Theaters
The Stars of the White Nights 2018
17
February
Monday
19:00
7:00 PM
Premiere Opera
Conductor TO BE ANNOUNCEDDirector DMITRY TCHERNIAKOVSet Design DMITRY TCHERNIAKOVCostume Design ELEN...Show more
Conductor TO BE ANNOUNCEDDirector DMITRY TCHERNIAKOVSet Design DMITRY TCHERNIAKOVCostume Design ELENA ZAITSEVALighting Design GLEB FILSHTINSKYChief Chorus Master VALERY BORISOVLibretto by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov and Vladimir Belskybased on Russian bylinas Full info
Folk show
Now it‘s time to show you something REALLY RUSSIAN! Here in a cozy and nicely decorated Concert Hall...Show more
Now it‘s time to show you something REALLY RUSSIAN! Here in a cozy and nicely decorated Concert Hall of the Nikolaevsky Palace we will give you more than just an opportunity to see unforgettable folk show performance "Feel Yourself Russian": you will not only FEEL involved - you will BE really involved! During two hours of this dynamic colorful and pictureous show, you will hear tuneful folk songs - romantic, and full of life, watch sparkling dances of different provinces of Russia, - and learn that some items - such as saws, wooden spoons, and other traditional household appliances, - can also be used as musical instruments! And - oh, miracle! - suddenly you will find yourself right on the stage dancing like a real Russian, playing folk games and enjoying yourself! Full info
18
February
Tuesday
19:00
7:00 PM
Premiere Opera
Conductor TO BE ANNOUNCEDDirector DMITRY TCHERNIAKOVSet Design DMITRY TCHERNIAKOVCostume Design ELEN...Show more
Conductor TO BE ANNOUNCEDDirector DMITRY TCHERNIAKOVSet Design DMITRY TCHERNIAKOVCostume Design ELENA ZAITSEVALighting Design GLEB FILSHTINSKYChief Chorus Master VALERY BORISOVLibretto by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov and Vladimir Belskybased on Russian bylinas Full info
Classical ballet
Conductor: Anton Grishanin
Ballet company: Bolshoi Ballet
Orchestra: Bolshoi Theatre Symphony Orchestra
Classical ballet
Conductor: Alexei Repnikov
Dancer: Kimin Kim
Dancer: Viktoria Tereshkina
Dancer: Yekaterina Osmolkina
Composer: Arif Melikov
Opera
Baritone: Alexander Nikitin
Baritone: Alexei Markov
Bass: Gennady Bezzubenkov
Bass: Mikhail Kit
Composer: Sergei Prokofiev
Soprano: Violetta Lukyanenko
Tenor: Alexander Mikhailov
Tenor: Sergei Semishkur
Tenor: Yevgeny Akimov
Opera
Regarded as one of the greatest operas ever written, Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro (Le nozze di Fi...Show more
Regarded as one of the greatest operas ever written, Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro (Le nozze di Figaro) is a screwball comedy complete with disguises, surprises, and compromises. Figaro, the wily barber and part-time matchmaker, has finally fallen in love. But, like everything else in his life, it's complicated. On the eve of Figaro’s marriage to Susanna, his master, Count Almaviva, sets his wandering eye on the lovely bride-to-be. Servant and master go head to head, and even the Countess Rosina gets in on the action when she learns of her husband’s desires. But is she embroiled in a dangerous liaison of her own? From the opening notes to the final curtain, Mozart’s score delivers a tangled love story with great farce and satire. Full info
Baritone: Boris Pinkhasovich
Conductor: Pavel Petrenko
Singer: Anna Nalbandyants
Soloist: Sofia Fainberg
Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Folk show
Now it‘s time to show you something REALLY RUSSIAN! Here in a cozy and nicely decorated Concert Hall...Show more
Now it‘s time to show you something REALLY RUSSIAN! Here in a cozy and nicely decorated Concert Hall of the Nikolaevsky Palace we will give you more than just an opportunity to see unforgettable folk show performance "Feel Yourself Russian": you will not only FEEL involved - you will BE really involved! During two hours of this dynamic colorful and pictureous show, you will hear tuneful folk songs - romantic, and full of life, watch sparkling dances of different provinces of Russia, - and learn that some items - such as saws, wooden spoons, and other traditional household appliances, - can also be used as musical instruments! And - oh, miracle! - suddenly you will find yourself right on the stage dancing like a real Russian, playing folk games and enjoying yourself! Full info
19
February
Wednesday
19:00
7:00 PM
Premiere Opera
Conductor TO BE ANNOUNCEDDirector DMITRY TCHERNIAKOVSet Design DMITRY TCHERNIAKOVCostume Design ELEN...Show more
Conductor TO BE ANNOUNCEDDirector DMITRY TCHERNIAKOVSet Design DMITRY TCHERNIAKOVCostume Design ELENA ZAITSEVALighting Design GLEB FILSHTINSKYChief Chorus Master VALERY BORISOVLibretto by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov and Vladimir Belskybased on Russian bylinas Full info
Classical ballet
Conductor: Alexei Repnikov
Dancer: Elena Yevseyeva
Dancer: Timur Askerov
Dancer: Yekaterina Kondaurova
Composer: Arif Melikov
Opera
Baritone: Vladislav Kupriyanov
Bass: Alexander Morozov
Bass: Gleb Periazev
Bass: Mikhail Kit
Composer: Sergei Prokofiev
Soprano: Natalia Pavlova
Tenor: Alexander Mikhailov
Tenor: Alexander Trofimov
Tenor: Yevgeny Akimov
Classical ballet
Tchaikovsky's second and longest ballet failed to take off in the composer's lifetime but is now a w...Show more
Tchaikovsky's second and longest ballet failed to take off in the composer's lifetime but is now a worldwide favourite.Tchaikovsky's second ballet was premiered in 1890 at the Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg. It is his longest ballet, lasting nearly three hours without intervals.Despite being aware that his Swan Lake had met with little enthusiasm, Tchaikovsky enthusiastically accepted the commission to write a ballet based on Charles Perrault's La Belle au bois dormant via a version by the Brothers Grimm.Tchaikovsky's ballet focussed in on the two main conflicting forces of good - the Lilac Fairy - and evil - Carabosse. Each has their own theme, which runs through the entire work, providing a thread to the plot. Act III however takes a complete break from the two motifs and instead places focus on the individual characters at the various court dances.At the première, Tsar Alexander III summoned Tchaikovsky to the imperial box and made the simple remark 'Very nice,' which seemed to have irritated the composer, who was probably expecting more effusive appreciation.The ballet's premiere received more favourable accolades than Swan Lake from the press but Tchaikovsky sadly did not live long enough to witness his work become an instant success in theatres outside of Russia. Many of his best tunes were later turned into songs in the Walt Disney animated feature version, made in 1959. Full info
Viola soloist: Alexei Bogorad
Composer: Andrey Petrov
Composer: Peter Tchaikovsky
Choreography: Marius Petipa
Choreography: Nicolai Boyarchikov
Classical ballet
Kenneth MacMillan began work on Manon shortly after the birth of his only daughter. His source was t...Show more
Kenneth MacMillan began work on Manon shortly after the birth of his only daughter. His source was the 18th-century French novel by Abbé Prévost, already adapted twice for opera by Massenet and Puccini. Renowned dance musician Leighton Lucas and his assistant Hilda Gaunt provided a score made from a patchwork of works by Massenet, including his famous yearning Elégie as the theme for the lovers. The premiere was given on 7 March 1974, the lead roles of Manon and Des Grieux danced by Antoinette Sibley and Anthony Dowell. The ballet quickly became a staple of The Royal Ballet's repertory.
MacMillan found new sympathy with the capricious Manon, bringing his customary psychological insight and the memories of his own impoverished upbringing. He described his heroine as 'not so much afraid of being poor as ashamed of being poor'. Full info
Opera
Mussorgsky’s Boris Godunov is Russia’s national epic: a tale of splendour, suffering, and the all-to...Show more
Mussorgsky’s Boris Godunov is Russia’s national epic: a tale of splendour, suffering, and the all-too human price of power. It’s one of the supreme achievements in Russian opera. If the Mariinsky is Russia’s national opera company, Mussorgsky’s Boris Godunov – premiered at the Mariinsky in 1874 - is surely Russia’s national opera. Certainly, few operas look more penetratingly at the soul of a nation: scenes of pageantry are undercut by private soul-searching and state-sanctioned murder. The opera paints Russia’s artistic self-image. Full info
Composer: Modest Mussorgsky
Only the fundamental components of the success of this circus team will remain: ultra-modern light, ...Show more
Only the fundamental components of the success of this circus team will remain: ultra-modern light, high-quality sound, amazing special effects, fantastic scenery and costumes, an abundance of animals and mega-professional circus performers. Everything else is a completely new story that will captivate you and take you to the fantastic world of adventure and action! Full info
Folk show
Now it‘s time to show you something REALLY RUSSIAN! Here in a cozy and nicely decorated Concert Hall...Show more
Now it‘s time to show you something REALLY RUSSIAN! Here in a cozy and nicely decorated Concert Hall of the Nikolaevsky Palace we will give you more than just an opportunity to see unforgettable folk show performance "Feel Yourself Russian": you will not only FEEL involved - you will BE really involved! During two hours of this dynamic colorful and pictureous show, you will hear tuneful folk songs - romantic, and full of life, watch sparkling dances of different provinces of Russia, - and learn that some items - such as saws, wooden spoons, and other traditional household appliances, - can also be used as musical instruments! And - oh, miracle! - suddenly you will find yourself right on the stage dancing like a real Russian, playing folk games and enjoying yourself! Full info
20
February
Thursday
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Concert
Bass: Ilya Bannik
Conductor: Christian Knapp
Mezzo soprano: Nadezhda Serdyuk
Soprano: Tatiana Pavlovskaya
Composer: Giuseppe Verdi
Conductor: Christian Knapp
Mezzo soprano: Nadezhda Serdyuk
Soprano: Tatiana Pavlovskaya
Tenor: Sergei Semishkur
Classical ballet
Dancer: Alexander Sergeev
Dancer: Alina Somova
Dancer: Anastasia Matvienko
Dancer: Filipp Stepin
Composer: Ludwig Van Beethoven
Dancer: Alina Somova
Dancer: Anastasia Matvienko
Dancer: Filipp Stepin
Dancer: Yaroslav Baibordin
Classical ballet
Tchaikovsky's second and longest ballet failed to take off in the composer's lifetime but is now a w...Show more
Tchaikovsky's second and longest ballet failed to take off in the composer's lifetime but is now a worldwide favourite.Tchaikovsky's second ballet was premiered in 1890 at the Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg. It is his longest ballet, lasting nearly three hours without intervals.Despite being aware that his Swan Lake had met with little enthusiasm, Tchaikovsky enthusiastically accepted the commission to write a ballet based on Charles Perrault's La Belle au bois dormant via a version by the Brothers Grimm.Tchaikovsky's ballet focussed in on the two main conflicting forces of good - the Lilac Fairy - and evil - Carabosse. Each has their own theme, which runs through the entire work, providing a thread to the plot. Act III however takes a complete break from the two motifs and instead places focus on the individual characters at the various court dances.At the première, Tsar Alexander III summoned Tchaikovsky to the imperial box and made the simple remark 'Very nice,' which seemed to have irritated the composer, who was probably expecting more effusive appreciation.The ballet's premiere received more favourable accolades than Swan Lake from the press but Tchaikovsky sadly did not live long enough to witness his work become an instant success in theatres outside of Russia. Many of his best tunes were later turned into songs in the Walt Disney animated feature version, made in 1959. Full info
Viola soloist: Alexei Bogorad
Composer: Andrey Petrov
Composer: Peter Tchaikovsky
Choreography: Marius Petipa
Choreography: Nicolai Boyarchikov
Classical ballet
Kenneth MacMillan began work on Manon shortly after the birth of his only daughter. His source was t...Show more
Kenneth MacMillan began work on Manon shortly after the birth of his only daughter. His source was the 18th-century French novel by Abbé Prévost, already adapted twice for opera by Massenet and Puccini. Renowned dance musician Leighton Lucas and his assistant Hilda Gaunt provided a score made from a patchwork of works by Massenet, including his famous yearning Elégie as the theme for the lovers. The premiere was given on 7 March 1974, the lead roles of Manon and Des Grieux danced by Antoinette Sibley and Anthony Dowell. The ballet quickly became a staple of The Royal Ballet's repertory.
