A concert featuring world opera star Maria Mudryak and the symphony orchestra of the Astana Ballet Theatre will take place on March 19 at the Yestay Palace of Culture in Pavlodar.

At the concert, viewers will immerse themselves in the multifaceted world of opera art performed by their famous compatriot. The program will include masterpieces of Italian opera, as well as the romance of Austrian operetta, and the incendiary and passionate Spanish zarzuela.

"I am incredibly happy that I have been given the chance to give a concert in my hometown of Pavlodar - the city where I was born and raised. I would also like to express my gratitude to the Astana Ballet Theatre for another opportunity to perform with their outstanding symphony orchestra," Maria Mudryak shared her emotions.

It should be noted that from March 17 to 19, the Astana Ballet, with the support of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan, will perform on tour in the city of Pavlodar. The capital's theater has prepared an exceptional program for the audience that combines various genres and styles, creating a unique synergy of ballet, symphony and opera art. The artists will present the ballet "Carmen Suite" by Bizet-Shchedrin.

The second act will feature the one-act ballet "Triumph" to music by Pyotr Tchaikovsky, staged by young talented choreographer Ainur Abilgazinova.