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World famous Bolshoi Ballet and Opera theatre (established 1776) - Marvellous Main (Historic) Stage
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Bolshoi is one of the leading ballet and opera companies in the world.
Marvellous Main (Historic) stage - the crown jewel of Russian arts - has been re-opened on October 28, 2011 after a six-year multi-layer $660 million restoration. Gilders, weavers and decorators have been working around the clock to restore the theater to its 19th century glory, the era considered its most opulent.
The Bolshoi's return to glory includes the refurbishment of an interior that was once paneled with rare pine and gilded by hand with real gold for the best acoustics before the Soviets damaged them.
The theater's stage is gaining a sound-reflecting floor coating -- specifically designed for opera - and a ballet stage returned to its once-famous four-degree angle that is able to absorb impact, making jumping safer for dancers.
An advanced sound and lighting system has also been installed.
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imposing home of the internationally-famed Bolshoi ballet and opera was constructed in 1824 by Osip Bove,
though the company itself was begun in 1776 as a dancing school for the Moscow
Orphanage. For much of its history the Bolshoi was overshadowed by the Mariinsky Theater in St. Petersburg, but with Moscow's
restoration as the capital in 1918 it gained preeminence.
For most of the last
three decades the Bolshoi was led by Yuri Grigorovich, an artistic director known as much for his
accomplished, classical choreography. Under Grigorovich's tenure, and graced by
the presence of a series of remarkably gifted dancers, the Bolshoi's became
known as one of the world's great ballet companies. Its performances elicit
international acclaim, and an evening at the Bolshoi remains one of Moscow's
sublime pleasures. The lovely, acoustically-excellent theater is a very
captivating venue.
Bolshoi Theatre of Russia
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Address: Teatralnaya (Theatre) square, 1
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World famous Bolshoi Ballet and Opera theatre (established 1776) - Small Stage
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Bolshoi is one of the leading ballet and opera companies in the world.
The imposing home of the internationally-famed Bolshoi ballet and opera was constructed in 1824 by Osip Bove, though the company itself was begun in 1773 as a dancing school for the Moscow Orphanage. For much of its history the Bolshoi
was overshadowed by the Mariinsky Theater in St. Petersburg, but with Moscow's restoration as the capital
in 1918 it gained preeminence. For most of the last three decades the Bolshoi was led by Yuri Grigorovich, an
artistic director known as much for his accomplished, classical choreography.
Under Grigorovich's tenure, and graced by the presence of a series of remarkably gifted dancers, the Bolshoi's
became known as one of the world's great ballet companies. Its performances elicit international acclaim, and an evening
at the Bolshoi remains one of Moscow's sublime pleasures. The lovely, acoustically-excellent theater is a very captivating venue.
Bolshoi Theatre of Russia |
Bolshoi Mission |
Bolshoi Ballet |
Bolshoi Opera |
Today's Bolshoi Theater |
Bolshoi Theater hall plan |
Swan Lake Ballet Video |
Parterre seats in Bolshoi theatre |
Dress Code for Bolshoi Theater |
Virtual Tour
Address: Teatralnaya (Theatre) square, 4/2
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Brilliant Classical Stanislavsky Ballet and Opera theatre (established 1887, founded by Stanislavsky)
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"A soulful flight", said Alexander Pushkin about Russian ballet. It
has made a name for itself over the world, and its success is usually,
and not surprisingly associated with the Bolshoi. But no single, even
the most famous theatre could keep up world fame.
Alongside with the Bolshoi, the country has several other brilliant
ballet companies, among which one of the most prominent places justly
belongs to the ballet group of the Moscow Musical Theatre named after
Stanislavsky and Nemirovich-Danchenko. This theatre happily blends the
traditions of the Russian classical ballet school with a search for
the advancement of novel forms. The theatre itself stands in the very
heart of Moscow, in Bolshaya Dmitrovka street. Its attractive
old-fashioned auditorium seats 1,500, and is packed every night. The stage sets are truly magnificent.
The history of the theater’s ballet group (there is also an opera
group) goes back to the late 1920’s, when Moscow acquired a dance
company that called itself Art Ballet. Its production caught the
ballet lovers’ attention right away. The audiences were captivated by
the performers’ excellence as ballet dancers and drama actors. Credit
for this goes to the founder of the new company, former Bolshoi ballet
star Victorina Krieger, who used Stanislavsky’s and
Nemirovich-Danchenko’s system in her ballet productions.
The ballet group of the Musical Theatre consists of high-class
professionals, winners of national and international contests. The
Musical Theatre has long made an international name for itself. It was
enthusiastically applauded in Japan, France, Hungary, Portugal,
Yugoslavia, Latin America, Greece, Italy, Finland and other countries worldwide.