MacMillan found new sympathy with the capricious Manon, bringing his customary psychological insight and the memories of his own impoverished upbringing. He described his heroine as 'not so much afraid of being poor as ashamed of being poor'. Full info
Opera
Folk show
Now it‘s time to show you something REALLY RUSSIAN! Here in a cozy and nicely decorated Concert Hall...Show more
Now it‘s time to show you something REALLY RUSSIAN! Here in a cozy and nicely decorated Concert Hall of the Nikolaevsky Palace we will give you more than just an opportunity to see unforgettable folk show performance "Feel Yourself Russian": you will not only FEEL involved - you will BE really involved! During two hours of this dynamic colorful and pictureous show, you will hear tuneful folk songs - romantic, and full of life, watch sparkling dances of different provinces of Russia, - and learn that some items - such as saws, wooden spoons, and other traditional household appliances, - can also be used as musical instruments! And - oh, miracle! - suddenly you will find yourself right on the stage dancing like a real Russian, playing folk games and enjoying yourself! Full info
21
February
Friday
Classical ballet
There’s a good reason why Swan Lake is so often called the ‘ballet of all ballets’. The combination ...Show more
There’s a good reason why Swan Lake is so often called the ‘ballet of all ballets’. The combination of pure romanticism, the story about love and deception and Tchaikovsky’s famous ballet music all continue to reach new generations of audiences.
Swan Lake was Pyotr Il’yich Tchaikovsky's first score for ballet. Its 1877 premiere was poorly received, but it has since become one of the most loved of all ballets. The twinned role of the radiant White Swan and the scheming, duplicitous Black Swan tests the full range of a ballerina's powers, particularly in the two great pas de deux of Acts II and III. Other highlights include the charming Dance of the Little Swans performed by a moonlit lake and sweeping ballroom waltzes in the splendour of the royal palace. Full info
Composer: Peter Tchaikovsky
Choreography: Yuri Grigorovich
Choreography: Marius Petipa
Choreography: Alexander Gorsky
Ballet company: Bolshoi Ballet
Opera
Conductor TUGAN SOKHIEVDirector ALEXEI FRANDETTISet Design ZINOVY MARGOLINCostume Design VIKTORIA SE...Show more
Conductor TUGAN SOKHIEVDirector ALEXEI FRANDETTISet Design ZINOVY MARGOLINCostume Design VIKTORIA SEVRYUKOVALighting Design IVAN VINOGRADOVChoreographer and Movement Director IRINA KASHUBA>Chief Chorus Master VALERY BORISOV Full info
Baritone: Yuri Syrov
Bass: Denis Makarov
Bass-baritone: Nikolai Kazansky
Conductor: Tugan Sokhiev
Composer: Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
Mezzo soprano: Yelena Manistina
Soprano: Anna Aglatova
Soprano: Ekaterina Morozova
Tenor: Ivan Maximeyko
Opera
Cosi Fan Tutte, a comic tale of love tested by deception and seduction. The title, literally transla...Show more
Cosi Fan Tutte, a comic tale of love tested by deception and seduction. The title, literally translated, “thus do they all” suggests that women are easily seduced and quick to fly from the arms of one love to another. The opera was a great success in its day, but for most of the nineteenth through the first half of the twentieth century, its subject matter was deemed too racy for public consumption. Since that time, it has returned to the standard repertoire and, according to recent tabulations, is the eleventh most popular opera being performed today. Full info
Baritone: Vladislav Kupriyanov
Bass: Dmitry Grigoriev
Conductor: Paolo Bressan
Mezzo soprano: Evelina Agabalaeva
Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Soprano: Ekaterina Sannikova
Soprano: Oksana Shilova
Soprano: Zhanna Dombrovskaya
Tenor: Evgeny Akhmedov
Classical ballet
Conductor: Ivan Stolbov
Dancer: Andrei Yermakov
Dancer: Tatiana Tkachenko
Ballet company: Mariinsky (Kirov) Ballet
Orchestra: Mariinsky Theatre Symphony Orchestra
Classical ballet
Tchaikovsky's second and longest ballet failed to take off in the composer's lifetime but is now a w...Show more
Tchaikovsky's second and longest ballet failed to take off in the composer's lifetime but is now a worldwide favourite.Tchaikovsky's second ballet was premiered in 1890 at the Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg. It is his longest ballet, lasting nearly three hours without intervals.Despite being aware that his Swan Lake had met with little enthusiasm, Tchaikovsky enthusiastically accepted the commission to write a ballet based on Charles Perrault's La Belle au bois dormant via a version by the Brothers Grimm.Tchaikovsky's ballet focussed in on the two main conflicting forces of good - the Lilac Fairy - and evil - Carabosse. Each has their own theme, which runs through the entire work, providing a thread to the plot. Act III however takes a complete break from the two motifs and instead places focus on the individual characters at the various court dances.At the première, Tsar Alexander III summoned Tchaikovsky to the imperial box and made the simple remark 'Very nice,' which seemed to have irritated the composer, who was probably expecting more effusive appreciation.The ballet's premiere received more favourable accolades than Swan Lake from the press but Tchaikovsky sadly did not live long enough to witness his work become an instant success in theatres outside of Russia. Many of his best tunes were later turned into songs in the Walt Disney animated feature version, made in 1959. Full info
Viola soloist: Alexei Bogorad
Composer: Andrey Petrov
Composer: Peter Tchaikovsky
Choreography: Marius Petipa
Choreography: Nicolai Boyarchikov
Classical ballet
Opera
The most lyrical Verdi’s work is La traviata, based on the novel by Alexandre Dumas, fils The Lady o...Show more
The most lyrical Verdi’s work is La traviata, based on the novel by Alexandre Dumas, fils The Lady of the Camellias. The title La traviata means literally The Fallen Woman, or perhaps more figuratively, The Woman Who Goes Astray.
The title character of the play is Marguerite Gautier, who is based on Marie Duplessis, the real-life lover of author Dumas, fils. Duplessis was both a popular courtesan and the hostess of a salon, where politicians, writers, and artists gathered for socializing. Alexandre Dumas, père allegedly insisted on his son splitting up with Duplessis: and when he returned to Paris, she had already died of consumption.
Since its debut as a play, numerous editions have been performed at theatres around the world. Giuseppe Verdi attended the Paris première of the play and soon turned to composing the opera. When Dumas, fils heard La traviata, he said: “Nobody would have remembered my Lady of the Camellias in 50 years but for Verdi, who made it immortal”. Full info
Composer: Giuseppe Verdi
Circus show
Folk show
Now it‘s time to show you something REALLY RUSSIAN! Here in a cozy and nicely decorated Concert Hall...Show more
Now it‘s time to show you something REALLY RUSSIAN! Here in a cozy and nicely decorated Concert Hall of the Nikolaevsky Palace we will give you more than just an opportunity to see unforgettable folk show performance "Feel Yourself Russian": you will not only FEEL involved - you will BE really involved! During two hours of this dynamic colorful and pictureous show, you will hear tuneful folk songs - romantic, and full of life, watch sparkling dances of different provinces of Russia, - and learn that some items - such as saws, wooden spoons, and other traditional household appliances, - can also be used as musical instruments! And - oh, miracle! - suddenly you will find yourself right on the stage dancing like a real Russian, playing folk games and enjoying yourself! Full info
22
February
Saturday
Classical ballet
There’s a good reason why Swan Lake is so often called the ‘ballet of all ballets’. The combination ...Show more
There’s a good reason why Swan Lake is so often called the ‘ballet of all ballets’. The combination of pure romanticism, the story about love and deception and Tchaikovsky’s famous ballet music all continue to reach new generations of audiences.
Swan Lake was Pyotr Il’yich Tchaikovsky's first score for ballet. Its 1877 premiere was poorly received, but it has since become one of the most loved of all ballets. The twinned role of the radiant White Swan and the scheming, duplicitous Black Swan tests the full range of a ballerina's powers, particularly in the two great pas de deux of Acts II and III. Other highlights include the charming Dance of the Little Swans performed by a moonlit lake and sweeping ballroom waltzes in the splendour of the royal palace. Full info
Conductor: Alexei Bogorad
Composer: Peter Tchaikovsky
Choreography: Yuri Grigorovich
Choreography: Marius Petipa
Choreography: Alexander Gorsky
Classical ballet
There’s a good reason why Swan Lake is so often called the ‘ballet of all ballets’. The combination ...Show more
There’s a good reason why Swan Lake is so often called the ‘ballet of all ballets’. The combination of pure romanticism, the story about love and deception and Tchaikovsky’s famous ballet music all continue to reach new generations of audiences.
