Astana Opera soloist Alikhan Zeynolla recently completed an internship in Florence at the Teatro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino. The main course of disciplines was taught at the Italian theater at the Maggio Musicale Academy, which implements various youth programs.

The director of the academy, Gianni Tangucci, after a successful audition held in Florence in the summer of 2023, noticed the talent of the Kazakh vocalist and offered him training.

"I had a unique opportunity to practice the language that I learned at the Astana Opera International Academy. In addition, I took a master class with various famous opera singers, such as the Italian baritone, vocal teacher Vincenzo Spatola, Gianni Tangucci, buffoon baritone Bruno de Simone, specializing in the roles of Rossini, Donizetti, Mozart. He honed his vocal technique with concertmasters and coaches. I was lucky enough to work with the very famous pianist Giulio Zappa, the artistic director of the Donizetti Theater in Bergamo. We analyzed many parts, arias, romances, and worked on the style of Italian operas. I also managed to attend the rehearsals of Italian artists, delve into their work process, tried to absorb all the nuances of acting and vocal skills, watched what directors and conductors require from soloists. I think it was a good experience for me. I would like to emphasize that I receive great creative support from my teacher at the Astana Opera International Opera Academy A. Gusev," Alikhan Zeynolla said.

Despite his young age, the soloist of the Astana Opera is increasingly becoming in demand in the international opera arena. In August of this year, Alikhan Zeynolla has scheduled 4 concert performances in Tuscany. The artist will also take part in the Rossini Opera Festival in Pesaro (Italy), which is one of the most reputable venues in the world, and where famous singers of our time consider it an honor to get there. A. Zeynolla is also preparing to perform the role of Count Almaviva in the play "The Barber of Seville" by J. Rossini on the stage of the Tbilisi State Opera and Ballet Theater named after Z. Paliashvili. The singer also plans to perform in October of this year in the play "Cinderella" by J. Rossini at the Teatro del Maggio Musicale in Florence.

"It was a big surprise for me that I was offered to play the main role in a famous play. This means that our Kazakh vocal training is not inferior to the European opera school. But the Astana Opera will always be the number one theater for me, wherever I am, I always say that I am the soloist of the Astana Opera and represent my native Kazakhstan," the singer concluded.