The Astana Ballet Theatre hosted performances of the ballet "Romeo and Juliet," choreographed by Vladimir Yakovlev and set to music by Sergei Prokofiev. The performance was accompanied by the theatre's symphony orchestra, conducted by Elmar Buribaev.
Sundet Sultanov and Wesley Carvalho performed Romeo, and Nazerke Aymukhametova and Kamil Rakhmanberliyeva performed Juliet. The dancers presented the story of young lovers whose destinies are caught in the crossfire of two families' feuds.
This production, first performed in 2017, is distinguished by its dynamic plot and laconic stage design. The main focus is on the choreography, which reveals the characters' personalities and emotions.
"The duel scenes add a special dynamism and spectacle to the performance. "Vladimir Yakovlev's production vividly conveys the atmosphere and aesthetics of the Shakespearean era," noted the theater's artistic director, Nurlan Kanetov.