Swan Lake was Pyotr Il’yich Tchaikovsky's first score for ballet. Its 1877 premiere was poorly received, but it has since become one of the most loved of all ballets. The twinned role of the radiant White Swan and the scheming, duplicitous Black Swan tests the full range of a ballerina's powers, particularly in the two great pas de deux of Acts II and III. Other highlights include the charming Dance of the Little Swans performed by a moonlit lake and sweeping ballroom waltzes in the splendour of the royal palace. Full info
Conductor: Pavel Klinichev
Composer: Peter Tchaikovsky
Choreography: Yuri Grigorovich
Choreography: Marius Petipa
Choreography: Alexander Gorsky
Opera
Conductor TUGAN SOKHIEVDirector ALEXEI FRANDETTISet Design ZINOVY MARGOLINCostume Design VIKTORIA SE...Show more
Conductor TUGAN SOKHIEVDirector ALEXEI FRANDETTISet Design ZINOVY MARGOLINCostume Design VIKTORIA SEVRYUKOVALighting Design IVAN VINOGRADOVChoreographer and Movement Director IRINA KASHUBA>Chief Chorus Master VALERY BORISOV Full info
Baritone: Andrei Grigoriev
Bass: Vyacheslav Pochapsky
Bass-baritone: Nikolai Kazansky
Conductor: Tugan Sokhiev
Composer: Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
Mezzo soprano: Yevgenia Segenyuk
Soprano: Maria Lobanova
Soprano: Yekaterina Shcherbachenko
Tenor: Maxim Paster
Opera
Conductor TUGAN SOKHIEVDirector ALEXEI FRANDETTISet Design ZINOVY MARGOLINCostume Design VIKTORIA SE...Show more
Conductor TUGAN SOKHIEVDirector ALEXEI FRANDETTISet Design ZINOVY MARGOLINCostume Design VIKTORIA SEVRYUKOVALighting Design IVAN VINOGRADOVChoreographer and Movement Director IRINA KASHUBA>Chief Chorus Master VALERY BORISOV Full info
Baritone: Yuri Syrov
Bass-baritone: Nikolai Kazansky
Conductor: Tugan Sokhiev
Mezzo soprano: Julia Mazurova
Composer: Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
Soprano: Guzel Sharipova
Soprano: Olga Seliverstova
Tenor: Behzod Davronov
Tenor: Ivan Maximeyko
Opera
Bass: Sergei Aleksashkin
Bass: Sergei Alexashkin
Bass: Vladimir Vaneyev
Bass: Yevgeny Nikitin
Composer: Dmitry Shostakovich
Conductor: Pavel Smelkov
Mezzo soprano: Olga Borodina
Tenor: Sergei Semishkur
Tenor: Yevgeny Akimov
Classical ballet
From the simplicity and intimacy of the famous fairy tale on which it is based, the ballet opens out...Show more
From the simplicity and intimacy of the famous fairy tale on which it is based, the ballet opens out into a spectacle of grand virtuosity, generous and incomparable displays of technique, ravishing stagecraft and unapologetic theatrical ostentation. The Sleeping Beauty has long been considered an almost ideal instance of the integration of music and dance and it is arguably the greatest of the Tchaikovsky-Petipa collaborations. Its breadth of musical and choreographic vision, its incorporation of so many dance styles and traditions into one radiant whole and its combination of sophistication and accessibility make it a classical ballet nonpareil. Full info
Conductor: Alexei Repnikov
Dancer: Alexander Parish
Dancer: Maria Shirinkina
Dancer: Oxana Skorik
Composer: Peter Tchaikovsky
Opera
Iolanta – Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's last opera – was written two years before the composer’s de...Show more
Iolanta – Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's last opera – was written two years before the composer’s death. In 1884 Tchaikovsky read the one-act play King Rene’s Daughter by the Danish dramatist Henrik Hertz. The poetic story of Iolanta who has been blind from birth and is cured of her ailment through love inspired Tchaikovsky, who was looking for a subject for a short, lyrical opera. The eternal gloom in which Iolanta lives peacefully becomes a symbol of spiritual blindness and the source of deep pain for those close to her. Love ignites her heart’s desire to see the world and inspires her courage to undergo the pain that will enable her to see. At the request of the composer, his brother Modest Ilyich Tchaikovsky wrote an operatic libretto after the plot of King Rene’s Daughter. The opera was written between July and December 1891, and the premiere took place at the Mariinsky Theatre on 6 December 1892. It is believed that the composer’s philosophical intentions are reflected in the plot of the opera, as he had a keen interest in the philosophy of Spinoza. Whether that is the case or not Iolanta stands apart from Tchaikovsky’s other works because of its unusual "otherworldly" plot and the touching, light and serene music. Full info
Conductor: Andrei Petrenko
Soprano: Anastasia Moskvina
Tenor: Sergey Kuzmin
Composer: Peter Tchaikovsky
Opera company: Mikhailovsky Opera
Opera
The most lyrical Verdi’s work is La traviata, based on the novel by Alexandre Dumas, fils The Lady o...Show more
The most lyrical Verdi’s work is La traviata, based on the novel by Alexandre Dumas, fils The Lady of the Camellias. The title La traviata means literally The Fallen Woman, or perhaps more figuratively, The Woman Who Goes Astray.
The title character of the play is Marguerite Gautier, who is based on Marie Duplessis, the real-life lover of author Dumas, fils. Duplessis was both a popular courtesan and the hostess of a salon, where politicians, writers, and artists gathered for socializing. Alexandre Dumas, père allegedly insisted on his son splitting up with Duplessis: and when he returned to Paris, she had already died of consumption.
Since its debut as a play, numerous editions have been performed at theatres around the world. Giuseppe Verdi attended the Paris première of the play and soon turned to composing the opera. When Dumas, fils heard La traviata, he said: “Nobody would have remembered my Lady of the Camellias in 50 years but for Verdi, who made it immortal”. Full info
Conductor: Andrei Petrenko
Soloist: Dmitry Darov
Tenor: Dmitry Golovnin
Composer: Giuseppe Verdi
Opera company: Mikhailovsky Opera
Classical ballet
Circus show
Circus show
Only the fundamental components of the success of this circus team will remain: ultra-modern light, ...Show more
Only the fundamental components of the success of this circus team will remain: ultra-modern light, high-quality sound, amazing special effects, fantastic scenery and costumes, an abundance of animals and mega-professional circus performers. Everything else is a completely new story that will captivate you and take you to the fantastic world of adventure and action! Full info
Only the fundamental components of the success of this circus team will remain: ultra-modern light, ...Show more
Only the fundamental components of the success of this circus team will remain: ultra-modern light, high-quality sound, amazing special effects, fantastic scenery and costumes, an abundance of animals and mega-professional circus performers. Everything else is a completely new story that will captivate you and take you to the fantastic world of adventure and action! Full info
Folk show
Now it‘s time to show you something REALLY RUSSIAN! Here in a cozy and nicely decorated Concert Hall...Show more
Now it‘s time to show you something REALLY RUSSIAN! Here in a cozy and nicely decorated Concert Hall of the Nikolaevsky Palace we will give you more than just an opportunity to see unforgettable folk show performance "Feel Yourself Russian": you will not only FEEL involved - you will BE really involved! During two hours of this dynamic colorful and pictureous show, you will hear tuneful folk songs - romantic, and full of life, watch sparkling dances of different provinces of Russia, - and learn that some items - such as saws, wooden spoons, and other traditional household appliances, - can also be used as musical instruments! And - oh, miracle! - suddenly you will find yourself right on the stage dancing like a real Russian, playing folk games and enjoying yourself! Full info
23
February
Sunday
Classical ballet
There’s a good reason why Swan Lake is so often called the ‘ballet of all ballets’. The combination ...Show more
There’s a good reason why Swan Lake is so often called the ‘ballet of all ballets’. The combination of pure romanticism, the story about love and deception and Tchaikovsky’s famous ballet music all continue to reach new generations of audiences.
