Waltz Karoly (The King of the Waltz).

Turkistan Theatre

Turkistan, (KZ) 2024
2024
Completed
Opera

It was a great honor to create the set design for the premiere of Waltz Karoly (The King of the Waltz), composed by Baydilda Aidarbek, at the @turkistan_theatre , from October 6th to 8th.

Being a part of such an incredible production and bringing this beautiful work to life on stage has been an unforgettable experience. We are grateful to the entire team and cast for their dedication and creativity:

Director @carlo.sciaccaluga
Production Turkistan Muzikalik Drama Teatri

Concept by Shynar Omarova
Choreography by Madina Muratpekova
Production Director Aigerim Bozschina

Set Design @gioforma
Lighting Design @lamelagaetano
Costumes Alma Sirbaeva

Musical Direction @erbolmukhamediev and Khamit Shangaliev
Choir Conductor Ulzhan Bolatkhankyzy

Opera scene: family seated at a table on a stepped platform before a vast steppe landscape projection – Waltz Karoly at Turkistan Theatre, Kazakhstan, 2024 – set design
Two performers on stairs in a set framed by tall windows onto a stormy sky, with a light rig above – Waltz Karoly at Turkistan Theatre, Kazakhstan, 2024 – set designPerformers in traditional dress before a projection of red smoke, two men seated at the stage edge – Waltz Karoly at Turkistan Theatre, Kazakhstan, 2024 – set design
Singer in a yellow cape centre stage, a hospital bed behind and projected palace facades all around – Waltz Karoly at Turkistan Theatre, Kazakhstan, 2024 – set designEnsemble scene with white chairs and stacked crates, a singer with open arms before swirling orange projections – Waltz Karoly at Turkistan Theatre, Kazakhstan, 2024 – set design
Blue night scene with a crescent moon projection, a mandolin player seated among the ensemble on steps – Waltz Karoly at Turkistan Theatre, Kazakhstan, 2024 – set design