According to Marat Omarov, the Director of the Content and Event Organization Department of JSC "NC "Astana EXPO-2017", exclusive concerts and exhibitions will be held, which will gather a large number of spectators from all over the world.

"We developed a cultural and entertainment program in such a way that it demonstrated the diversity of the culture of Kazakhstan. Our orchestras, creative groups, pop artists are widely represented. At the same time to achieve a communicative effect, we attracted famous foreign artists"- said Marat Omarov.

One of the main cultural projects - the show "Symphony of the Great Steppe" will open the exhibition. It represents a multifaceted, spectacular, dynamic visualization of the entire history of Kazakh people. The main stages of Kazakhstan's development, from the mythological creation of the world to our days, will be reflected in the presentation. A unique mass musical and choreographic performance consisting of separate numbers devoted to different historical milestones, connected by a single storyline, can be seen during the first five days, from June 10 to June 14.

For cultural and entertaining events, several special buildings were built on the territory of the EXPO. The main court - the amphitheater - holds about 10 thousand people. Also, the music hall "Energia", congress and art centers are waiting in the wings.

Organizers assure that the guests will have a series of classical concerts called "New Life of Traditions". The first of them is a concert of the Kazakh National University after Al-Farabi in the alternative presentation of director Alexei Frantetti. The Eurasian Symphony Orchestra, the Dombrists ensemble, saxophonists quartet, cello ensemble, flute quartet, soprano parade and baritone parade, and a large ensemble of violinists will perform on the stage of the music hall.

On the Day of the Capital, a large-scale concert will be organized on the territory of the exhibition, which will become the main event in the framework of all city events held on this day.

There is also a ballet performance with elements of modern choreography and cinematography "The Great Gatsby Ballet", amazing performances of cellist Mischa Maisky, string quartet of the “Kuss Quartet”, pianists Andrea Lucchesini and David Fray, Russian saxophonist Igor Butman, groups “Bi-2” and “Mumiy Troll”, Timati , Polina Gagarina and Egor Creed, representatives of Kazakhstan’s variety artists. Moreover, this is only a small part of all speakers. The organizers did not fully disclose the names of all foreign artists.

The main cultural event of EXPO-2017 is the "Cirque du Soleil", which will show 71 performances from 11 acts. This show is unique, and you can see it only in Astana. 

Source: primeminister.kz