ASTANA – As International Women’s Day approaches, on this vacation weekend, the cities will come alive with music, and celebrations, providing a wealthy program of occasions – from enchanting live shows and theatrical performances to thrilling sports activities competitions. The Astana Times has curated a lineup of actions that will help you spend high quality time with family members over the weekend.
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Astana
Ballet Gala, March 7
An night of grace and grandeur awaits because the nation’s prime ballet dancers unite for a stunning gala efficiency. Featuring excerpts from world-renowned classical works and up to date choreography, this occasion showcases the wonder, energy, and class of ballet in its purest type.
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With gorgeous costumes, emotive music, and virtuosic method, it’s a must-see celebration for lovers of excessive artwork and timeless stagecraft.
Venue: Astana Ballet; 43 Uly Dala Avenue. Tickets can be found here.
Qazaq Choir Solo live performance, March 7
Music lovers can take pleasure in a night of wealthy vocal concord at this particular live performance. The ensemble, identified for its expressive type and up to date method to choral music, brings collectively skilled singers to carry out a program showcasing the depth and fantastic thing about collective vocal sound.
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Venue: OzgeEpic; 12A Beybarys Sultan Street. Tickets can be found here.
Sham Auen classical music live shows by candlelight, March 8
Experience the magic of reside classical music carried out by skilled musicians, illuminated by the nice and cozy glow of candlelight. The program options masterpieces by Mozart alongside up to date home and worldwide compositions, creating a really enchanting environment.
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Venue: Red Hall; 53 Kabanbay Batyr Street. Tickets can be found here.
VTB League, March 7-8
Experience the fun of high-energy basketball as Astana takes on MBA- MAI within the VTB League. Get prepared for intense competitors and an thrilling environment.
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Venue: Saryarka Cycle Track; 45A Kabanbay Batyr Avenue. Tickets can be found here.
MuzArt’s 20 years anniversary live performance, March 9–10
Fans of Kazakh pop music may have the chance to rejoice the legacy of the famend group MuzArt, which has been performing for greater than twenty years. 
Founded in 2001 by vocalists Meirambek Bespayev, Kenzhebek Zhanabilov and Saken Maigaziyev, the group is understood for mixing up to date pop melodies with components of conventional Kazakh music. The anniversary live shows promise a night of memorable songs, nostalgia and vibrant reside performances.
Venue: Qazaqconcert; 10/1 Mangilik El Avenue. Tickets can be found here.
Almaty
Concert that includes Ludovico Einaudi’s best hits, March 7
Cinema Lab, a gaggle of musicians, is about to introduce a completely new and distinctive musical program that includes the works of the famend Italian composer Ludovico Einaudi. Einaudi’s melodies will resonate in a recent and progressive interpretation, promising a charming musical expertise.
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Ludovico Einaudi is an impressive up to date composer, a real icon of neoclassical music, and the mastermind behind the soundtrack of the acclaimed French movie “1+1,” which garnered quite a few awards. The music of Einaudi, who gave concerts in Kazakhstan final 12 months, has united thousands and thousands worldwide, changing into an integral a part of the worldwide classical music narrative.
Venue: Art-Scene; 280 Baizakov Street. Tickets can be found here.
Football match, March 7
Experience the thrill of reside soccer as Semei’s Altay Football Club takes on Almaty’s Kairat in an exciting showdown. Don’t miss this thrilling showdown.
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Venue: Khan Tengri Stadium; 71/20 Al- Farabi Avenue. Tickets can be found here.
Concert devoted to International Women’s Day, March 8
Celebrate International Women’s Day with a festive live performance that includes a various musical program devoted to spring, magnificence and admiration for ladies. The night will convey collectively proficient performers presenting widespread melodies and classical compositions in a festive environment.
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Venue: Abay Opera House; 110 Kabanbay Batyr Street. Tickets can be found here.
Sham Auen classical music live shows by candlelight, March 8
Enjoy an atmospheric candlelight live performance that includes classical and instrumental music. Illuminated by a whole lot of candles, the intimate efficiency creates a serene setting the place audiences can totally immerse themselves in the great thing about reside music.
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Venue: Aubakirova Art Space; 140 Karasay Batyr Street. Tickets can be found here.
