Opera and Ballet Theater Astrakhan: history, repertoire, troupe, ticket purchase

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 tales. Astrakhan theater is very popular both among residents and visitors of the city.

History of the theater

Over a hundred years ago the Astrakhan State Theater of Opera and Ballet was opened. Astrakhan is a city in which the age-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. Malakhovsky. The first building of the theater was built in the summer garden, called "Arcadia". Carved details for decorating the future temple of art were made by the best masters of the Vyatka province. The Opera and Ballet Theater (Astrakhan) was opened in April 1899. On his stage were such celebrities as FI Shalyapin, VF Komissarzhevskaya, LV Sobinov, MN Ermolova, IS Kozlovsky, AV Nezhdanova and others. In 1976, the building of the theater suffered from a fire, and in its place a new one was built. Like the previous one, it never stood idle, the theaters of Leningrad, Gorky, Irkutsk, Moscow, Chelyabinsk and other cities of the country constantly gave performances here. In the late 60s of the 20th century a conservatory was opened in Astrakhan, where they began to prepare their own musicians and opera singers.

Since 2000, the director of the theater has become Michael Astanin. Thanks to him for the execution of major parties began to invite famous opera singers from the capital and other major Russian cities. And also a ballet troupe of classical orientation was formed. The Astrakhan theater cooperates fruitfully with the Bolshoi Theater. Various festivals are held. The repertoire included complex productions of world significance.

The new Astrakhan theater of opera and ballet was not wooden, but a stone building only in the 21st century. In 2006, a competition was announced for the best project of the temple of art. The architect A. 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 PI Tchaikovsky. There was an event in 2013.

Theater building

The new premises, which now houses the theater of opera and ballet (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 national and international scale. The theater will serve to enhance the opportunities for development and preservation of the national heritage. Residents of the region will feel part of the world culture. The Astrakhan Opera and Ballet Theater was built in the Russian style of the Silver Age. The initiator of its construction is the administration 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 designed in an architectural style that is close to the ensemble of the city Kremlin. In November 2010, a test concert was held in the new building, although the construction was not yet completed. The opening of the theater took place in 2012, as already mentioned above. The building is built using the most modern technologies and materials. Perter in the auditorium is made transforming from a horizontal position to an inclined one. The building is equipped with modern sound, light, as well as exhibition equipment, unique lighting systems, multimedia, air conditioning, climate control, fire extinguishing and alarm systems. In addition to the theater and concert halls in the building there are many rooms of different orientation. Near the theater, a botanical garden with swimming pools, fountains and playgrounds for children will soon be located.

Opera repertoire

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

• "Boris Godunov".
• The Golden Chicken.
• "Prince Igor".
• "Clowns".
• "Eugene Onegin".
• "Chicken Ryaba."
• "The Snow Queen".
• "Cherevichki, or The Night Before Christmas".
• "Puss in Boots".
• Madame Butterfly.
• La Traviata.
• "Turnip."
• "The Queen of Spades."
• "Canterville cast."
• Otello.
• "Maria de Buenos Aires."
• "Terem-Teremok".
• "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".
• "Nutcracker".
• "Waltz of white orchids".
• "Piaf. I do not regret anything".
• "Naiad and the fisherman."
• "Swan Lake".
• Carmina Burana.
• "Romeo and Juliet".
• "Concert of Rachmaninoff".

Troupe

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

Theatrical company:

• K. Nikiforova.
• D. Sokolov.
• E. Chernyshova.
• N. Zakrina.
• I. Lopatina.
• A. Almukhamedov.
• K. Sklyarov.
• E. Kuvardina.
• O. Voronina.
• G. Mymrick.
• Z. Dyuzhova.
• N. Korobeinikova.
• A. Puzhalin.
• O. Golomolzina.
• I. Bokaryova.
• Yu. Nakamura.
• E. Startseva.
• I. Krasnokutsky.
• R. Sigbatulin.
• K. Saulevich.
• A. Frolov.
• K. Takeda.
• M.Kukharev.
• A. Pestehin.
• A. Goncharov.
• M. Stets.
• E. Malysheva.
• V. Kolesnikov.
• D. Kondratiev.
• M. Nakabayashi.
• M. Popandopulo and other wonderful artists.

Buying tickets

On chudobilet.ru you can buy tickets for performances at the Astrakhan Opera and Ballet Theater. Prices range from 300 to 450 rubles, depending on the proximity of the spectator place to the stage. Each buyer can book no more than 8 tickets. The website shows only the direct cost of tickets. When booking online, you will have to pay an additional fee. You can get tickets at the theater ticket office.