The play "The tricks of Khanuma"

TOUR of

The Karaganda Academic Theatre of Musical Comedy

Giya Kancheli

The Tricks of Khanuma

Musical comedy in 2 acts

Performed in Russian

Libretto by B. Ratser and V. Konstantinov

PRODUCTION TEAM:

Music Director and Conductor: Valentin Bogdanov, Holder of the badge “Madeniyet Kairatkeri” (St. Petersburg)

Stage Director: Alexander Malyavsky

Set Designer: Malik Baikenov, Honoured Worker of Kazakhstan

Chorus Master: Tatiana Shtykova, Knight of the Order of “Kurmet”

Choreographer: Igor Khramov

Costume Designer: Olga Vitols

Giya Kancheli was a Soviet composer and the Honoured Artist of the Georgian SSR (1972). His music is closely tied to national musical traditions, marked by the organic integration of their characteristics. His comedy stands out for its sharp imagery, lyrical elevation, dynamic development and unique dramaturgy. The composer successfully imparted novelty and high artistry to simple everyday material. “The Tricks of Khanuma” is a joyful, spirited performance full of national colour and delightful Georgian humour.