Theater
Metropolitan Opera - the main stage of world opera
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The theater is financed by the Metropolitan Opera House Company, which, in turn, receives subsidies from large firms, concerns, and private individuals. All business is handled by CEO Peter Gelb. Artistic direction is entrusted to the chief conductor of the theater James Levine
Sydney Opera: description, history. How to get to the Sydney Opera House?
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Sydney Opera in Australia is not only the most popular landmark of this state, but also one of the most recognizable buildings in the world. This building attracts tourists with its unique appearance, various shows and performances that take place daily on its stage. Therefore, if you happen to be in Australia, then the Sydney Opera House is an almost obligatory place to visit
Modern Enterprise Theater in Moscow and Russian Enterprise Theater in St. Petersburg
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In the nineties of the past century, the repertory theater, traditional for the Soviet stage art, was supplanted by the so-called entreprise. Today, private theaters are popular with the audience in our country and abroad
Ballet "Swan Lake". Tchaikovsky's ballet "Swan Lake"
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The ballet "Swan Lake" was appreciated only after the death of the author. For eight years, the production ran on the Bolshoi stage without much success, until it was finally removed from the repertoire. Ballet master Marius Petipa began work on a new stage version together with Tchaikovsky
Maly Theater on Ordynka: past and present
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Russian culture is famous for its actors, directors, authors. The pride of theatrical art is the Maly Theater on Ordynka, which also has a rich history
Eldar Cinema in Moscow
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Connoisseurs of real art, who know a lot about good cinema and respect the work of brilliant actors, will unmistakably say what place is worthy of being called the "center of domestic comedy"
Entertainer is Well-known entertainers in Russia
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Entertainer is a variety artist who plays the role of a link in concert programs. The success of the entire concert depends on his professionalism. The ability to fill in the gaps between numbers is the high art that distinguishes a true artist
Types of theaters. Types and genres of theatrical art
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The first theatrical performances were once staged right on the street. Basically, itinerant performers put on performances. They could sing, dance, put on various costumes, depicting animals. Everyone did what he did best. Theatrical art developed, the actors improved their skills. The beginning of theater
The cinema "Enthusiast" is not just a cinema, but a cinema and concert complex
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The article is dedicated to the cinema "Enthusiast". Its main slogan is as follows: “Enthusiast” is not just a cinema, but a whole cinema and concert complex, which always has something to show its audience!”
Biography of Maya Plisetskaya - the great Russian ballerina
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Maya Mikhailovna Plisetskaya is a great ballerina and an amazing woman. Whatever epithets she was awarded: divine, unsurpassed, ballerina-element, "genius, courage and avant-garde" … And all this is about her
Anastasia Volochkova: weight, height and short biography of the ballerina
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The best ballerina in Russia and Europe is considered to be a girl named Anastasia Volochkova. Her weight, her height and other parameters are always of interest to fans no less than her talent
The brightest stars of the Soviet ballet
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Soviet ballet dancers were very popular all over the world. The names of many of them entered the history of world ballet art in golden letters
Galina Volchek - biography of the theater in one female fate
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Everyone who at least once heard about the theater "Sovremennik" certainly heard the name of its director Galina Volchek. This is the pride of the Soviet and Russian theater and cinema, she lives in the art of the theater. The life of Sovremennik has long been inextricably linked with the fate of Galina Volchek
The most famous Soviet ballerina. Who is she?
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Who is the most famous Soviet ballerina? Surely many will call Maya Plisetskaya, others - Olga Lepeshinskaya, others - Galina Ulanova. All of them are outstanding ballerinas of their era
What is ballet - dance or flight of the soul
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Ballet has been one of the favorite types of dance of all nations for several centuries. Russian ballet is a phenomenon in the world of dance, theater and culture in general. The talents of Russian dancers and choreographers have been recognized more than once outside of Russia. So many art historians study the miracle called ballet, but no one can answer what ballet is - acrobatic dances, plasticity on the verge of fantasy or just magic
A good line is an art
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The birth of the theater began many centuries ago in ancient times. One of the first actors were cult priests, servants of the gods. With their memorized rituals, which they knew flawlessly, they carried out the action (played roles). Masks, special ceremonial outfits - this is a kind of stage costumes
The mezzanine in the theater: what is it? How well can you see the stage from these seats?
