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Astana opera (Астана опера is a newly constructed opera house in Astana, Kazakhstan. Based on a design made by Nursultan Nazarbayev, its construction began in 2010 under direction of Mabetex Group . It has been built on a 9 ha site, and includes two halls:
 * the main hall (1250 seats), which hosts opera shows,
 * the chamber hall (250 seats), for chamber music concerts.

The opera house opened in 2013, the inaugurative representation being the kazakh opera Birzhan and Sara. It is the second newly built opera in Astana, as the Palace of Peace and Reconciliation, hosting a 1500 seats opera hall, has been achieved in 2006.

Links

 * Official website