The Astana Opera Theatre hosted the world premiere of the ballet "Charlie and Irene," set to music by A. Kestner. The production was created by the creative team at Mosaica Del Arte specifically for the theatre company.
The production was choreographed by K. Radev. A. Urazgaliyev conducted the theatre's Symphony Orchestra. This neoclassical ballet is inspired by the aesthetics of silent film and combines expressive choreography with cinematic editing techniques.
The plot revolves around the love story of Charlie, a tramp, and young Irene, who overcome social barriers and the prohibition of her wealthy father. The production intertwines comedic episodes with dramatic scenes.
The leading roles were performed by D. Zaidin and Sh. Adepkhan. The project was overseen by the ballet company's artistic director, A. Asylmuratova. The set design was created by A. Kapustina and N. Shakhmatova, and the costumes were created by I. Chapurin.
The audience warmly welcomed the premiere and gave the actors a standing ovation at the end of the performance.