On the stage of the Almaty Theatre in the city of Almaty, at the initiative of the Kazakh National Orchestra of Folk Instruments named after Kurmangazy, a solo creative concert titled “SERPIN” was held, featuring the orchestra’s Chief Conductor, recipient of the Order of “Qurmet,” laureate of the State Youth Prize “Daryn,” an outstanding conductor and talented kuyshi — Abilai Tilepbergen.
The evening, imbued with national values, became a harmonious synthesis of the deep traditions of Kazakh musical culture — the tokpe style of Kurmangazy and the shertpe style of Tattimbet — combined with contemporary artistic exploration. The concert program featured Abilai Tilepbergen performing both solo and together with the national orchestra, presenting the finest kyuis from the golden treasury of Kazakh musical heritage, as well as orchestral works in a new interpretation.
The concert “SERPIN,” conducted by Abilai Tilepbergen, brought together the Kazakh National Orchestra of Folk Instruments named after Kurmangazy — the first professional orchestra of Kazakh instrumental music in the history of Kazakhstan — People’s Artist of Kazakhstan Dimash Kudaibergen, as well as soloists of the Abai Kazakh National Opera and Ballet Theatre: opera singers Nurgalym Amanbay, Islam Khamzaev, Aruzhan Alpysbayeva, Aziza Abdireim, and Aruzhan Tolepbergen. The program also featured Honored Worker of Kazakhstan, composer Renat Gaisin, artists of the State Dance Ensemble “Saltanat,” and a group of dombra players. The rich performing heritage and artistic school of the national orchestra were harmoniously enhanced by a modern conducting interpretation, bringing new sound and dynamism to the stage.
The concert “SERPIN” became a vivid example of the synthesis of tradition and innovation, uniting the national performing school with contemporary artistic approaches. The concert received high acclaim from the audience and once again highlighted the enduring values of Kazakh national musical art.