Swan Lake was Pyotr Il’yich Tchaikovsky's first score for ballet. Its 1877 premiere was poorly received, but it has since become one of the most loved of all ballets. The twinned role of the radiant White Swan and the scheming, duplicitous Black Swan tests the full range of a ballerina's powers, particularly in the two great pas de deux of Acts II and III. Other highlights include the charming Dance of the Little Swans performed by a moonlit lake and sweeping ballroom waltzes in the splendour of the royal palace. Full info
Composer: Peter Tchaikovsky
Choreography: Yuri Grigorovich
Choreography: Marius Petipa
Choreography: Alexander Gorsky
Ballet company: Bolshoi Ballet
Opera
Conductor TUGAN SOKHIEVDirector ALEXEI FRANDETTISet Design ZINOVY MARGOLINCostume Design VIKTORIA SE...Show more
Conductor TUGAN SOKHIEVDirector ALEXEI FRANDETTISet Design ZINOVY MARGOLINCostume Design VIKTORIA SEVRYUKOVALighting Design IVAN VINOGRADOVChoreographer and Movement Director IRINA KASHUBA>Chief Chorus Master VALERY BORISOV Full info
Baritone: Andrei Grigoriev
Bass: Denis Makarov
Bass-baritone: Nikolai Kazansky
Conductor: Tugan Sokhiev
Composer: Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
Soprano: Anna Aglatova
Soprano: Ekaterina Morozova
Soprano: Yekaterina Shcherbachenko
Tenor: Maxim Paster
Opera
One of the most sunny pieces of the world opera literature. Full of easy humor, it recreates charmin...Show more
One of the most sunny pieces of the world opera literature. Full of easy humor, it recreates charming features of a cheerful fairy tale by Pushkin, whose plot underlies the libretto. However, behind the unpretentiousness of the plot there is significant sense reflecting Russian political reality of the end of the 19th century. Intrigues of sisters of the young tsarina result in that she is sent in exile to a faraway island with her son Gwidon, but there, with the help Swan Princesses, the rescued Gwidon becomes the governor of the fine magic city where they are found by tsar Saltan who did not know about the plot. He is so overjoyed that he forgives the sisters of the tsarina. Full info
Bass: Askar Abdrazakov
Mezzo soprano: Elena Vitman
Mezzo soprano: Yelizaveta Zakharova
Soprano: Anna Barkhatova
Composer: Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
Soprano: Anna Barkhatova
Soprano: Irina Vasilieva
Soprano: Olga Trifonova
Tenor: Dmitry Voropaev
Opera
Baritone: Vladimir Moroz
Bass-baritone: Denis Begansky
Conductor: Paolo Bressan
Soloist: Elena Ushakova
Composer: Gaetano Donizetti
Bass-baritone: Denis Begansky
Conductor: Paolo Bressan
Soloist: Elena Ushakova
Soprano: Aigul Khismatullina
Classical ballet
From the simplicity and intimacy of the famous fairy tale on which it is based, the ballet opens out...Show more
From the simplicity and intimacy of the famous fairy tale on which it is based, the ballet opens out into a spectacle of grand virtuosity, generous and incomparable displays of technique, ravishing stagecraft and unapologetic theatrical ostentation. The Sleeping Beauty has long been considered an almost ideal instance of the integration of music and dance and it is arguably the greatest of the Tchaikovsky-Petipa collaborations. Its breadth of musical and choreographic vision, its incorporation of so many dance styles and traditions into one radiant whole and its combination of sophistication and accessibility make it a classical ballet nonpareil. Full info
Conductor: Alexei Repnikov
Dancer: Renata Shakirova
Dancer: Victor Caixeta
Composer: Peter Tchaikovsky
Choreography: Marius Petipa
Classical ballet
From the simplicity and intimacy of the famous fairy tale on which it is based, the ballet opens out...Show more
From the simplicity and intimacy of the famous fairy tale on which it is based, the ballet opens out into a spectacle of grand virtuosity, generous and incomparable displays of technique, ravishing stagecraft and unapologetic theatrical ostentation. The Sleeping Beauty has long been considered an almost ideal instance of the integration of music and dance and it is arguably the greatest of the Tchaikovsky-Petipa collaborations. Its breadth of musical and choreographic vision, its incorporation of so many dance styles and traditions into one radiant whole and its combination of sophistication and accessibility make it a classical ballet nonpareil. Full info
Conductor: Alexei Repnikov
Dancer: Maria Khoreva
Dancer: Vladimir Shklyarov
Dancer: Yekaterina Chebykina
Composer: Peter Tchaikovsky
Classical ballet
Conductor: Valentin Bogdanov
Composer: Alexander Krein
Choreography: Vakhtang Chabukiani
Ballet company: Mikhailovsky Ballet
Orchestra: Mikhailovsky Symphony Orchestra
World-famous Ballet Star Ivan Vasiliev
Classical ballet
Conductor: Valentin Bogdanov
Principal Dancer: World-famous Bolshoi Ballet Star Ivan Vasiliev
Composer: Alexander Krein
Choreography: Vakhtang Chabukiani
Ballet company: Mikhailovsky Ballet
Circus show
Circus show
Circus show
Only the fundamental components of the success of this circus team will remain: ultra-modern light, ...Show more
Only the fundamental components of the success of this circus team will remain: ultra-modern light, high-quality sound, amazing special effects, fantastic scenery and costumes, an abundance of animals and mega-professional circus performers. Everything else is a completely new story that will captivate you and take you to the fantastic world of adventure and action! Full info
Only the fundamental components of the success of this circus team will remain: ultra-modern light, ...Show more
Only the fundamental components of the success of this circus team will remain: ultra-modern light, high-quality sound, amazing special effects, fantastic scenery and costumes, an abundance of animals and mega-professional circus performers. Everything else is a completely new story that will captivate you and take you to the fantastic world of adventure and action! Full info
Folk show
Now it‘s time to show you something REALLY RUSSIAN! Here in a cozy and nicely decorated Concert Hall...Show more
Now it‘s time to show you something REALLY RUSSIAN! Here in a cozy and nicely decorated Concert Hall of the Nikolaevsky Palace we will give you more than just an opportunity to see unforgettable folk show performance "Feel Yourself Russian": you will not only FEEL involved - you will BE really involved! During two hours of this dynamic colorful and pictureous show, you will hear tuneful folk songs - romantic, and full of life, watch sparkling dances of different provinces of Russia, - and learn that some items - such as saws, wooden spoons, and other traditional household appliances, - can also be used as musical instruments! And - oh, miracle! - suddenly you will find yourself right on the stage dancing like a real Russian, playing folk games and enjoying yourself! Full info
24
February
Monday
Sorry, there are no available tickets for this date
Opera
Dashing Count Almaviva has lost his heart to the spunky Rosina, whose doddering guardian is determin...Show more
Dashing Count Almaviva has lost his heart to the spunky Rosina, whose doddering guardian is determined to marry her himself. It’s Figaro to the rescue, as the resourceful barber conjures up wacky schemes and strategies to unite the young lovers.A topnotch cast sails through the score’s bel canto glories, thrilling the audience as characters that are just as vivid today as when they first took the stage. Rossini’s razor-sharp musical wit glints through every scene of this delicious comedy, one of the most playful and popular in the entire operatic repertoire. Full info
Baritone: Alexander Shakhov
Conductor: Pavel Petrenko
Mezzo soprano: Gayane Babajanyan
Tenor: Boris Stepanov
Composer: Gioacchino Rossini
Circus show
Only the fundamental components of the success of this circus team will remain: ultra-modern light, ...Show more
Only the fundamental components of the success of this circus team will remain: ultra-modern light, high-quality sound, amazing special effects, fantastic scenery and costumes, an abundance of animals and mega-professional circus performers. Everything else is a completely new story that will captivate you and take you to the fantastic world of adventure and action! Full info
Folk show
Now it‘s time to show you something REALLY RUSSIAN! Here in a cozy and nicely decorated Concert Hall...Show more
Now it‘s time to show you something REALLY RUSSIAN! Here in a cozy and nicely decorated Concert Hall of the Nikolaevsky Palace we will give you more than just an opportunity to see unforgettable folk show performance "Feel Yourself Russian": you will not only FEEL involved - you will BE really involved! During two hours of this dynamic colorful and pictureous show, you will hear tuneful folk songs - romantic, and full of life, watch sparkling dances of different provinces of Russia, - and learn that some items - such as saws, wooden spoons, and other traditional household appliances, - can also be used as musical instruments! And - oh, miracle! - suddenly you will find yourself right on the stage dancing like a real Russian, playing folk games and enjoying yourself! Full info
25
February
Tuesday
Sorry, there are no available tickets for this date
Folk show
Now it‘s time to show you something REALLY RUSSIAN! Here in a cozy and nicely decorated Concert Hall...Show more
Now it‘s time to show you something REALLY RUSSIAN! Here in a cozy and nicely decorated Concert Hall of the Nikolaevsky Palace we will give you more than just an opportunity to see unforgettable folk show performance "Feel Yourself Russian": you will not only FEEL involved - you will BE really involved! During two hours of this dynamic colorful and pictureous show, you will hear tuneful folk songs - romantic, and full of life, watch sparkling dances of different provinces of Russia, - and learn that some items - such as saws, wooden spoons, and other traditional household appliances, - can also be used as musical instruments! And - oh, miracle! - suddenly you will find yourself right on the stage dancing like a real Russian, playing folk games and enjoying yourself! Full info
26
February
Wednesday
Classical ballet
Conductor: Anton Grishanin
Composer: Alfred Schnittke
Composer: Peter Tchaikovsky
Choreography: John Neumeier
Ballet company: Bolshoi Ballet
Opera
Baritone: Vasily Ladyuk
Baritone: Yuri Syrov
Bass: Mikhail Kazakov
Bass-baritone: Nikolai Kazansky
Composer: Gioacchino Rossini
Conductor: Tugan Sokhiev
Mezzo soprano: Anna Goryachova
Mezzo soprano: Irina Dolzhenko
Soprano: Anna Aglatova
Classical ballet
Mikhail Fokine’s ballets Chopiniana, Shekherezade, The Firebird demonstrate a very special page in t...Show more
Mikhail Fokine’s ballets Chopiniana, Shekherezade, The Firebird demonstrate a very special page in the history of the Mariinsky Theatre ballet. The choreographer had created a unique style of “Les Ballets Russes” in the beginning of the XX century. Full info
Conductor: Alexei Repnikov
Dancer: Alexander Parish
Dancer: Alina Somova
Dancer: Anastasia Nuikina
Composer: Frederic Chopin
Dancer: Anastasia Nuikina
Dancer: Oxana Skorik
Dancer: Vsevolod Mayevsky
Dancer: Yevgeny Ivanchenko
Opera
Baritone: Pavel Yankovsky
Baritone: Roman Burdenko
Mezzo soprano: Anna Kiknadze
Mezzo soprano: Yekaterina Sergeyeva
Composer: Peter Tchaikovsky
Mezzo soprano: Anna Kiknadze
Mezzo soprano: Yekaterina Sergeyeva
Soprano: Irina Churilova
Tenor: Nazhmiddin Mavlyanov
Classical ballet
Conductor: Alexei Repnikov
Composer: Aram Khachaturian
Ballet company: Mikhailovsky Ballet
Orchestra: Mikhailovsky Symphony Orchestra
Opera
Neglected and mistreated by her step-family, poor Cinderella dreams of a better life. The magical ap...Show more
Neglected and mistreated by her step-family, poor Cinderella dreams of a better life. The magical appearance of her Fairy Godmother restores hope, and all her wishes are granted. Able to take her place amongst the ladies at Prince Charming’s ball, the Prince is enchanted with the beautiful girl. But when the magic fades at midnight and she flees, leaving behind only a slipper –will the Prince find his true love again? And can Cinderella find her happy ending?
