“Almaty – In my heart”: KazNU hosts a musical evening dedicated to City day

Al-Farabi Kazakh National University hosted a musical evening entitled “Almaty – In My Heart” in celebration of City Day. The festive concert was dedicated to Almaty, its distinctive character, unique atmosphere and the sincere affection for the city expressed through music and art.

The programme featured performances by the University’s creative ensembles, student dance ensemble, national instruments orchestra and vocalists of the ART Centre, who presented a diverse and engaging musical programme.

The concert featured well-known songs and musical compositions dedicated to Almaty. The audience enjoyed such pieces as “Saǵyndym Almatymdy”, “Baqyt degen”, “Qatygezdeu Almaty”, “Almaty tüni”, “Zheldirme”, “Gül Almaty”, “Almatynyń keşinde” and “Közimniń qarasy”. The programme also included a medley of songs about Almaty, as well as musical compositions accompanied by the dombra, kobyz, guitar and saxophone.

Student dance performances also formed an important part of the artistic programme. The “Freshman” dance and a Turkmen dance brought a festive atmosphere to the event, while “Almatynyń keşinde” was presented as a musical performance featuring elements of musical theatre.

A special touch to the celebration was the distribution of aport apples to students — one of the iconic symbols of Almaty. The traditional apples added a meaningful local element to the evening, highlighting the connection between the celebration and the city’s history, culture and natural heritage.

The main objective of the musical evening was to showcase the creative potential of the University’s students, encourage their interest in the arts and promote the cultural and spiritual identity of Almaty through student creativity.

Music, dance and student talent came together to create a warm and festive atmosphere, once again highlighting Almaty as a city that holds a special place in the hearts of those connected with it.