Address: Bolshaya Dmitrovka street, 17
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Russian National Ballet Theatre
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The Russian National Ballet Theatre has given Russian ballet a new lease of life. The theater's repertoire includes not only classical performances such as Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, Sleeping Beauty, Scotland Suite, Don Quixote and Gala Concert, but also modern ballets set to the music of Mozart, Bach, Ravel and others. The company personnel numbers more than 50 dancers, and is the result of the pain-staking search for dedicated and talented artists. A great effort has gone into providing the correct atmosphere and conditions in which to develop and perfect the artists` mastery and creative pursuits. The company"s main soloists are: Honoured Artist of Russia M. Bogdanova, E. Berezina, O. Pavlova and prize winners of international ballet competitions - M. Romanov, K. Pavinskaya, N. Ivanova, N. Kungurtseva, to name but a few.
Address: Teatralnaya square, 2
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Moscow Kremlin Theatre of Classical Russian Ballet
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Theatre «The Kremlin Ballet» was founded by famous Russian choreographer, National Artist of Russia Andrey Petrov in 1990. The theatre is situated at the territory of Moscow Kremlin in the building of State Kremlin Palace. Artistic director of the theatre A.Petrov boldly stakes on creative quest and courageous experiment while preserving classical traditions.
Address: Vozdvishenka street, 1
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Moscow theatre "New Opera"
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The Kolobov Novaya Opera Theatre of Moscow was founded in 1991 on the initiative of prominent Russian conductor Evgeny Kolobov (1946-2003) and soon won recognition as a leading opera house in Russia.
Considering the world experience in organizing opera and theatre work, Novaya Opera acts on the contract basis: one of the main principles of which is the high standards of the soloists, choir and orchestra performing skills.
A number of the theatre's opera soloists have been awarded the titles "People's Artist of Russia" and "Honoured Artist of Russia". The young opera singers who have permanent engagements with the theatre have won many awards at international contests, such as “Golden Mask”, “Casta Diva” and “Triumph”. Many of the theatre soloists are deservedly considered to be the best voices of Russia. They collaborate with the leading theatres such as the Bolshoi Theatre of Russia, Metropolitan Opera, Arena di Verona and many others.
The Novaya Opera Orchestra, a versatile team of brilliant musicians, is a full-fledged participant in the theatre's operatic performances. In addition to playing for the Novaya Opera, the Orchestra appears frequently on the concert platform, performing symphony programmes in the best concert halls of Russia, such as the Grand Hall of the Moscow Conservatory, the Tchaikovsky Concert Hall, the St.Petersburg Philharmonic.
Touring worldwide, the company has received international recognition. It has successfully performed in Greece, Cyprus, Italy, USA, Germany, France, Israel, Finland, Estonia, Spain, Portugal, Yugoslavia, Turkey, Thailand, Belorussia, Ukraine and many Russian cities.
Address: st. Karetny Ryad (Hermitage Garden), 3
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Unique Folk Programme, Brilliant example of Russian Ballet Dancing, Music, and Singing
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National Ballet of Russia “Kostroma” presents folk programme that doesn’t have any analogues in Russia as far as artistic production and staging mastery are concerned – “National Russian Show” which takes place in the concert hall of the hotel “Cosmos”. The Show is called up to brightly introduce traditional Russian culture avoiding backward and trite popular patterns. During almost 2 hours you will become the witness of the grandiose combination of music, drama and dance, luxurious sets and costumes, video-projection and laser animation. It took a few years to stage the programme: more than 200 unique costumes decorated with pearls, silver and beads have been designed specifically for the 17 costume changes in the show, 300 pairs of shoes have been made, 50-odd professional dancers have been employed. “National Russian Show” is a show every item of which is distinguished with unique choreographic language, the show that unites the Russian folk dance with its modern stylizations.
See also Feel Yourself Russian Folk Songs and Dance Programme in St. Petersburg, Rissia
Address: Folk Theatre, Olympiyskiy Avenue, 14, Moscow (metro stations: Prospekt Mira, Tsvetnoy bulvar or Dostoevskaya)
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Tchaikovsky Concert Hall
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On wealth of history and degree of significance for the Russian culture MGAF, perhaps, there are no equal. Beginning from 1921, the philharmonic society, based on the initiative Of a. Lunacharskiy, became the main concert organization of the country. With the phenomenal productivity it fulfilled kul‘turtregerskuyu function, giving the possibility to musicians to create for the public, and to music lovers - to attend the concerts of the deserving. Even before the war philharmonic society presented to the country whole pleiad of the bright musicians, among them - Otto Klemperer, Herman abendrot, Artur Rubenstein, Yasha Heifetz, Marian Anderson, Darius miyo, Artur Honegger, bel Bartok, David oystrakh, Emil gilel‘s, Svyatoslav knushevitskiy, Yakov Flier, Mikhail fikhtengol‘ts et al. Philharmonic society came out as the initiator of All-Union competitions - performing musicians and conductors. In 1940 the hall im. p. I was opened. Tschaikovsky.