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When buying a ticket to the theater, you probably noticed that the visual places are different. Rows of seats separated by aisles are called differently: parterre, amphitheatre, benoir, mezzanine, tiers. Let's find out what the mezzanine is and where a full view of the stage is guaranteed
Maria Maksakova: biography and family of the opera diva (photo)
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Russia knows many bright creative dynasties: the Surikovs, the Mikhalkovs, the Vasnetsovs… Women entered the name of the Maksakovs in the history of Russian art: the great opera singer, soloist of the Bolshoi Theater - Maria Maksakova, her daughter - the famous film actress and leading troupe of the theater named after Vakhtangov Ludmila Maksakova. The glory of the family is brilliantly continued by the full namesake of the grandmother - Maria Petrovna Maksakova-Igenbergs
Biography of Mikhail Efremov - only interesting facts
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Young girls of the 1990s, seeing the young Mikhail Efremov in the movie "Everything is the other way around", fell in love with the young actor. But this was his third role. A cinematic biography of Mikhail Efremov began in 1976
Marlezon ballet - what is it?
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Do you know the expression "Marleson ballet"? What it is? Is it about a real work of theatrical art, or does the phrase have nothing to do with a choreographic production? Let's try to figure it out
St. Petersburg, theaters: overview, reviews and history. The best theaters in St. Petersburg
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St. Petersburg can definitely be called one of the most beautiful cities in the world. It is a large open-air museum - every building is the history of a great power. How many fateful events happened on the streets of this city! How many beautiful masterpieces of art have been created
Marlezon ballet - entertainment for the king or a phrase for all time?
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For many people, "Marlezon Ballet" is just a phrase from the film, but at the same time it is an old beautiful performance of the royal court of France with an interesting history of creation
Director Stanislavsky: "I don't believe" - the phrase that made him quoted
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Konstantin Sergeevich Stanislavsky: "I don't believe it!" Only Mayakovsky's expression about Lenin and the party can be compared with this combination. If we slightly paraphrase it, we get the following - one has only to hear two words about distrusting something, the name, patronymic and surname of the founder of the Moscow Art Theater named after M.V. Chekhov
The play "The Marriage of Figaro" by Beaumarchais and its success
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One of the most famous plays in the world dramaturgy "Crazy Day, or The Marriage of Figaro" is written by Pierre Beaumarchais. Written more than two centuries ago, it still has not lost its popularity and is known all over the world
What is an operetta? What is an operetta in music? Operetta theater
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This article tells about a special genre of theatrical art, provides an opportunity to visit the world stages of various theaters, look behind the scenes to the meters of vocal action, lift the veil of secrecy and get acquainted with one of the most interesting genres of theatrical and musical creativity - with operetta
What is a shako: elements of a hussar costume
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Fans of historical books and films probably know what a shako is. This is a headdress, an integral part of the hussar equipment. He was also popular with Russian cavalry until the First World War
Children's theater "Vera". Nizhny Novgorod raises artists
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In today's age of the Internet and total computerization, it is very difficult to keep children busy with something worthwhile… Instead of books, they read messages on social networks, they prefer Skype to walks, and their hobbies are often limited to online games
How to speak in public? Impromptu - what is it?
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The word of Latin origin "impromptu" is a kind of ambiguous term. This concept originally belonged to the field of music and literature. Later it came into use and began to be used in everyday speech. Generally speaking, impromptu is an unexpected, unplanned action or event. Sometimes replaced by the word "improvisation". In this article, we will look at the meaning of the word "impromptu" in the above areas. And also we will give recommendations on how to pass for a master of words
What is Japanese theater? Types of Japanese theater. Theater no. The kyogen theatre. kabuki theater
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Japan is a mysterious and distinctive country, the essence and traditions of which are very difficult for a European to understand. This is largely due to the fact that until the middle of the 17th century the country was closed to the world. And now, in order to feel the spirit of Japan, to know its essence, you need to turn to art. It expresses the culture and worldview of the people like nowhere else. One of the oldest and almost unchanged art forms that have come down to us is the theater of Japan
How to make a tabletop picture theater with your own hands?
