“Very soon, you will witness the birth of a new national opera that has united creative individuals from various countries. Over the course of three days, you will embark on an unforgettable journey through the depths of the ages, experiencing a whirlwind of emotions as you participate in the events surrounding the formation of the 'Golden Horde'—the largest state of the medieval era! All of this is made possible by the live performances and acting of the opera and ballet artists, the choir, the symphonic orchestra of the theater, along with captivating stage transformations, lighting effects, and video projections, allowing each viewer to feel like a hero of the story.
The main character of the opera, Khan Sultan, is one of the outstanding rulers of the Altyn Orda, the mother of the great khan Berke, and the third wife of Juchi Khan. She became a significant figure in the history of the Altyn Orda due to her intellect, character, and political wisdom, establishing herself and her sons as key figures in the Ulus of Juchi.
The idea's author is Ainur Kopbasarova. The opera 'Khan Sultan' is based on the work of playwright Almas Nusipa and was created by Maraltai Ybyraev.
The opera's director is the famous Italian director Davide Livermore. His productions have been staged at Milan's La Scala, the Rome Opera, Turin's Teatro Regio, and Genoa's Carlo Felice Theater.The chief conductor is Nurzhan Baibosynov, the chief conductor of the Abay Kazakh National Opera and Ballet Theater and the M. Jalely Tatar Academic Opera and Ballet Theater.
The legacy of the Golden Horde is a spiritual treasure that unites Turkic peoples; therefore, significant contributions to the opera's production were made by scientific centers and scholars from Turkic-speaking countries. During the writing of the opera, scholars in the field of the Golden Horde and Turkology served as scientific consultants, including Ilnur Mirgaliev, head of the Center for the Study of the Golden Horde and Tatar Khans, Ilyas Kemaloglu, a professor at Marmara University in Istanbul, and historian Nurlan Atigaev,” the statement reads.
The author of the poster is Assol Sas, an illustrator and graphic artist, who accompanied her work with the following description:
“The wings and beaks of predatory birds frame the girl's face like a headdress. They symbolize both danger and a protective charm. The burning city represents the imagery of battles, victories, and losses, amidst which lies her fate as the wife and mother of warriors.”