Address: Triumfalnay square, 4/31
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Nikulin State Classical Moscow Circus (established 1880)
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Old Moscow State circus on the Colored bulvar - one of the old is circus Russia. One hundred and the more of years ago, in 1880, this building on the colored avenue built for Albert salamonskiy‘s circus merchant Danilov‘s office. They speak, the first ruble, rescued for the ticket, Salamonskiy put into the framework and hung in the cashbox. When on 20 October, 1880, circus accepted the first spectators, were there five series armchairs, lie, first floor, the second places with the wooden unnumbered benches and standing gallery. Then the building repeatedly was adjusted slightly and finished building, but entire its long century it served circus.
Address: Tsvetnoy bulvar, 13
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Great State Classical Moscow Circus (established 1971)
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The Great Moscow State Circus was opened on 30th of April 1971. It has been designed and built by a group of the architects and engineers under the leadership of Mr. I.Belopolsky and still today it strikes everyone with its technical possibilities. There wasn‘t and still, there isn‘t a similar circus anywhere in the world. Its auditorium represents a 36 meters high amphitheater consisting of 23 rows totaling to 3400 seats.
Address: Prospekt Vernadskogo, 7. Nearest metro (subway) station: "University"
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Moscow State Conservatory (Grand Hall)
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The Moscow State Conservatory, named after the famous composer Piotr Tchaikovsky,
and frequently referred to as the "Tchaikovsky Conservatory",
was founded on September 1, 1866, by Nikolay Rubinstein (1835-1881),
a brilliant pianist, conductor and musical "propagator".
Address: Bolshaya Nikitskaya Ulitsa (Street), 13
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Moscow International Musical Arts Center. Grand Hall
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The Moscow International Musical Arts Center on Red Hills is built under the initiative of the mayor of Moscow Yuri Luzhkov and the world famous musician and public figure Vladimir Spivakov with the finance support of the Government of Moscow. Though Moscow is one of the biggest cultural centers of the world this center is the first concert hall for the classical music built in the city in the last 100 years.
Address: Kosmodamianskaya Emb., 52
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Theater Hall of the Moscow International Musical Arts Center
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The Moscow International Musical Arts Center on Red Hills is built under the initiative of the mayor of Moscow Yuri Luzhkov and the world famous musician and public figure Vladimir Spivakov with the finance support of the Government of Moscow. Though Moscow is one of the biggest cultural centers of the world this center is the first concert hall for the classical music built in the city in the last 100 years.
Address: Kosmodamianskaya Emb., 52
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Rachmaninov Concert Hall of the Moscow State Conservatoire
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Rachmaninov Concert Hall is one of the best chamber halls in Moscow. There is wonderful acoustics. There are classes of professors from the Conservatoire (free entry). Festivals of contemporary music and chamber concerts are organized regularly here.
Address: Bolshaya Nikitskaya Ulitsa (Street), 13
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Chamber Hall of the Moscow Philharmonic Society
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Quantity of seats: 95
The nearest subway station: "Mayakovskaya"
At the end of 2007 the concert space of a philharmonic society has extended due to opening one more platform—the Chamber Hall of the Moscow State Philharmonic Society. The hall calculated by 95 places is intended mainly for the concert programs which are beyond the classical music main stream.
First of all it concerns of musical rarities—works which are of interest for the competent listeners.
Here will pass concerts of debutants, for the present unknown persons to general public, including participants of philharmonic the Programs of promotion of young performers.
To those listeners who watches development of the newest directions in musical art, concerts of modern music are intended: author's evenings of composers, experimental projects.
That new that occurs in a philharmonic life—the new names, new music and again opened old music—will lay down in a basis of repertoir of the Chamber Hall.
Address: Tverskaya Ulitsa (Street), 29, building 3
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About Chamber Hall of the Moscow Philharmonic Society
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Moscow International Musical Arts Center. Chamber Hall
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The Moscow International Musical Arts Center on Red Hills is built under the initiative of the mayor of Moscow Yuri Luzhkov and the world famous musician and public figure Vladimir Spivakov with the finance support of the Government of Moscow. Though Moscow is one of the biggest cultural centers of the world this center is the first concert hall for the classical music built in the city in the last 100 years.
Address: Kosmodamianskaya Emb., 52
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Moscow State Conservatory (Small Hall)
Schedule 2018
The Moscow State Conservatory, named after the famous composer Piotr Tchaikovsky,
and frequently referred to as the "Tchaikovsky Conservatory",
was founded on September 1, 1866, by Nikolay Rubinstein (1835-1881),
a brilliant pianist, conductor and musical "propagator".
Address: Bolshay Nikitskay street, 13
About Moscow State Conservatory (Small Hall)
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