News
2015
06
March
The Mikhailovsky Theatre’s production of The Tsar’s Bride is to be shown in cinemas. The production, which was nominated for the national theatre awards in three categories, will be performed on the Bolshoi Theatre’s New Stage on 17 March. The performance will be broadcast live from Moscow to 35 Russian cities.
03
March
On 14 March, the Mikhailovsky Theatre’s symphony orchestra will perform at the Grand Hall of the St. Petersburg Philharmonic. Mikhail Tatarnikov, who will take to the conductor’s podium, explains how the programme for the philharmonic concert came about.
26
February
One of the world’s most popular and beloved operas is returning to the Mikhailovsky Theatre. The first three concert performances of Il barbiere di Siviglia will take place on 12 and 13 March, and 2 April.
26
February
In a nationwide project instigated by the Golden Mask Festival, Russian cinemas will screen live performances of productions that have been nominated for the national theatrical award. One of these is the Mikhailovsky Theatre’s production of The Tsar’s Bride, which has been nominated for a Golden Mask in three categories, including Best Opera Production.
25
February
As preparations for our concert performance of Il barbiere di Siviglia continue, we recall the history of Gioachino Rossini’s opera at our theatre.
24
February
On 22 February, we marked the 100th anniversary of the birth of Konstantin Boyarsky, a distinguished choreographer whose name is etched forever in the history of ballet at the Maly Opera Theatre.
19
February
Kristina Kretova, Leading Soloist at the Bolshoi Theatre, will dance the role of Kitri in Don Quixote on 19 and 22 February. Ivan Vasiliev will perform alongside her in the role of Basilio.
18
February
Gioachino Rossini’s opera buffa Il barbiere di Siviglia is to be performed three times at the Mikhailovsky Theatre — on 12 and 13 March, and 2 April. Mikhail Tatarnikov will assume the role of Musical Director and Conductor.
11
February
On 12, 13 and 15 February the Mikhailovsky Theatre will play host to La Bayadère. The part of Nikiya will be danced by Ekaterina Borchenko and Polina Semionova, as well as Angelina Vorontsova, who will be performing the role for the first time.
10
February
Elena Makarova, the daughter of Elena Obraztsova, has become an advisor to the General Director of the Mikhailovsky Theatre, Vladimir Kekhman.
03
February
The Flames of Paris will be performed for three nights in a row at the Mikhailovsky Theatre.
28
January
The winners of this year’s Critics’ Circle National Dance Awards were announced in London on 25 January. Natalia Osipova was named the best female dancer for the second year running.
