State Academic Mariinsky Theater: description, repertoire and reviews

The State Academic Mariinsky Theater has existed for more than two centuries. His repertoire includes classical and modern operas and ballets.

History of the theater

The Mariinsky State Academic Opera and Ballet Theater was opened in 1783. In different years such great artists as Fedor Shalyapin, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Vatslav Nijinsky, Nikolai Figner, Matilda Kshesinskaya, Ivan Ershov, Rudolf Nureyev, Anna Pavlova and many others served here. The repertoire included not only ballets, operas and concerts, but also dramatic performances.

The building of the theater was built by the architect Antonio Rinaldi. In the 19th century, it underwent a reconstruction. The capital reconstruction of the Mariinsky was completed by the architect and draftsman Tom de Tomon. In 1818 the theater was seriously damaged by the fire and was subjected to a new reconstruction.

On his stage there were three troupes: Russian, Italian and French.

In 1936 the auditorium was rebuilt in order to achieve better acoustics and review. In 1859, the building burned down, and in its place was built a new one, in which the academic Mariinsky Theater is still located. The project was developed by Alberto Cavos. The name of the theater was in honor of the Empress Maria - the wife of Alexander II.

In 1869 the ballet troupe was led by the great Marius Petipa.

In 1885 the theater had to go through another reconstruction. To the left wing of the building was made a three-story extension, which housed workshops, rehearsal rooms, boiler room and power plant. In another 10 years the foyer was expanded and the main façade was rebuilt.

In 1917, the Mariinsky Theater received the status of the state, in 1920 - the academic theater, and in 1935 he was given the name of SM Kirov.

In those years in the repertoire of classical works were operas and ballets of Soviet composers.

In the postwar years the theater gave the audience such performances: "The Legend of Love", "Spartacus", "Stone Flower", "Twelve", "Leningrad Symphony". In addition to J. Verdi, P.I. Tchaikovsky, J. Bizet, M. Mussorgsky, N.A. Rimsky-Korsakov in the repertoire appeared works of such composers as Dmitry Shostakovich, Sergei Prokofiev, Tikhon Khrennikov and so on.

In 1968-1970 the theater was again reconstructed. The project of the renovated building was designed by the architect Salome Gelfer. After this reconstruction, the theater became as we see it now.

In the 80 years a new generation of opera artists came to the Mariinsky Theater. They brightly declared themselves in the productions "The Queen of Spades" and "Eugene Onegin". The director of these performances was Yury Temirkanov.

In 1988 Valery Gergiev was appointed as the main conductor , and soon he became artistic director. Thanks to his efforts in 1992, the theater again became known as the Mariinsky Theater.

Several years ago, the Mariinsky-2 was opened. The technical equipment of his stage allows creating modern innovative performances, which you could only dream of earlier. This unique complex will make it possible to implement the most daring projects. The "Mariinsky-2" hall is designed for 2000 spectators. The total area of the building is almost 80 thousand square meters.

Opera repertoire

Academic Mariinsky Theater offers its audience the following opera performances:

• "Idomeneus, king of Crete";
• "Lady Macbeth of the Mtsensk District";
• "Christmas Eve";
• "Pelleas and Mélisande";
• "Mermaid";
• "Sister Angelica";
• Khovanshchina;
• "The Spanish Hour";
• "Flying Dutchman";
• "Betrothal in a monastery";
• "Rotate the screw";
• "The Tale of the Invisible City of Kitezh";
• "Tristan and Isolda";
• Lohengrin;
• "The Enchanted Wanderer";
• "Journey to Reims";
• "Trojans";
• Electra.

And others.

Ballet repertoire

The Academic Mariinsky Theater included the following ballet performances in its repertoire:

• "Apollo";
• "In the jungle";
• "Jewelry";
• "The Little Humpbacked Horse";
• "The Magic Nut";
• "The Leningrad Symphony";
• "Five Tango";
• "The young lady and the hooligan";
• "Sylphide";
• "Infra";
• "Shurale";
• "Margarita and Arman";
• "Where there are golden cherries";
• "Awakening of Flora";
• "Adagio Hammerklavir";
• "Clay";
• "Romeo and Juliet";
• "Symphony in three movements."

And others.

Troupe

The Academic Mariinsky Theater assembled on its stage remarkable opera soloists, ballet dancers, chorus, as well as musicians. A huge team works here.

The Mariinsky Company:

• Irina Gordey;
• Maria Maksakova ;
• Mikhail Vekua;
• Vasily Gerello;
• Diana Vishneva ;
• Anton Korsakov;
• Alexander Iosifidi;
• Elena Bazhenova;
• Ilya Zhivoy;
• Anna Netrebko;
• Irina Bogacheva;
• Dmitry Voropayev;
• Evgeny Ulanov;
• Ildar Abdrazakov;
• Vladimir Felauer;
• Ulyana Lopatkina;
• Irina Golub;
• Maxim Zyuzin;
• Andrei Yakovlev;
• Victoria Krasnokutskaya;
• Danila Korsuntsev.

And many others.

Reviews

State Academic Mariinsky Theater reviews from the audience receives both positive and negative. Someone leaves him disappointed, and someone is completely ecstatic. Praises are awarded to the scenery for performances, according to the public, they are beautiful, bright and spectacular. Regarding the productions, the audience expresses different opinions. Basically, everyone writes that classical performances are simply gorgeous. As for the performances in the new reading and the modern vision, the audience calls them horrible, vulgar, etc. They call not to distort the classics. Artists also receive various feedback from the public, both positive and negative.

Seaside scene

The State Academic Mariinsky Theater (Vladivostok) is one of the youngest in our country. Its opening took place in 2012. It is a branch of the St. Petersburg Mariinsky Theater. The Vladivostok opera is built using the most modern technologies. The theater has three halls - Big, Small and Summer. In the first of them, opera and ballet performances are shown, as well as major concerts. In the Small Hall there are creative meetings and evenings, performances for children. The summer area is used for outdoor activities in the warm season. The Great Hall seats 1356 spectators, Small - 312. The repertoire of the theater includes classical operas and ballets, symphonic concerts, musical performances for children.