keen to talk to friends about their distant wanderings , meetings with
remarkable poet and freedom fighter Abai , he sings them wonderful songs Abai.
Among young people who had come to see Birzhanov - and his beloved Sarah . Here
and her opponent - Altynay . From struggling to faithful friend of the singer
Esta distract jealous girl. Left alone for a short time , and Sarah Birzhan
swear each other eternal love and fidelity. But danger lurks already lovers.
Zhambota and his guards pull force at Birjan Sarah and gone to the house
Zhienkula .
Act III Ornate and richly celebrating
their wedding Zhienkul buy . Songs, dances and games. Yestay to help his friend
and save Birzhanov unfortunate Sarah decides to scare bai and his guests. The
young man says that Birzhan grief of his mind - a madman dangerous wild beast .
This news , as expected Yestay , spreads rapidly and reaches the ears bai.
Holiday, however, continues, do not cease funny songs , guests dance , toasting
. In a solemn moment of the groom - Zhienkula - guests flee in fear affected
advent Birjan . In horror hidden and groom himself . Left alone with Sarah
Birzhan offers escape to distant lands, where they will help Russian friends .
But driven by the blind jealousy leads Altynay guards to separate Birjan and
Sarah . Brave Determined to defend the singer - before his dagger retreating
enemies . However tricky Serik , crept back , throws a lasso loop boy . Birzhan
put in prison .
Act IV Guarding the entrance to the
prison, where languishing unfortunate Birzhan , Serik hour asleep. Quietly crept
up to him Sara , quietly took the keys out of his pocket and went to prison in
Bound Birzhanov . Date with your favorite inspires Birjan . But do not sleep
insidious Altynay . It leads to the dungeon Zhienkula . He wakes up and tells
Serik szyvat people on trial over an unfaithful wife . Sarah faces the death
penalty. Altynay exults : Birzhan get it now . Court being accomplished with
lightning speed - Zhienkulu not wait , he wants revenge . But do not have time
to say the last words of Mullah sentence as armed peasants gathered Esta brave ,
free and Sarah Birjan . Then Altynay , approaching Sarah suddenly plunges a
dagger into her heart. With words of love to Birzhanov Sarah dies. Heartbroken
singer leans over his beloved.
Schedule for "Birzhan and Sara" (Opera in four acts) Production by the Astana State Opera House 2022
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