Astrakhan Opera and Ballet Theatre: history, repertoire, troupe, buying tickets

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The Astrakhan State Opera and Ballet Theater has existed for more than a hundred years. His repertoire includes not only performances for adults, but also children's musical fairy tales. The Astrakhan theater is very popular with both residents and guests of the city.

History of the theater

More than a hundred years ago the Astrakhan State Opera and Ballet Theater was opened. Astrakhan is a city where centuries-old traditions of art have developed. The initiator of the construction of the theater was the businessman Konstantin Polyakovich. The project was created by the architect A. S. Malakhovskiy. The first building of the theater was built in the summer garden, called "Arcadia". Carved details to decorate the future temple of art were made by the best craftsmen of the Vyatka province. The Opera and Ballet Theater (Astrakhan) was opened in April 1899. Such celebrities as F. I. Chaliapin, V. F. Komissarzhevskaya, L. V. Sobinov, M. N. Ermolova, I. S. Kozlovsky, A. V. Nezhdanova and others performed on its stage. The theater building was damaged in 1976from the fire, and a new one was built in its place. Like the previous one, it has never stood idle, the theaters of Leningrad, Gorky, Irkutsk, Moscow, Chelyabinsk and other cities of the country constantly gave performances here. At the end of the 60s of the 20th century, a conservatory was opened in Astrakhan, where they began to train their own musicians and opera singers.

Since 2000, Mikhail Astanin has become the director of the theater. Thanks to him, famous opera performers from the capital and other large Russian cities began to be invited to perform the main parts. And also formed a ballet troupe of classical orientation. The Astrakhan Theater fruitfully cooperates with the Bolshoi Theater. Various festivals are held. The repertoire includes complex productions of world significance.

The Astrakhan Opera and Ballet Theater received a new, no longer a wooden, but a stone building only in the 21st century. In 2006, a competition was announced for the best design of the Temple of Art. The architect A. M. Denisov won in it. In 2010, preparations began for the opening of the theater. The first performance shown on the new stage was the opera The Queen of Spades by P. I. Tchaikovsky. This event happened in 2013.

Theater building

The new building, which now houses the Opera and Ballet Theater (Astrakhan), was conceived as a cultural and entertainment complex. It is intended not only for performances, it is planned to hold meetings, exhibitions, meetings and other socially significant events of all-Russian and international scale. The theater willserve for the benefit of expanding opportunities for the development and preservation of national heritage. Residents of the region will feel part of the global culture. The Astrakhan Opera and Ballet Theater was built in the Russian style of the Silver Age. The initiator of its construction is the leadership of the region. The construction of the new theater was timed to coincide with the 450th anniversary of the city of Astrakhan. The theater is made in such an architectural style, which is close to the ensemble of the city Kremlin. In November 2010, a trial concert was held in the new building, although construction had not yet been completed. The opening of the theater took place in 2012, as mentioned above. The building was built using the most modern technologies and materials. The perter in the auditorium is made to transform from a horizontal to an inclined position. The building is equipped with modern sound, lighting and exhibition equipment, unique lighting, multimedia, air conditioning, climate control, fire extinguishing and alarm systems. In addition to the theater and concert halls, the building has many rooms of various kinds. A botanical garden with pools, fountains and playgrounds for children will soon be located next to the theater.

Opera repertoire

Astrakhan State Opera and Ballet Theater offers its audience the following operas:

• "Boris Godunov".
• Golden Chicken.
• "Prince Igor".
• "Clowns".
• "Eugene Onegin".
• "Ryaba Hen".
• "The Snow Queen".
• "Cherevichki, orThe night before Christmas.”
• Puss in Boots.
• "Madama Butterfly".
• La Traviata.
• "Turnip".
• Queen of Spades.
• "The Canterville Ghost".
• Otello.
• "Maria de Buenos Aires".
• "Terem-Teremok".
• "The Condemnation of Faust".
• "Trouble from a Tender Heart" (Vaudeville).

Ballet repertoire

The Opera and Ballet Theater (Astrakhan) offers the following ballets to the public:

• Don Quixote.
• "The Nutcracker".
• W altz of the White Orchids.
• "Piaf. I have no regrets.”
• "Naiad and fisherman".
• Swan Lake.
• Carmina Burana.
• Romeo and Juliet.
• "Rakhmaninov's Concerto".

Troup

The Opera and Ballet Theater (Astrakhan) gathered on its stage wonderful vocalists, dancers, musicians, choristers.

Theater company:

• K. Nikiforova.
• D. Sokolov.
• E. Chernysheva.
• N. Zakrina.
• I. Shovel.
• A. Almukhametov.
• K. Sklyarov.
• E. Kuvardina.
• Oh. Voronina.
• G. Mymrik.
• Z. Dyuzhova.
• N. Korobeynikova.
• A. Puzhalin.
• Oh. Golomolzina.
• I. Bokareva.
• Yu. Nakamura.
• E. Startseva.
• I. Krasnokutsky.
• R. Sigbatulin.
• K. Saulevich.
• A. Frolov.
• K. Takeda.
• M. Kukharev.
• A. Pestekhin.
• A. Goncharov.
• M. Stets.
• E. Malysheva.
• B. Kolesnikov.
• D. Kondratiev.
• M. Nakabayashi.
• M. Popandopulo and other great artists.

Purchasing tickets

On the site chudobilet.ru you can buy tickets for performances at the Astrakhan Opera and Ballet Theatre. Prices vary from 300 to 450 rubles, depending on the proximity of the seat to the stage. Each buyer can book no more than 8 tickets. The site shows only the direct cost of tickets. When booking online, an additional service charge will apply. You can get tickets at the theater box office.