Whirlwind of flamenco and dombra in Astana

The first day of July on the stage of the Astana Ballet Theater became a meeting place for two amazing musical cultures, Spanish and Cuban, thanks to the SOLO2 concert. As part of this event, organized with the support of the Spanish Embassy in Kazakhstan, outstanding musicians Amos Lora and Hito Maleta demonstrated their talents, Kazinform News Agency correspondent reports.

Whirlwind of flamenco and dombra in Astana
Photo credit: Diana Bizhanova/ Kazinform

From the very first chords, listeners were immersed in the atmosphere of Andalusia, where the sounds of flamenco carried a whirlwind of notes into a world full of passion and drama. The songs performed by the duo told stories of extraordinary lives taking place on ordinary streets, passing by flamenco theaters on hot July evenings.

The SOLO2 concert on the Astana Ballet stage became a valuable cultural event. The repertoire, composed of Amos Laura's original compositions and classical songs, was infused with the rhythms of jazz and Cuban music. The fusion of these two musical traditions gave the audience unforgettable emotions and a deep impression.

Whirlwind of flamenco and dombra in Astana
Photo credit: Diana Bizhanova/ Kazinform

The audience shared their impressions with a Kazinform News Agency correspondent after the concert, emphasizing, “We really liked the concert. We are impressed. Spanish music, of course, is fascinating. And we went to another evening too, but there was tango, and here it was like flamenco, and we felt the difference. We really enjoyed it."

Before the start of the concert, the audience was treated to a real “Spanish Quarter," where they could enjoy the atmosphere of Spain in the open air. The hot flamenco dancing performed in front of the theater created an additional mood and allowed the guests to extend their enjoyment of Spanish culture after the concert.

Whirlwind of flamenco and dombra in Astana
Photo credit: Diana Bizhanova/ Kazinform

The "SOLO2" concert became a shining example of how music can unite different cultures and give an unforgettable experience. The Ambassador of the Kingdom of Spain to Kazakhstan, Jorge Urbiola, shared his impressions and thoughts on the importance of cultural exchange in a separate interview for Kazinform News Agency, in which he paid attention to details of the special surprise incorporation of the dombra, the Kazakh national instrument, into the concert that was prepared for the attendees.

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