Khan sultan. Altyn orda. Tickets

Abay Kazakh State Opera and Ballet Theatre, Almaty, Kazakhstan

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Available Dates: 26 Mar, 2026 (1 events)

Important Info

Type: Opera

City: Almaty, Kazakhstan

Acts: 2

Intervals: 1

Sung in: Kazakh

Titles in: Kazah,Russian,English

Ticket delivery: E-Tickets

E-tickets: Print at home or at the box office of the event if so specified. You will find more information in your booking confirmation email.

Can I choose my seats?

You can only select the category, and not the exact seats.
If you order 2 or 3 tickets: your seats will be next to each other.
If you order 4 or more tickets: your seats will be next to each other, or, if this is not possible, we will provide a combination of groups of seats (at least in pairs, for example 2+2 or 2+3).

Cast

Performers

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Creators

Composer: Almas Serkebayev

Overview

KHAN SULTAN. ALTYN ORDA is a grand historical opera that tells the dramatic story of power, destiny, and sacrifice during the era of the Golden Horde. Set against the vast степpe landscapes and imperial courts, the opera follows Khan Sultan as he struggles to preserve unity within his empire while facing betrayal, war, and inner conflict. Blending sweeping orchestral music with powerful vocal performances, the production brings to life a legendary chapter of medieval history.

KHAN SULTAN. ALTYN ORDA is an epic opera set in the эпоха Золотой Орды, a time of political intrigue, military conquests, and cultural transformation across the Eurasian степи. At the center of the story stands Khan Sultan — a ruler torn between duty and personal conviction, ambition and mercy, love and власть.

As rival clans challenge his authority and enemies gather at the borders, the Khan must confront betrayal within his own court. The opera explores not only the external battles that shape empires, but also the internal struggle of a leader burdened by destiny. Themes of loyalty, honor, faith, and sacrifice unfold through dramatic confrontations, intimate arias, and monumental choral scenes.

Musically, the work combines symphonic масштаб with lyrical восточные мотивы, creating a rich soundscape that reflects both the grandeur of imperial power and the emotional depth of its characters. Lavish сценография, traditional costumes, and dynamic choreography immerse the audience in the world of medieval степная цивилизация.

KHAN SULTAN. ALTYN ORDA is more than a historical drama — it is a powerful meditation on leadership, legacy, and the price of empire.

Venue Info

Abay Kazakh State Opera and Ballet Theatre - Almaty
St. Kabanbai batyra, 110

Modern GATOB named after Abay - one of the largest theaters of the Eurasian space in which creative structure, along with the glorified masters of a scene perfect the art and young talents.

The building of the Kazakh state academic theatre named Abay containing 793 seats is one of the most known sights of the city of Almaty.

The Decision of Board of the National Commissariat of Education Kazakh The Assr of September 29, 1933 in Alma-Ata has Created the Musical Studio Consisting of Fifty Actors, Twenty Musicians Symphonic and Twelve People National Orchestras

On January 13, 1934 the first public performance of the musical comedy "Ayman-Sholpan" put by forces of musical studio according to M. O. Auezov's play, which has marked according to Narkompros's decision, the birth of the first "… the Kazakh musical opera and ballet theatre" has taken place.

Construction of the building of theater on the project of the Moscow architect N. A. Kruglov whose work has been recognized as the best in the All-Union competition announced on this occasion in 1933, has begun in 1936 and has been finished in 1941 by architects N. A. Prostakov and T. K. Basenov

On November 7, 1941 the Theatre has opened in own building. Same year the theater has received the status academic, and in 1945 the name of Abay has been appropriated to him.

From June, 1995 to December 13, 2000 in theatre the general reconstruction which has kept the main architectural style – the empire style which is combined with the Italian classicism and traditional elements of a national form in architecture of Kazakhstan has been carried out.

In general the decor and the main art and style solutions of a construction have been kept, modern finishing materials are added, and the stucco molding of the foyer of the second floor and auditorium has included elements of the ornament decorating a suit of "The gold person". The wealth and a variety of traditions of the Kazakh folk art have found application and in finishing of other interiors of theatre.