The enduring tale of Cinderella will delight audiences with the beauty and majesty of classical ballet wrapped in the promise of “happily ever after.” Full info
Only the fundamental components of the success of this circus team will remain: ultra-modern light, ...Show more
Only the fundamental components of the success of this circus team will remain: ultra-modern light, high-quality sound, amazing special effects, fantastic scenery and costumes, an abundance of animals and mega-professional circus performers. Everything else is a completely new story that will captivate you and take you to the fantastic world of adventure and action! Full info
Folk show
Now it‘s time to show you something REALLY RUSSIAN! Here in a cozy and nicely decorated Concert Hall...Show more
Now it‘s time to show you something REALLY RUSSIAN! Here in a cozy and nicely decorated Concert Hall of the Nikolaevsky Palace we will give you more than just an opportunity to see unforgettable folk show performance "Feel Yourself Russian": you will not only FEEL involved - you will BE really involved! During two hours of this dynamic colorful and pictureous show, you will hear tuneful folk songs - romantic, and full of life, watch sparkling dances of different provinces of Russia, - and learn that some items - such as saws, wooden spoons, and other traditional household appliances, - can also be used as musical instruments! And - oh, miracle! - suddenly you will find yourself right on the stage dancing like a real Russian, playing folk games and enjoying yourself! Full info
27
February
Thursday
Classical ballet
Conductor: Anton Grishanin
Composer: Alfred Schnittke
Composer: Peter Tchaikovsky
Choreography: John Neumeier
Ballet company: Bolshoi Ballet
Opera
Baritone: Stanislav Kuflyuk
Baritone: Yuri Syrov
Bass: Denis Makarov
Bass-baritone: Nikolai Kazansky
Composer: Gioacchino Rossini
Bass-baritone: Nikolai Kazansky
Conductor: Tugan Sokhiev
Mezzo soprano: Yelena Novak
Tenor: Yaroslav Abaimov
Opera
Baritone: Andrei Spekhov
Bass: Yuri Vorobiev
Soprano: Irina Churilova
Soprano: Maria Guleghina
Composer: Giacomo Puccini
Soprano: Maria Guleghina
Tenor: Alexander Timchenko
Tenor: Oleg Balashov
Tenor: Vladimir Galuzin
Classical ballet
Conductor: Alexei Repnikov
Composer: Aram Khachaturian
Ballet company: Mikhailovsky Ballet
Orchestra: Mikhailovsky Symphony Orchestra
Opera
Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin is a radiant example of Russian Lyric Opera. A deeply moving tale packed...Show more
Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin is a radiant example of Russian Lyric Opera. A deeply moving tale packed with big tunes, dances and a heart-stopping duel. As with his ballets, Tchaikovsky brings many symphonic elements to the music, plush orchestrations and highly melodic arias.
Onegin is a uniquely Russian opera with a universality that has made it globally popular. None of the characters are easy to associate with and yet the events and their actions ring horribly true. Full info
Composer: Peter Tchaikovsky
Folk show
Now it‘s time to show you something REALLY RUSSIAN! Here in a cozy and nicely decorated Concert Hall...Show more
Now it‘s time to show you something REALLY RUSSIAN! Here in a cozy and nicely decorated Concert Hall of the Nikolaevsky Palace we will give you more than just an opportunity to see unforgettable folk show performance "Feel Yourself Russian": you will not only FEEL involved - you will BE really involved! During two hours of this dynamic colorful and pictureous show, you will hear tuneful folk songs - romantic, and full of life, watch sparkling dances of different provinces of Russia, - and learn that some items - such as saws, wooden spoons, and other traditional household appliances, - can also be used as musical instruments! And - oh, miracle! - suddenly you will find yourself right on the stage dancing like a real Russian, playing folk games and enjoying yourself! Full info
28
February
Friday
Sorry, there are no available tickets for this date
Opera
Baritone: Vasily Ladyuk
Baritone: Yuri Syrov
Bass: Mikhail Kazakov
Bass-baritone: Nikolai Kazansky
Composer: Gioacchino Rossini
Conductor: Tugan Sokhiev
Mezzo soprano: Anna Goryachova
Mezzo soprano: Irina Dolzhenko
Soprano: Anna Aglatova
Classical ballet
Shurale is a revival of a well-known work that was
premiered at the Mariinsky (Kirov) in the...Show more
premiered at the Mariinsky (Kirov) in the...Show more
Shurale is a revival of a well-known work that was
premiered at the Mariinsky (Kirov) in the 1950s.A bright performance in
generous and colourful scenery, arranged to the music based on oriental
themes.Since the middle of last century, for decades, this ballet was
among the most popular and beloved ones in the ballet repertory of the
Mariinsky Theater. Over the last seasons, this performance have been carefully
restored, and a number of young ballet artists of the Mariinsky
Theatre took a great interest to learn the new for them style and
roles of the main characters, enriched with a great drama,
theatricality generous and sincerely expressive with respect to what
is being called simple human feelings.Choreography by Leonid
Yakobson features a combination of dance, drama and pantomime.
It has a careful attitude to the era of storytelling and
original details of plots. Revival of this ballet represents one
of the most important periods in the development of the Mariinsky
Ballet in the 20th century and its popularity these days proves that
they have stood the test of time and now it is once again
in the repertoire of the Mariinsky Theatre. Full info
Conductor: Alexei Repnikov
Dancer: Kimin Kim
Dancer: Renata Shakirova
Composer: Farit Yarullin
Choreography: Leonid Yakobson
Opera
Lohengrin is a romantic opera in three acts composed and written by Richard Wagner, first performed ...Show more
Lohengrin is a romantic opera in three acts composed and written by Richard Wagner, first performed in 1850. The story of the eponymous character is taken from medieval German romance, notably the Parzival of Wolfram von Eschenbach and its sequel, Lohengrin, written by a different author, itself inspired by the epic of Garin le Loherain. It is part of the Knight of the Swan tradition.
The opera has proved inspirational towards other works of art. Among those deeply moved by the fairy-tale opera was the young King Ludwig II of Bavaria. 'Der Märchenkönig' ('The Fairy-tale King') as he was dubbed later built his ideal fairy-tale castle and dubbed it "New Swan Stone," or "Neuschwanstein", after the Swan Knight. It was King Ludwig's patronage that later gave Wagner the means and opportunity to build a theatre for, compose and stage his epic cycle, the Ring of the Nibelung.
The most popular and recognizable part of the opera is the Bridal Chorus known better as "Here Comes the Bride", played at weddings in the West. Full info
Baritone: Alexander Nikitin
Bass: Mikhail Petrenko
Bass: Yevgeny Nikitin
Mezzo soprano: Olga Savova
Composer: Richard Wagner
Mezzo soprano: Olga Savova
Soprano: Larisa Gogolevskaya
Soprano: Tatiana Pavlovskaya
Tenor: Mikhail Vekua
World-famous Ballet Star Ivan Vasiliev
Classical ballet
Conductor: Alexei Repnikov
Principal Dancer: World-famous Bolshoi Ballet Star Ivan Vasiliev
Composer: Aram Khachaturian
Ballet company: Mikhailovsky Ballet
Orchestra: Mikhailovsky Symphony Orchestra
Circus show
Folk show
Now it‘s time to show you something REALLY RUSSIAN! Here in a cozy and nicely decorated Concert Hall...Show more
Now it‘s time to show you something REALLY RUSSIAN! Here in a cozy and nicely decorated Concert Hall of the Nikolaevsky Palace we will give you more than just an opportunity to see unforgettable folk show performance "Feel Yourself Russian": you will not only FEEL involved - you will BE really involved! During two hours of this dynamic colorful and pictureous show, you will hear tuneful folk songs - romantic, and full of life, watch sparkling dances of different provinces of Russia, - and learn that some items - such as saws, wooden spoons, and other traditional household appliances, - can also be used as musical instruments! And - oh, miracle! - suddenly you will find yourself right on the stage dancing like a real Russian, playing folk games and enjoying yourself! Full info
Classical ballet
Romeo and Juliet is the most famous ballet by Prokofiev and the most ever popular ballet about love....Show more
Romeo and Juliet is the most famous ballet by Prokofiev and the most ever popular ballet about love. This choreographic version of the tragedy by Shakespeare was first seen on the Mariinsky Theatre stage in 1940. It had been staged by Leonid Lavrovsky, who closely worked with Prokofiev on this production. This is an amazingly touching and thrilling performance. The Daily Telegraph: "From the present day point of view, the production has many positive qualities: the clearly defined story line; the elegant, refined dance, the lyrical duets; the sets by Pyotr Williams, the faded grandeur of which precisely conveys the atmosphere of Renaissance Italy. Here, too, absolute faith and self-giving from the two lovers, from the very depths of their souls, is essential. It is this that is brought to the ballet by the soloists of the Mariinsky Ballet Company. They are stunning; they are of those dancers who, it would appear, know instinctively that they are born for the stage" Full info
29
February
Saturday
Classical ballet
Conductor: Anton Grishanin
Ballet company: Bolshoi Ballet
Orchestra: Bolshoi Theatre Symphony Orchestra
Classical ballet
Conductor: Anton Grishanin
Ballet company: Bolshoi Ballet
Orchestra: Bolshoi Theatre Symphony Orchestra
Opera
Baritone: Stanislav Kuflyuk
Bass: Denis Makarov
Bass-baritone: Nikolai Kazansky
Conductor: Tugan Sokhiev
Composer: Gioacchino Rossini
Bass: Denis Makarov
Bass-baritone: Nikolai Kazansky
Conductor: Tugan Sokhiev
Tenor: Yaroslav Abaimov
Opera
Baritone: Vasily Ladyuk
Bass: Mikhail Kazakov
Bass-baritone: Nikolai Kazansky
Conductor: Tugan Sokhiev
Composer: Gioacchino Rossini
Bass: Mikhail Kazakov
Bass-baritone: Nikolai Kazansky
Conductor: Tugan Sokhiev
Mezzo soprano: Anna Goryachova
Classical ballet
Shurale is a revival of a well-known work that was
premiered at the Mariinsky (Kirov) in the...Show more
premiered at the Mariinsky (Kirov) in the...Show more
Shurale is a revival of a well-known work that was
premiered at the Mariinsky (Kirov) in the 1950s.A bright performance in
generous and colourful scenery, arranged to the music based on oriental
themes.Since the middle of last century, for decades, this ballet was
among the most popular and beloved ones in the ballet repertory of the
Mariinsky Theater. Over the last seasons, this performance have been carefully
restored, and a number of young ballet artists of the Mariinsky
Theatre took a great interest to learn the new for them style and
roles of the main characters, enriched with a great drama,
theatricality generous and sincerely expressive with respect to what
is being called simple human feelings.Choreography by Leonid
Yakobson features a combination of dance, drama and pantomime.
It has a careful attitude to the era of storytelling and
original details of plots. Revival of this ballet represents one
of the most important periods in the development of the Mariinsky
Ballet in the 20th century and its popularity these days proves that
they have stood the test of time and now it is once again
in the repertoire of the Mariinsky Theatre. Full info
Conductor: Alexei Repnikov
Dancer: Alexei Timofeyev
Dancer: Maria Shirinkina
Composer: Farit Yarullin
Choreography: Leonid Yakobson
Opera
Baritone: Vladislav Sulimsky
Bass: Sergei Aleksashkin
Bass: Sergei Alexashkin
Bass: Stanislav Trofimov
Composer: Andrey Petrov
Conductor: Christian Knapp
Mezzo soprano: Ekaterina Gubanova
Soprano: Tatiana Serjan
Tenor: Hovhannes Ayvazyan
Opera
One of the most popular operas by Pyotr Tchaikovsky, The Queen of Spades, was composed in a very sho...Show more
One of the most popular operas by Pyotr Tchaikovsky, The Queen of Spades, was composed in a very short period of time and became a unique masterpiece reflecting its author’s preoccupation. Tchaikovsky accepted the commission to write an opera based on the short story by Alexander Pushkin in 1889.
