Geniuses of the Ages: Beethoven. Shostakovich Sixth Concert

 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 sixth 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. 13 in B-flat major, Op. 130

1. Allegro ma non troppo - Allegro

2. Presto

3. Andante con moto, ma non troppo

4. Alla danza tedesca. Allegro assai

5. Cavatina. Adagio molto espressivo

6. Finale: Allegro

 

PERFORMED BY

String Quartet:

Bagdat Abilkhanov,

Honoured Worker of Kazakhstan (first violin)

Irina Dolgikh (second violin)

Olessya Morozova (viola)

Kurvanzhan Akhatov (cello)

 

 

Ludwig van Beethoven. String Quartet No. 5 in A major, Op. 18 No. 5

1. Allegro

2. Menuetto - Trio

3. Andante cantabile con variazioni

4. Allegro

 

PERFORMED BY

String Quartet:

Marzhan Seitbek (first violin)

Alina Oraztay (second violin)

Madina Nurpeissova (viola)

Rassima Nakyspekova (cello)

 

 

Dmitri Shostakovich. String Quartet No. 9 in E-flat major, Op.117

1. Moderato con moto

2. Adagio

3. Allegretto

4. Adagio

5. Allegro

 

PERFORMED BY

String Quartet:

Talshyn Keshilbayeva (first violin)

Maruzat Sergazykyzy (second violin)

Akezhan Dotayev (viola)

Mikhail Pilyavsky (cello)