ASTANA — Get ready for an exciting weekend of culture and entertainment in Astana and Almaty. From captivating concerts and vibrant festivals to immersive exhibitions, there’s something for everyone. Mark your calendars for Aug.
24-25 and experience a weekend of unforgettable events. Almaty. Photo credit: Shutterstock Astana Kazakh folk music concert on Aug.
24 The folk music ensemble Saryarka , renowned for its masterful performance of Kazakh music and popularization of Kazakh culture, will perform works by composers such as Karagoz Gasimova, Togzhan Zhakhin and Shygys Makhan. The concert will showcase melodies played on ancient and modern Kazakh instruments like the well-known dombra and such folk instruments as sazsyrnai, shankobyz, kobyz. The concert’s soloists include the ensemble’s musicians and artists from the philharmonic’s folk singing department.
Address: Erkegali Rakhmadiev State Academic Philharmonic Hall; 32, Kenesary Street. Tickets are available here. Rhythms of Brazil on Aug.
24 Polina Hanym is the new stage name of Polina Tyryna. Starting her musical journey in a bard song enthusiasts’ club, Polina captured the hearts of music industry professionals, joining famous producer Konstantin Meladze’s team on the show “The Voice Russia” in 2019 and representing Kazakhstan at the International Sharjah Heritage Festival in the UAE in 2021. A post shared by Полина Тырина / Polina Hanym (@polinahanym) In the concert, Polina will be joined .