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Don't know how to surprise a child? Offer to play picture theatre. This is an exciting and interesting game that you can do with your own hands. Let your child try himself as a director, artist and spectator
Vaclav Nijinsky: biography, date and place of birth, ballet, creativity, personal life, interesting facts and stories, date and cause of death
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The biography of Vaslav Nijinsky should be well known to all fans of art, especially Russian ballet. This is one of the most famous and talented Russian dancers of the early 20th century, who became a true innovator of dance. Nijinsky was the main prima ballerina of Diaghilev's Russian Ballet, as a choreographer he staged "Afternoon of a Faun", "Til Ulenspiegel", "The Rite of Spring", "Games". He said goodbye to Russia in 1913, since then he lived in exile
The play "Love Potion": audience reviews about the performance
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Many stories the theater is ready to tell its audience. Productions by famous authors are of interest to many. Today, viewers can watch the play "Love Potion". Feedback on the production, plot and interesting facts will be discussed in the article
"Oedipus in Colon": author, plot, characters, date and history of creation, modern productions, reviews of critics and viewers
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The name of Sophocles in ancient Greek literature is among such great authors of their time as Aeschylus and Euripides. But unlike, for example, from Aeschylus, Sophocles showed living people in tragedies, depicting the real feelings of the heroes, he conveyed the inner world of a person as he really was
Pushkin Drama Theater (Moscow): address, opening hours, description
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On weekends, you usually want to take a break from the working week, get pleasant emotions and tune in to new labor exploits. One way to have a good time is to go to the theater. There are a lot of cultural institutions in the capital of Russia where good theatrical performances are shown. One of the most popular and beloved among residents and guests of Moscow is the Pushkin Theater. Magnificent acting, stunning scenery and a large selection of performances await all visitors
Nikolai Tsiskaridze: interview, personal life, creativity, friends
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Tsiskaridze's interviews are always bright and extraordinary. This is a famous Russian ballet dancer, who has his own opinion on many sensitive issues, which he does not hesitate to express. Therefore, journalists like to communicate with him so much. His career is accompanied by scandals. For example, in 2013 he parted ways with the Bolshoi Theatre. Often conflicts arise just after the interview of the artist
Berlin State Opera - history and modernity
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The Berlin State Opera is rightfully considered one of the best theaters in the world. The most significant musicians performed on its stage, the premieres of great operas took place here. The theater has undergone a lot of difficulties, but always returned to its best form
Theatres of Krasnodar: description, reviews
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Despite the fact that lately interest in variety art has increased significantly, the theater is still a favorite and visited place. In the article, you will take a virtual tour of the theaters located in the southern capital of Russia - the city of Krasnodar
Igor Kalinauskas: biography and work of a talented person
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Kalinauskas Igor is a composer, singer and theater director. He also established himself in the field of painting. On stage, he is known as Igor Silin (the surname belonged to his mother). In 1993, together with O. Tkachenko, he organized the vocal duet Zikr. In addition, he played in two Lithuanian performances - "Wedding" and "Strong Feeling"
Volkhonka Theater (Yekaterinburg): description, repertoire, reviews
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In the modern metropolis, there is a fairly diverse selection of cultural entertainment. It can be a trip to a circus or an art gallery with an exhibition of works by a famous artist, a visit to a theater performance, and much more. These events allow you to have fun, relax and join the art in the company of friends or family. This article tells about the wonderful theater "Volkhonka" in Yekaterinburg
"Jester" - puppet theater in Voronezh: history, address, reviews
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The theater doesn't have to be serious, and wise things can be hidden in rather frivolous art. The puppet theater in Voronezh continues to prove these postulates day by day. Today we will talk about one of the most interesting cultural institutions in the capital of the Chernozem region