Operetta is a synthesis of music, voice and dance. In contrast to opera, which typically has a dramatic ending, operetta is based on a comedic plot. This musical genre can be described as light, witty, cheerful and sparkling. It was incredibly popular two centuries ago, and still has fans today. For these enthusiasts, vocalists from the Turkmen National Conservatory named after M. Kuliyeva organized a concert at the Turkmenistan Cinema and Concert Hall.

The performances began with solo acts. Among them, People's Artist of Turkmenistan Gulnar Nuryyeva brilliantly performed Carambolina's aria from Imre Kálmán's operetta "The Violet of Montmartre." International competition laureate Aybolek Mukhiyeva charmed the audience with her magnificent rendition of Pablo de Sarasate's "Gypsy Airs."

As operetta always addresses the theme of love, composer Ayna Shirova specially wrote the romance "Love" for violin and piano for the concert. Aybolek Mukhiyeva performed the violin part, while international competition laureate Stella Faramazova played the piano part.

Duet performamces are of particular interest in operetta. Adelina Nazarova and Begench Moshiyev excellently performed the roles of Telli and Veli in Uzeyir Hajibeyov's musical comedy "Arshin Mal Alan." The audience enthusiastically received their performance.

The humorous romance "Cat Duet" by Gioachino Rossini amused the audience, where young and old cats share memories of their amorous affairs. The conversation between the two cats (performed by Vera Bazarova and Adelina Nazarova) needed no translation, as the only word of communication was "Meow," but with so many nuances!

Imre Kálmán's operetta "Silva" concluded the concert program. Vera Bazarova and Honored Artist of Turkmenistan Khasan Jumayev performed the duet of Stasi and Edwin, sitting on a bench. Then Vera Bazarova performed in a duet with Begench Moshiev in the roles of Stasis with Bonnie. And Begench Moshiev also performed, to the applause of the audience, the most popular operetta aria with the famous phrase "You can't live in the world without women, no!" The audience long applauded their favorite vocalists.

On this evening, operetta lovers greatly enjoyed their encounter with this cheerful musical genre.