Herman, a poor officer, is desperately in love with Lisa, a heiress to the rich old Countess. One day he learns that the Countess knows the secret of the three winning cards. Herman becomes obsessed with obtaining the secret. He tries to find out the secret, however, the old lady dies of fright. The loss of hope drives Herman mad. Soon the ghost of the Countess appears and names the secret three cards: Three, Seven, Ace. The madman rushes to the casino. Passion overcomes reason: “What’s our life? A game!” The only gain of the miserable lover is death. Full info
Conductor: Aleksandr Vedernikov
Mezzo soprano: Olesya Petrova
Soloist: Fedor Ataskevich
Soprano: Anastasia Moskvina
Composer: Peter Tchaikovsky
Opera
Il Trovatore (The Troubadour) was one of Verdi’s best-loved operas even during the composer’s lifeti...Show more
Il Trovatore (The Troubadour) was one of Verdi’s best-loved operas even during the composer’s lifetime. The opera received a rapturous reception when it was performed for the first time on 19 January 1853 at the Teatro Apollo in Rome and Guiseppe Verdi himself called it his most popular work. Together with La Traviata and Rigoletto the opera is still one of Verdi’s most-performed and popular operas worldwide. The plot is set in the gloomy atmosphere of 15th century Spain and tells the romantic love story of Leonora and her troubadour Manrico. An opera full of love and hate, heroism and revenge. Full info
Composer: Giuseppe Verdi
Circus show
Circus show
Only the fundamental components of the success of this circus team will remain: ultra-modern light, ...Show more
Only the fundamental components of the success of this circus team will remain: ultra-modern light, high-quality sound, amazing special effects, fantastic scenery and costumes, an abundance of animals and mega-professional circus performers. Everything else is a completely new story that will captivate you and take you to the fantastic world of adventure and action! Full info
Only the fundamental components of the success of this circus team will remain: ultra-modern light, ...Show more
Only the fundamental components of the success of this circus team will remain: ultra-modern light, high-quality sound, amazing special effects, fantastic scenery and costumes, an abundance of animals and mega-professional circus performers. Everything else is a completely new story that will captivate you and take you to the fantastic world of adventure and action! Full info
Folk show
Now it‘s time to show you something REALLY RUSSIAN! Here in a cozy and nicely decorated Concert Hall...Show more
Now it‘s time to show you something REALLY RUSSIAN! Here in a cozy and nicely decorated Concert Hall of the Nikolaevsky Palace we will give you more than just an opportunity to see unforgettable folk show performance "Feel Yourself Russian": you will not only FEEL involved - you will BE really involved! During two hours of this dynamic colorful and pictureous show, you will hear tuneful folk songs - romantic, and full of life, watch sparkling dances of different provinces of Russia, - and learn that some items - such as saws, wooden spoons, and other traditional household appliances, - can also be used as musical instruments! And - oh, miracle! - suddenly you will find yourself right on the stage dancing like a real Russian, playing folk games and enjoying yourself! Full info
Classical ballet
From the simplicity and intimacy of the famous fairy tale on which it is based, the ballet opens out...Show more
From the simplicity and intimacy of the famous fairy tale on which it is based, the ballet opens out into a spectacle of grand virtuosity, generous and incomparable displays of technique, ravishing stagecraft and unapologetic theatrical ostentation. The Sleeping Beauty has long been considered an almost ideal instance of the integration of music and dance and it is arguably the greatest of the Tchaikovsky-Petipa collaborations. Its breadth of musical and choreographic vision, its incorporation of so many dance styles and traditions into one radiant whole and its combination of sophistication and accessibility make it a classical ballet nonpareil. Full info
Composer: Peter Tchaikovsky
Choreography: Marius Petipa
1
March
Sunday
Classical ballet
Conductor: Anton Grishanin
Ballet company: Bolshoi Ballet
Orchestra: Bolshoi Theatre Symphony Orchestra
Opera
Baritone: Vasily Ladyuk
Baritone: Yuri Syrov
Bass: Mikhail Kazakov
Bass-baritone: Nikolai Kazansky
Composer: Gioacchino Rossini
Conductor: Tugan Sokhiev
Mezzo soprano: Irina Dolzhenko
Soprano: Anna Aglatova
Tenor: Yaroslav Abaimov
Classical ballet
Shurale is a revival of a well-known work that was
premiered at the Mariinsky (Kirov) in the...Show more
premiered at the Mariinsky (Kirov) in the...Show more
Shurale is a revival of a well-known work that was
premiered at the Mariinsky (Kirov) in the 1950s.A bright performance in
generous and colourful scenery, arranged to the music based on oriental
themes.Since the middle of last century, for decades, this ballet was
among the most popular and beloved ones in the ballet repertory of the
Mariinsky Theater. Over the last seasons, this performance have been carefully
restored, and a number of young ballet artists of the Mariinsky
Theatre took a great interest to learn the new for them style and
roles of the main characters, enriched with a great drama,
theatricality generous and sincerely expressive with respect to what
is being called simple human feelings.Choreography by Leonid
Yakobson features a combination of dance, drama and pantomime.
It has a careful attitude to the era of storytelling and
original details of plots. Revival of this ballet represents one
of the most important periods in the development of the Mariinsky
Ballet in the 20th century and its popularity these days proves that
they have stood the test of time and now it is once again
in the repertoire of the Mariinsky Theatre. Full info
Dancer: Andrei Yermakov
Dancer: Valeria Martynyuk
Composer: Farit Yarullin
Choreography: Leonid Yakobson
Ballet company: Mariinsky (Kirov) Ballet
Classical ballet
Shurale is a revival of a well-known work that was
premiered at the Mariinsky (Kirov) in the...Show more
premiered at the Mariinsky (Kirov) in the...Show more
Shurale is a revival of a well-known work that was
premiered at the Mariinsky (Kirov) in the 1950s.A bright performance in
generous and colourful scenery, arranged to the music based on oriental
themes.Since the middle of last century, for decades, this ballet was
among the most popular and beloved ones in the ballet repertory of the
Mariinsky Theater. Over the last seasons, this performance have been carefully
restored, and a number of young ballet artists of the Mariinsky
Theatre took a great interest to learn the new for them style and
roles of the main characters, enriched with a great drama,
theatricality generous and sincerely expressive with respect to what
is being called simple human feelings.Choreography by Leonid
Yakobson features a combination of dance, drama and pantomime.
It has a careful attitude to the era of storytelling and
original details of plots. Revival of this ballet represents one
of the most important periods in the development of the Mariinsky
Ballet in the 20th century and its popularity these days proves that
they have stood the test of time and now it is once again
in the repertoire of the Mariinsky Theatre. Full info
Dancer: Kimin Kim
Dancer: Renata Shakirova
Composer: Farit Yarullin
Choreography: Leonid Yakobson
Ballet company: Mariinsky (Kirov) Ballet
Opera
Baritone: Roman Burdenko
Bass: Yuri Vorobiev
Mezzo soprano: Yekaterina Krapivina
Soprano: Violetta Lukyanenko
Composer: Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
Mezzo soprano: Yekaterina Krapivina
Soprano: Violetta Lukyanenko
Tenor: Alexander Mikhailov
Tenor: Sergei Semishkur
Opera
Bass: Stanislav Trofimov
Bass: Vladimir Vaneyev
Mezzo soprano: Yekaterina Sergeyeva
Soprano: Yekaterina Goncharova
Composer: Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
Mezzo soprano: Yekaterina Sergeyeva
Soprano: Yekaterina Goncharova
Tenor: Alexander Mikhailov
Tenor: Sergei Semishkur
Classical ballet
The epitome of Romantic ballet, Giselle is a poignant tale of unrequited love, remorse, and forgiven...Show more
The epitome of Romantic ballet, Giselle is a poignant tale of unrequited love, remorse, and forgiveness. The role of Giselle, often described as the Hamlet of the ballet world, requires an exquisite stylist with daring dramatic and technical skills. Giselle (by Marius Petipa) is one of the world's favorite romantic ballets, and tells the story of a beautiful village girl who falls in love with a powerful Count, who is disguises himself as a fellow villager. When Giselle learns of his deception and that their love will never be, her world falls apart and she descends into madness. Full info
Conductor: Alexei Repnikov
Composer: Adolphe Adam
Choreography: Marius Petipa
Choreography: Jean Coralli
Choreography: Jules Perrot
Classical ballet
The epitome of Romantic ballet, Giselle is a poignant tale of unrequited love, remorse, and forgiven...Show more
The epitome of Romantic ballet, Giselle is a poignant tale of unrequited love, remorse, and forgiveness. The role of Giselle, often described as the Hamlet of the ballet world, requires an exquisite stylist with daring dramatic and technical skills. Giselle (by Marius Petipa) is one of the world's favorite romantic ballets, and tells the story of a beautiful village girl who falls in love with a powerful Count, who is disguises himself as a fellow villager. When Giselle learns of his deception and that their love will never be, her world falls apart and she descends into madness. Full info
Conductor: Alexei Repnikov
Composer: Adolphe Adam
Choreography: Marius Petipa
Choreography: Jean Coralli
Choreography: Jules Perrot
Classical ballet
The epitome of Romantic ballet, Giselle is a poignant tale of unrequited love, remorse, and forgiven...Show more
