City Lights in concert

On the evening of April 4 and 5, Almaty invites residents and guests to a rare cinematic celebration of Charlie Chaplin’s “City Lights.” For two nights only, the film will be screened with a live score performed by the State Academic Symphony Orchestra of the Republic of Kazakhstan under the baton of conductor Kanat Omarov, while presenter Oleg Boretsky guides the experience. “City Lights,” one of Chaplin’s most celebrated masterpieces, tells a lyrical, heartfelt farewell to the silent‑film era—a genre that Chaplin cherished even as sound dominated cinema. The orchestra’s live accompaniment ennobles the classic’s expressive pantomime, adding new layers of emotional depth and uniting audiences with the enchanting magic of the golden age of silent film. For more details and tickets, see the provided link.