Astana Opera Opens the Doors to the World

On the 21st of October 2013 in the capital of Kazakhstan, Astana, the grand opening of Eurasia's largest theatre "ASTANA OPERA" will take place. Construction of the world's third largest Opera House was realized by masters from Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Czech Republic. The colossal building of the theatre, constructed with the most modern technologies, allows on its stage to implement performances of any degree of complexity. The scene includes two side "pocket" and l'arriere-scene. Under the stage the lowest level the hall with automatic control system is located. The orchestra pit is designed for 120 musicians. Stage equipment was provided by specialists from Germany, acoustics was performed by Italian masters. The theater auditorium contains 1250 seats. The main hall is ornamented with decorative fretwork, laid out with wood and brass panels, that provides the excellent acoustics. Such kind of technology is also applied in rehearsal halls, there are 26 of them and more than 60 makeup rooms. The foyer fascinates view with splendor of finishing made of marble of different colors, that intertwines in various geometric patterns, frieze on the balcony was designed with stylized Kazakh ornament. On the wall mural on one side the monument to Kazakh nature Charyn Canyon, and on the other Burabaj are depicted. No less spectacular the facade of the theater is: on the both sides from the main entrance the sculptures of musicians playing ancient Kazakh instruments - kobyz and zhetygen, are placed. The pediment is decorated with traditional Quadriga, operated by Saka Tsarina Tomiris.