Look at the picture and the title. Who is Kyz-Zhibek? What do you know about the story of Kyz-Zhibek? Discuss in pairs. Өтініш өтініш өтініш

Kyz Zhibek is a Kazakh poetic folk legend of the 16th century, tells about the period in the Kazakh nation when the people suffered from bloody feuds. The love story of Tolegen, the brave warrior, and the beauty Zhibek ends tragically because of inter-family strife. Tolegen is foully murdered by Bekejan (the batyr, or nobleman, of the rival family), who earlier strived for the hand of Zhibek. Zhibek commits suicide after learning about the death of Tolegen.

In 1934 an opera about “Kyz Zhibek” was was created and its première occurred at the Abay Opera House in Almaty, Kazakhstan. The music was composed by the soviet composer Yevgeny Brusilovsky and the libretto written by Gabit Musrepov.

Now, 83 years later, this opera will be presented for the first time in Brussels. The masterpiece of Yevgeny Brusilovsky and Musrepov will be presented in a modern version.