The epitome of Romantic ballet, Giselle is a poignant tale of unrequited love, remorse, and forgiveness. The role of Giselle, often described as the Hamlet of the ballet world, requires an exquisite stylist with daring dramatic and technical skills. Giselle (by Marius Petipa) is one of the world's favorite romantic ballets, and tells the story of a beautiful village girl who falls in love with a powerful Count, who is disguises himself as a fellow villager. When Giselle learns of his deception and that their love will never be, her world falls apart and she descends into madness. Full info
Composer: Adolphe Adam
Choreography: Marius Petipa
Classical ballet
The epitome of Romantic ballet, Giselle is a poignant tale of unrequited love, remorse, and forgiven...Show more
The epitome of Romantic ballet, Giselle is a poignant tale of unrequited love, remorse, and forgiveness. The role of Giselle, often described as the Hamlet of the ballet world, requires an exquisite stylist with daring dramatic and technical skills. Giselle (by Marius Petipa) is one of the world's favorite romantic ballets, and tells the story of a beautiful village girl who falls in love with a powerful Count, who is disguises himself as a fellow villager. When Giselle learns of his deception and that their love will never be, her world falls apart and she descends into madness. Full info
Composer: Adolphe Adam
Choreography: Marius Petipa
Classical ballet
Composer: Peter Tchaikovsky
Classical ballet
Composer: Peter Tchaikovsky
Circus show
Circus show
Only the fundamental components of the success of this circus team will remain: ultra-modern light, ...Show more
Only the fundamental components of the success of this circus team will remain: ultra-modern light, high-quality sound, amazing special effects, fantastic scenery and costumes, an abundance of animals and mega-professional circus performers. Everything else is a completely new story that will captivate you and take you to the fantastic world of adventure and action! Full info
Folk show
Now it‘s time to show you something REALLY RUSSIAN! Here in a cozy and nicely decorated Concert Hall...Show more
Now it‘s time to show you something REALLY RUSSIAN! Here in a cozy and nicely decorated Concert Hall of the Nikolaevsky Palace we will give you more than just an opportunity to see unforgettable folk show performance "Feel Yourself Russian": you will not only FEEL involved - you will BE really involved! During two hours of this dynamic colorful and pictureous show, you will hear tuneful folk songs - romantic, and full of life, watch sparkling dances of different provinces of Russia, - and learn that some items - such as saws, wooden spoons, and other traditional household appliances, - can also be used as musical instruments! And - oh, miracle! - suddenly you will find yourself right on the stage dancing like a real Russian, playing folk games and enjoying yourself! Full info
2
March
Monday
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Concert
Concert
Folk show
Now it‘s time to show you something REALLY RUSSIAN! Here in a cozy and nicely decorated Concert Hall...Show more
Now it‘s time to show you something REALLY RUSSIAN! Here in a cozy and nicely decorated Concert Hall of the Nikolaevsky Palace we will give you more than just an opportunity to see unforgettable folk show performance "Feel Yourself Russian": you will not only FEEL involved - you will BE really involved! During two hours of this dynamic colorful and pictureous show, you will hear tuneful folk songs - romantic, and full of life, watch sparkling dances of different provinces of Russia, - and learn that some items - such as saws, wooden spoons, and other traditional household appliances, - can also be used as musical instruments! And - oh, miracle! - suddenly you will find yourself right on the stage dancing like a real Russian, playing folk games and enjoying yourself! Full info
19:00
7:00 PM
Premiere 3
March
Tuesday
Opera
Baritone: Alexander Miminoshvili
Bass: Valery Gilmanov
Conductor: Tugan Sokhiev
Mezzo soprano: Julia Mazurova
Composer: Gioacchino Rossini
Conductor: Tugan Sokhiev
Mezzo soprano: Julia Mazurova
Tenor: Alexei Tatarintsev
Tenor: Ivan Maximeyko
Classical ballet
Conductor: Anton Grishanin
Composer: Dmitry Shostakovich
Choreography: Alexei Ratmansky
Ballet company: Bolshoi Ballet
Orchestra: Bolshoi Theatre Symphony Orchestra
Classical ballet
Dancer: Alina Somova
Dancer: David Zaleyev
Dancer: Renata Shakirova
Dancer: Vladimir Shklyarov
Dancer: Yekaterina Osmolkina
Opera
Baritone: Alexei Markov
Bass: Yuri Vorobiev
Mezzo soprano: Anna Kiknadze
Mezzo soprano: Yulia Matochkina
Composer: Hector Berlioz
Mezzo soprano: Anna Kiknadze
Mezzo soprano: Yulia Matochkina
Soprano: Mlada Khudolei
Tenor: Mikhail Vekua
Opera
Conductor: Pavel Petrenko
Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Opera company: Mikhailovsky Opera
Orchestra: Mikhailovsky Symphony Orchestra
Folk show
Now it‘s time to show you something REALLY RUSSIAN! Here in a cozy and nicely decorated Concert Hall...Show more
Now it‘s time to show you something REALLY RUSSIAN! Here in a cozy and nicely decorated Concert Hall of the Nikolaevsky Palace we will give you more than just an opportunity to see unforgettable folk show performance "Feel Yourself Russian": you will not only FEEL involved - you will BE really involved! During two hours of this dynamic colorful and pictureous show, you will hear tuneful folk songs - romantic, and full of life, watch sparkling dances of different provinces of Russia, - and learn that some items - such as saws, wooden spoons, and other traditional household appliances, - can also be used as musical instruments! And - oh, miracle! - suddenly you will find yourself right on the stage dancing like a real Russian, playing folk games and enjoying yourself! Full info
4
March
Wednesday
Opera
Baritone: Yuri Syrov
Bass: Vladimir Komovich
Bass-baritone: Nikolai Kazansky
Conductor: Tugan Sokhiev
Composer: Gioacchino Rossini
Soprano: Anastasia Sorokina
Soprano: Guzel Sharipova
Tenor: Behzod Davronov
Tenor: Ivan Maximeyko
Classical ballet
Conductor: Alexei Bogorad
Composer: Dmitry Shostakovich
Choreography: Alexei Ratmansky
Ballet company: Bolshoi Ballet
Orchestra: Bolshoi Theatre Symphony Orchestra
Opera
Baritone: Roman Burdenko
Mezzo soprano: Yekaterina Sergeeva
Mezzo soprano: Yekaterina Sergeyeva
Soprano: Maria Bayankina
Composer: Andrey Petrov
Mezzo soprano: Yekaterina Sergeeva
Mezzo soprano: Yekaterina Sergeyeva
Soprano: Maria Bayankina
Tenor: Nazhmiddin Mavlyanov
Modern Ballet
Only the fundamental components of the success of this circus team will remain: ultra-modern light, ...Show more
Only the fundamental components of the success of this circus team will remain: ultra-modern light, high-quality sound, amazing special effects, fantastic scenery and costumes, an abundance of animals and mega-professional circus performers. Everything else is a completely new story that will captivate you and take you to the fantastic world of adventure and action! Full info
Folk show
Now it‘s time to show you something REALLY RUSSIAN! Here in a cozy and nicely decorated Concert Hall...Show more
Now it‘s time to show you something REALLY RUSSIAN! Here in a cozy and nicely decorated Concert Hall of the Nikolaevsky Palace we will give you more than just an opportunity to see unforgettable folk show performance "Feel Yourself Russian": you will not only FEEL involved - you will BE really involved! During two hours of this dynamic colorful and pictureous show, you will hear tuneful folk songs - romantic, and full of life, watch sparkling dances of different provinces of Russia, - and learn that some items - such as saws, wooden spoons, and other traditional household appliances, - can also be used as musical instruments! And - oh, miracle! - suddenly you will find yourself right on the stage dancing like a real Russian, playing folk games and enjoying yourself! Full info
5
March
Thursday
Opera
Baritone: Alexander Miminoshvili
Bass: Valery Gilmanov
Conductor: Tugan Sokhiev
Mezzo soprano: Julia Mazurova
Composer: Gioacchino Rossini
Mezzo soprano: Julia Mazurova
Soprano: Albina Shagimuratova
Tenor: Alexei Tatarintsev
Tenor: Ivan Maximeyko
Classical ballet
Conductor: Alexei Bogorad
Composer: Dmitry Shostakovich
Choreography: Alexei Ratmansky
Ballet company: Bolshoi Ballet
Orchestra: Bolshoi Theatre Symphony Orchestra
Opera
Verdi’s dark-hued Macbeth examines the corrosive consequences of tyranny. At the urging of his schem...Show more
Verdi’s dark-hued Macbeth examines the corrosive consequences of tyranny. At the urging of his scheming wife, Macbeth murders the king to claim the crown. His desperate and deadly reign of terror devastates his country and hastens his doom in this masterwork based upon Shakespeare’s classic thriller. Full info
Baritone: Alexei Markov
Bass: Yuri Vorobiev
Soprano: Tatiana Serjan
Tenor: Alexander Mikhailov
Composer: Dmitry Shostakovich
Modern Ballet
Dancer: Elena Yevseyeva
Dancer: Maxim Zyuzin
Modern Ballet
Folk show
Now it‘s time to show you something REALLY RUSSIAN! Here in a cozy and nicely decorated Concert Hall...Show more
Now it‘s time to show you something REALLY RUSSIAN! Here in a cozy and nicely decorated Concert Hall of the Nikolaevsky Palace we will give you more than just an opportunity to see unforgettable folk show performance "Feel Yourself Russian": you will not only FEEL involved - you will BE really involved! During two hours of this dynamic colorful and pictureous show, you will hear tuneful folk songs - romantic, and full of life, watch sparkling dances of different provinces of Russia, - and learn that some items - such as saws, wooden spoons, and other traditional household appliances, - can also be used as musical instruments! And - oh, miracle! - suddenly you will find yourself right on the stage dancing like a real Russian, playing folk games and enjoying yourself! Full info
6
March
Friday
Opera
Baritone: Yuri Syrov
Bass: Vladimir Komovich
Bass-baritone: Nikolai Kazansky
Conductor: Tugan Sokhiev
Composer: Gioacchino Rossini
Soprano: Anastasia Sorokina
Soprano: Guzel Sharipova
Tenor: Behzod Davronov
Tenor: Ivan Maximeyko
The schedule (playbill) for Mariinsky Theater on 6 March , Friday is not yet announced.
If you are interested in this schedule, just put your name and e-mail in the form below.As soon as the schedule is announced, we will send you a notification by e-mail.
