Geniuses of the Ages: Beethoven. Shostakovich

2022 / 2023 Kulyash Baiseitova Chamber Hall the 10th Season

16 April * Sunday * 6.00 pm

Quartet Music Season

Geniuses of the Ages: Beethoven. Shostakovich

Fourth Concert

Running time: 1 hour 20 minutes

Please note that the age limit is 10+.

Management reserves the right to substitute performers and works performed

The Astana Opera Orchestra artists continue the series of concerts “Quartet Music Season” dedicated to the music of quartet geniuses Beethoven and Shostakovich.

The project aims to promote classical chamber music and discover new names and ensembles. The fourth concert will feature both experienced musicians and young artists exploring the complexities and delights of the quartet art.

ON THE PROGRAMME:

Ludwig van Beethoven. String Quartet No. 1 in F major, Op. 18

1. Allegro con brio

2. Adagio affetuoso

3. Scherzo: Allegro molto

4. Allegro

Dedicated to Joseph Franz von Lobkowitz

PERFORMED BY

String Quartet:

Assya Nurzhigitova (first violin)

Irina Dolgikh (second violin)

Olessya Morozova (viola)

Kurvanzhan Akhatov (cello)

Dmitri Shostakovich. Piano Quintet in G minor, Op.57

1. Prelude: Lento - poco piu mosso - Lento

2. Fugue: Adagio

3. Scherzo: Allegretto

4. Intermezzo: Lento

5. Finale: Allegretto

PERFORMED BY

Zarina Bimendinova (piano)

String Quartet:

Anel Shakirova (first violin)

Aiya Gabbasova (second violin)

Bagdat Abilkhanov,

Honoured Worker of Kazakhstan (viola)

Daulet Shakirov,

Honoured Worker of Kazakhstan (cello)

Dmitri Shostakovich. String Quartet No. 8 in C minor, Op.110

1. Largo

2. Allegro molto

3. Allegretto

4. Largo

5. Largo

PERFORMED BY

Bagdat Abilkhanov (first violin)

Anel Shakirova (second violin)

Gulnara Tleugabylova (viola)

Kurvanzhan Akhatov (cello)

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