Theaters and concert organizations

Kazakh Drama Theater named after M. Utemisov

The Kazakh Drama Theater named after M. Utemisov was opened on March 5, 1938 by the decision of the People's Commissariat on the basis of the Neftyanik club. The first creative troupe included talented young people who graduated from a one-year theater studio. These are Kuat Tulekov, Shashty Zhumabekova, Aitzhan Yesenbayev, Onai Zhaksybayeva and many others.

The Guryev Theater was merged with the Kyzylzhar (Petropavl) Theater after the latter was disbanded. For the first time, the theatrical curtain was opened by the performance of M. Auezov's play "Tungі Saryn". Later, the repertoire of the theater group was enriched with classical and modern material and was named the Guryev Musical Drama Theater. In 1956-1957, at the 1st republican festival "Theatrical Spring" in Almaty, the Chief Director of the theater T. Duisembayev, a graduate of the Tashkent Theater Institute, received the award of the Ministry of Culture of the Kazakh SSR for staging the play "Botagoz" by S. Mukanov. Within the framework of the festival, B. Mailin's "Shuga", B. Korkytov's "Asyl Zhandar", Akynzhanov's "Isatay Makhambet", Schiller's "Zulymdyk pen Mahabbat" were shown in the capital, which received recognition from the audience and high appreciation of the theatrical environment. This was a creative victory for the team and was marked by high awards: K. Tolekov and Z. Suleimenova received the title of "People's Artist", A. Akhmetova, Zh. Manapova, K. Imangaliyeva, I. Imankulova - the title of Honored Artist of the Republic, many artists were awarded diplomas and certificates.In 1975 the theater received its building. In 1994, at the Republican competition of theaters of Kazakhstan, held in the city of Zhezgazgan in honor of the 100th anniversary of S. Seifullin, the team of our theater becomes the winner: the production of the play "Zharaly Zholbarys" by K. Myrzaliyev receives 1 prize and is sent to Egypt, for the performance of the main role deserved artist of the Republic T. Kuanyshev and stage director Sh. Karibayev receive the Makhambet Prize.

At the IX festival of theaters of Kazakhstan, dedicated to the 10th anniversary of the Independence of the Republic in Almaty and Petropavlovsk, the play "Beibarys" by R. Otarbayev directed by Director Ch. Zulkhash became a real discovery for connoisseurs of theatrical art. The premiere of this performance was dedicated to the 100th anniversary of Kazakhstan Oil and was highly appreciated by foreign guests of Atyrau. No less successful and successful was the production of “Makhambettin Bir Kuni” by S. Nazarbekuly, dedicated to the 200th anniversary of Makhambet, which was celebrated within the framework of UNESCO. In 2006, the theater was overhauled. Currently, the team employs 165 employees, of which 64 are creative workers.

 

Regional Philharmonic named after N. Zhanturin

The Regional Philharmonic named after N. Zhanturin, opened on April 15, 1966, by the Decree of the Council of Ministers of the Kazakh SSR No. 256, has been operating for more than 40 years.

The creative team of the Philharmonic has toured all regions of our Republic, visited Russia, Mongolia, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan. The folklore ensemble of Kazakh folk instruments “Naryn”, which is well-known far beyond the region, operates under the Philharmonic, which includes the best performers. The Daryn Boys Choir has been operating at the Philharmonic since 2001. Over the years, the creative team of gifted boys has won the appreciation of the audience, has been on tour in Turkey, Greece, etc. As part of the creative troupe of the Philharmonic Mekes Tureshov, Ulmeken Karakulova, Gulmaidan Sundetova. In 2000, a building was provided to the regional philharmonic society.

Academic Orchestra of Kazakh Folk Instruments named after Dina Nurpeisova

The Atyrau Regional Academic Orchestra named after Dina Nurpeisova is a musical group that is one of the best professional orchestras in Kazakhstan.

The orchestra was organized in July 1990 by the decision of the Executive Committee of the Regional Council of People's Deputies No. 175 dated June 26, 1990, in order to further continue and develop the tradition of folk musical performing arts and concert services, as well as in order to actively familiarize a wide audience with the musical treasures of the national heritage, domestic and world classics.

The orchestra bears the name of the outstanding composer - kuishi of the 19th century Dina Nurpeisova, who owns a great legacy of Kazakh traditional music. The orchestra includes various Kazakh national instruments: dombra, kobyz, saz - syrnay, prima - sherter, sybyzgy and many others.

In the creative education of the artistic team of the orchestra and the creation of its repertoire, a significant role belongs to the outstanding personality of the 20th century, who made a huge contribution to the development of the culture of Kazakhstan, the founder of the orchestra, the Artistic Director and Chief Conductor, People's Artist of the Republic of Kazakhstan, professor, holder of the order "Parasat" Ryspay Khismetovich Gabdiyev, who led the orchestra from the day it was founded for 14 years.

All stage tours around the region and beyond were carried out directly under his leadership. The rich repertoire, high performing skills of the orchestra are connected with its obsessive musical activity.

The team is on the path of constant creative searches, it has fully inherited the techniques of multifaceted performance, therefore, the orchestra's repertoire includes works by folk composers Kurmangazy, Dina, Dauletkerei, Kazangap, Turkesh and others. Many compositions of composers of Kazakhstan M. Tolebayev, E. Brussilovskiy, K. Kumisbekov, S. Mukhametzhanov, M. Koishybayev, A. Zhubanov, N. Tilendiyev, A. Zhaiymov and others.

The orchestra performs transcribed works of Russian and foreign classics - P. Tchaikovskiy, Oginskiy, Gliere, W. Mozart, J. Strauss, J. Brahms, J. Bizet and others.

Over the 17 years of its existence, the orchestra has created a diverse repertoire, numbering more than 350 pieces of music.

The orchestra consists of 70 people. The orchestra's artists were recruited from among professional musicians and graduates of the Alma-Ata State Conservatory. Professional musicians from different cities and regions of the Republic were invited to work in it, as well as local artists were involved.

The orchestra's touring geography is varied. It passes through the districts of our region and beyond. His art was applauded by oil workers, workers of agriculture and remote areas of the Atyrau region. The performances of the orchestra were seen by residents of Aktobe, West Kazakhstan, Mangystau regions, as well as the CIS, in particular, the Astrakhan region.

The orchestra has repeatedly represented the national performing school in front of foreign specialists working at the Tengiz oil and gas complex. The team managed to establish itself and win the sympathy and success of a huge audience. And everywhere the concerts were held with great success, as evidenced by a number of positive reviews on the pages of regional newspapers and television.

The Academic Orchestra named after Dina Nurpeisova, worthily bearing the name of Dina and preserving its national flavor, is actively touring. This is the release of new programs dedicated to various dates, numerous creative trips, recording phonograms, filming on television. Over the 17-year period, the orchestra has become a highly professional team widely known not only in our region, but also beyond its borders.