Opera
Giacomo Puccini’s tragic tale of the beautiful young Japanese woman who is loved and betrayed by an ...Show more
Giacomo Puccini’s tragic tale of the beautiful young Japanese woman who is loved and betrayed by an American Naval Officer at the dawn of the 20th century; classic elegance meets a timeless work. This traditional production and stunning music will bring to life both the clash of cultures and her ultimate sacrifice. Full info
Baritone: Efim Zavalny
Soprano: Anzhelika Minasova
Tenor: Akhmed Agadi
Composer: Giacomo Puccini
Opera company: Mariinsky (Kirov) Opera
Russian State Pushkin Academy Drama Theater (Alexandrinsky Theatre) (established 1756), Saint Petersburg
Classical ballet
Composer: Sergei Prokofiev
Russian State Pushkin Academy Drama Theater (Alexandrinsky Theatre) (established 1756), Saint Petersburg
Classical ballet
Composer: Sergei Prokofiev
Circus show
Folk show
Now it‘s time to show you something REALLY RUSSIAN! Here in a cozy and nicely decorated Concert Hall...Show more
Now it‘s time to show you something REALLY RUSSIAN! Here in a cozy and nicely decorated Concert Hall of the Nikolaevsky Palace we will give you more than just an opportunity to see unforgettable folk show performance "Feel Yourself Russian": you will not only FEEL involved - you will BE really involved! During two hours of this dynamic colorful and pictureous show, you will hear tuneful folk songs - romantic, and full of life, watch sparkling dances of different provinces of Russia, - and learn that some items - such as saws, wooden spoons, and other traditional household appliances, - can also be used as musical instruments! And - oh, miracle! - suddenly you will find yourself right on the stage dancing like a real Russian, playing folk games and enjoying yourself! Full info
Opera
Victorien Sardou’s drama La Tosca was created for the great actress Sarah Bernhardt. Puccini saw Sar...Show more
Victorien Sardou’s drama La Tosca was created for the great actress Sarah Bernhardt. Puccini saw Sardou’s play when it was touring Italy in 1889 and, after some vacillation, obtained the rights to turn the work into an opera six years later. Turning the wordy French play into a succinct Italian opera took four years, during which the composer repeatedly argued with his librettists and publisher. The work is a melodramatic piece set in Rome in June 1800, with the Kingdom of Naples’s control of Rome threatened by Napoleon’s invasion of Italy. It contains depictions of torture, murder and suicide, yet also includes some of Puccini’s best-known lyrical arias, and has inspired memorable performances from many of opera’s leading singers. The dramatic force of Tosca and its characters continues to fascinate both performers and audiences, and the work remains one of the most frequently performed operas. Full info
Composer: Giacomo Puccini
7
March
Saturday
Conductor: Anton Grishanin
Conductor: Anton Grishanin
Classical ballet
August Bournonville’s La Sylphide, set to a commissioned score by Herman Lovenskjold, premiered in C...Show more
August Bournonville’s La Sylphide, set to a commissioned score by Herman Lovenskjold, premiered in Copenhagen in 1836, and has remained in the repertoire of the Royal Danish Ballet to this day. In creating La Sylphide, Bournonville used the Adolph Nourrit libretto which had underpinned Filippo Taglioni’s earlier version of this ballet, with music by Jean Schneitzhoeffer, which had premiered in Paris in 1832. Taglioni’s La Sylphide is often hailed as a landmark work which heralded the Romantic era.
The romantic classic La Sylphide is a story of passion and unrequited love featuring an alluring fairy and a diabolical witch. Full info
Dancer: Alexei Timofeyev
Dancer: Anastasia Lukina
Composer: Andrey Petrov
Composer: Herman von Lovenskjold
Choreography: August Bournonville
Classical ballet
August Bournonville’s La Sylphide, set to a commissioned score by Herman Lovenskjold, premiered in C...Show more
August Bournonville’s La Sylphide, set to a commissioned score by Herman Lovenskjold, premiered in Copenhagen in 1836, and has remained in the repertoire of the Royal Danish Ballet to this day. In creating La Sylphide, Bournonville used the Adolph Nourrit libretto which had underpinned Filippo Taglioni’s earlier version of this ballet, with music by Jean Schneitzhoeffer, which had premiered in Paris in 1832. Taglioni’s La Sylphide is often hailed as a landmark work which heralded the Romantic era.
The romantic classic La Sylphide is a story of passion and unrequited love featuring an alluring fairy and a diabolical witch. Full info
Dancer: Yekaterina Osmolkina
Dancer: Yevgeny Konovalov
Composer: Andrey Petrov
Composer: Herman von Lovenskjold
Choreography: August Bournonville
Opera
Giuseppe Verdi's Un ballo in maschera at the Mariinsky is ambitious show, staged by the famous f...Show more
Giuseppe Verdi's Un ballo in maschera at the Mariinsky is ambitious show, staged by the famous film director Andrei Konchalovsky was presented by the Mariinsky Theatre in the year 100th anniversary of the composer's death at the music festival in his name in Italy.The libretto is based on the assassination in 1792 of King Gustav III of Sweden who was killed as the result of a political conspiracy against him. He was shot while attending a masked ball. Full info
Baritone: Alexei Markov
Soprano: Irina Churilova
Tenor: Nazhmiddin Mavlyanov
Composer: Giuseppe Verdi
Choreography: Sergei Gritsai
Opera
The most lyrical Verdi’s work is La traviata, based on the novel by Alexandre Dumas, fils The Lady o...Show more
The most lyrical Verdi’s work is La traviata, based on the novel by Alexandre Dumas, fils The Lady of the Camellias. The title La traviata means literally The Fallen Woman, or perhaps more figuratively, The Woman Who Goes Astray.
The title character of the play is Marguerite Gautier, who is based on Marie Duplessis, the real-life lover of author Dumas, fils. Duplessis was both a popular courtesan and the hostess of a salon, where politicians, writers, and artists gathered for socializing. Alexandre Dumas, père allegedly insisted on his son splitting up with Duplessis: and when he returned to Paris, she had already died of consumption.
Since its debut as a play, numerous editions have been performed at theatres around the world. Giuseppe Verdi attended the Paris première of the play and soon turned to composing the opera. When Dumas, fils heard La traviata, he said: “Nobody would have remembered my Lady of the Camellias in 50 years but for Verdi, who made it immortal”. Full info
Composer: Giuseppe Verdi
Circus show
Circus show
Circus show
Only the fundamental components of the success of this circus team will remain: ultra-modern light, ...Show more
Only the fundamental components of the success of this circus team will remain: ultra-modern light, high-quality sound, amazing special effects, fantastic scenery and costumes, an abundance of animals and mega-professional circus performers. Everything else is a completely new story that will captivate you and take you to the fantastic world of adventure and action! Full info
Only the fundamental components of the success of this circus team will remain: ultra-modern light, ...Show more
Only the fundamental components of the success of this circus team will remain: ultra-modern light, high-quality sound, amazing special effects, fantastic scenery and costumes, an abundance of animals and mega-professional circus performers. Everything else is a completely new story that will captivate you and take you to the fantastic world of adventure and action! Full info
Folk show
Now it‘s time to show you something REALLY RUSSIAN! Here in a cozy and nicely decorated Concert Hall...Show more
Now it‘s time to show you something REALLY RUSSIAN! Here in a cozy and nicely decorated Concert Hall of the Nikolaevsky Palace we will give you more than just an opportunity to see unforgettable folk show performance "Feel Yourself Russian": you will not only FEEL involved - you will BE really involved! During two hours of this dynamic colorful and pictureous show, you will hear tuneful folk songs - romantic, and full of life, watch sparkling dances of different provinces of Russia, - and learn that some items - such as saws, wooden spoons, and other traditional household appliances, - can also be used as musical instruments! And - oh, miracle! - suddenly you will find yourself right on the stage dancing like a real Russian, playing folk games and enjoying yourself! Full info
8
March
Sunday
Conductor: Anton Grishanin
Opera
Baritone: Roman Burdenko
Mezzo soprano: Yekaterina Sergeyeva
Soprano: Maria Bayankina
Tenor: Oleg Videman
Composer: Andrey Petrov
Opera
Bass-baritone: Andrei Serov
Soprano: Aigul Khismatullina
Tenor: Evgeny Akhmedov
Composer: Gaetano Donizetti
Opera company: Mariinsky (Kirov) Opera
Classical ballet
Dancer: Filipp Stepin
Dancer: May Nagahisa
Dancer: Victor Caixeta
Composer: Sergei Prokofiev
Choreography: Alexei Ratmansky
Classical ballet
Dancer: Filipp Stepin
Dancer: Maria Shirinkina
Composer: Sergei Prokofiev
Choreography: Alexei Ratmansky
Ballet company: Mariinsky (Kirov) Ballet
19:00
7:00 PM
Premiere Opera
In co-production with the Festival d’Aix-en-Provenceand Dutch National Opera
Composer: Igor Stravinsky
Choreography: Leah Hausman
Opera
The libretto of the opera is based on the jewel of ancient Russian literature - The Tale of Igor's C...Show more
The libretto of the opera is based on the jewel of ancient Russian literature - The Tale of Igor's Campaign. Text and music were being written for 18 years but were finished by Nikolay Rimsky-Korsakov and Alexander Glazunov after the composer’s death.
The opera also includes famous The Polovetsian Dances – a bright vocal-choreographic scene that has become a legend. For the 1890 premiere of Prince Igor the spirit of the wild dances was conveyed by choreographer Leo Ivanov, a co-author of the famous ballet Swan Lake. Full info
Composer: Alexander Borodin
Russian State Pushkin Academy Drama Theater (Alexandrinsky Theatre) (established 1756), Saint Petersburg
Classical ballet
From the simplicity and intimacy of the famous fairy tale on which it is based, the ballet opens out...Show more
From the simplicity and intimacy of the famous fairy tale on which it is based, the ballet opens out into a spectacle of grand virtuosity, generous and incomparable displays of technique, ravishing stagecraft and unapologetic theatrical ostentation. The Sleeping Beauty has long been considered an almost ideal instance of the integration of music and dance and it is arguably the greatest of the Tchaikovsky-Petipa collaborations. Its breadth of musical and choreographic vision, its incorporation of so many dance styles and traditions into one radiant whole and its combination of sophistication and accessibility make it a classical ballet nonpareil. Full info
Composer: Peter Tchaikovsky
Circus show
Circus show
Only the fundamental components of the success of this circus team will remain: ultra-modern light, ...Show more
Only the fundamental components of the success of this circus team will remain: ultra-modern light, high-quality sound, amazing special effects, fantastic scenery and costumes, an abundance of animals and mega-professional circus performers. Everything else is a completely new story that will captivate you and take you to the fantastic world of adventure and action! Full info
Folk show
Now it‘s time to show you something REALLY RUSSIAN! Here in a cozy and nicely decorated Concert Hall...Show more
Now it‘s time to show you something REALLY RUSSIAN! Here in a cozy and nicely decorated Concert Hall of the Nikolaevsky Palace we will give you more than just an opportunity to see unforgettable folk show performance "Feel Yourself Russian": you will not only FEEL involved - you will BE really involved! During two hours of this dynamic colorful and pictureous show, you will hear tuneful folk songs - romantic, and full of life, watch sparkling dances of different provinces of Russia, - and learn that some items - such as saws, wooden spoons, and other traditional household appliances, - can also be used as musical instruments! And - oh, miracle! - suddenly you will find yourself right on the stage dancing like a real Russian, playing folk games and enjoying yourself! Full info
Classical ballet
Composer: Andrey Petrov
Composer: Peter Tchaikovsky
