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"Don Carlo ". Debuts : October 31st - Aquiles Machado (Don Carlo) will make his debut at the Bolshoi Theatre November 1st - Oleg Dolgov will make his debut with the part of Don Carlo, Dmitry Ulyanov - with the part of Philip II, the King of Spain, Agunda Kulaeva - with the part of Princess Eboli November 5th - 9th - premiere performances of the ballet "A Legend of Love " Historic Stage - rehearsal day New Stage - rehearsal day The gala concert, marking the 75th birthday of the opera diva Elena Obraztsova, took place at the Bolshoi Theatre Historic Stage on October 28th. Photo: M.Logvinov Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Maria Guleghina and Vladimir Urin at the press conference about the Elena Obraztsova jubilee concert at the Bolshoi Theatre. Photo: Mikhail Logvinov Yusupov The most powerful culmination of the revived ballet happened several minutes after the end of the performance, when the whole cast gathered on the Bolshoi's stage and Zakharova brought to the stage maestro Grigorovich. The author of epoch-making ballets stood in the middle, the artists put flowers at his feet and moved to the curtain. This mise-en-scene revealed one peculiarity that is almost mystical. In some incomprehensible way this small and slim person conquered both the stage and the audience hall. /.../ The ballet "A Legend of Love " returned to the Bolshoi Theatre The grand premiere of the ballet "A Legend of Love" to the music by the Azerbaijani composer Arif Melikov took place at the Bolshoi Theatre last week. This was not only a new version of the production, which was staged by Yuri Grigorovich more than half a century ago, but also a piece that still looks very original; at some point this ballet marked the birth of a new style in ballet classics. It happened that Arif Melikov offered the score to the libretto by Nazym Hikmet, which he wrote following the recommendation of his teacher Kara Karayev, to the Kirov (Mariinsky) Opera and Ballet Theatre. The young and talented choreographer Yuri Grigorovich and the set designer Simon Virsaladze created a masterpiece of the 20th century ballet theatre. After this production was created, Grigorovich became the master, who rehabilitated the pure classical dance, which was losing its traditions in favor of dramatized scenes, depicting the life of the so-called man of labor. The choreographer's name symbolized the ascension of the Russian ballet to the world Olympus. The design of Simon Virsaladze determined the style of the production. It is sophisticated and does not have any unnecessary details; at the same time it is not all-suf ficient and provides freedom of movement in the eastern style, which determined many details of the choreographic language as well. This is true about the tangy flavor of solos and pas de deux, or the pattern of the mass scenes; this is even more true about the colorful choreographic characteristics of the main characters. In 1961 Grigorovich also personally staged his production in Baku, where the People's Artist of the USSR Leyla V ekilova demonstrated a brilliant performance in the role of Shireen, and the People's Artist of Azerbaijan Tamila Shiralieva created a bright and emotional image of Mekhmene Banu. Her partner, the People's Artist Maksud Mamedov, and other soloists of the Azerbaijan State Opera and Ballet Theatre, also had their say. "A Legend of Love" appeared at the Bolshoi Theatre a bit later; it was changed a bit, and stayed in the theatre's repertoire for a long time. It was a real jewel in the crown of the Bolshoi's ballet repertoire. This time the audience was presented with a new version. It has not been changed, and no new fragments have been added to it. Still, it is dif ferent. But the set, which was designed by Simon Virsladaze and which has become a legend a long time ago, has not changed: the open Quran, strict lines and somber colors instead of the theatrical East everyone is so used to, magnificent and sweet. The set was re-created in the Bolshoi's set departments, based on the designer's sketches. As for the atmosphere, which was created by the luminaries of the 1960s and 1970s, it has definitely changed after the reconstruction with the appearance of new ballerinas and new dancers… Svetlana Zakharova as Mekhmene Banu. Photo: Damir Yusupov After the pompous premiere, which was given a very warm welcome, the artists (Svetlana Zakharova - Mekhmene Banu, Denis Rodkin - Ferkhad and Anna Nikulina - Shireen) said it was very prestigious and at the same time very difficult to dance in the production that had such extraordinary style. It demands not only impeccable dance technique, but also the ability to convey the most complicated emotions to the audience. These are the emotions that give deep philosophical meaning to this eastern legend. Ballet productions are broadcast live at Russian cinemas again Photo: Damir Yusupov The Bolshoi Theatre opened a series of broadcasts The ballet "A Legend of Love", choreographed by Yuri Grigorovich, was the first production broadcast at the cinemas. This ballet has become the Bolshoi's symbol a long time ago; last week the revived version of the ballet premiered at the theatre. The cast starred Svetlana Zakharova, one of the world's leading ballerinas. This season the Bolshoi Theatre will present broadcasts of seven productions. Six of them were choreographed by Yuri Grigorovich. The list includes "Romeo and Juliette", "Ivan the Terrible" and "The Nutcracker". The only exception will be the ballet "Pharaoh's Daughter", staged by the French choreographer- restorer Pierre Lacotte Newsletter October, 29 2014 The Bolshoi Theatre's prima ballerina Svetlana Zakharova starts rehearsals The ballerina Svetlana Zakharova, who was urgently hospitalized on Friday and diagnosed with renal colic, said to RIA NOVOSTI that she felt better. The dancer said: "I was hospitalized at the I. M. Sechenov Institute; there are wonderful specialists there, and they took all necessary measures. Fortunately, we managed to do without surgery. I feel better now, and the doctors allowed me to start rehearsals in the near future, so I will be able to rehearse for the ballet "A Legend of Love", where I perform the part of Mekhmene Banu, which is the main female role. I hope that I will perform in the production on November 6th". The ballerina also said she regretted that she would not able to take part in the "Opera Ball" in honor of Elena Obraztsova on October 28th, as had been planned earlier. The Bolshoi Theatre organized "Opera Ball" to mark the anniversary of Elena Obraztsova The famous opera singer performed arias from "The Queen of Spades " Photo: ITAR-T ASS/Alexei Philippov Elena Obraztsova, the famous opera singer and a People's Artist of the USSR, celebrated her 75th birthday on the Bolshoi Theatre Historic Stage. "Opera Ball", starring the world's biggest stars, was organized in honor of the singer. This gala concert became the main event in a series of jubilee celebrations in honor of Elena Obraztsova. The artist celebrated her 75th birthday on July 7th together with her nearest and dearest. Official celebrations started in Saint Petersburg on August 24th. The gala concert "With Love to You, Elena Obraztsova!" took place at the Grand Philharmonic Hall named after D.D. Shostakovich. Makvala Kasrashvili, Veronika Dzhioeva, Juan Pons, Beatriz Parra and other famous artists congratulated the singer. Anna Netrebko, Maria Guleghina, Olga Peretyatko, Ekaterina Siurina, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, José Cura, Bruno PraticГІ, a prima-ballerina Yulia Makhalina and the famous flamenco dancer Maía Pagés performed at the "Opera Ball". Dmitry Bertman, the director of the concert, said: "Only the name of Elena Obraztsova can bring such artists together on the same stage. All artists have very busy tour schedules; however, none of them refused to take part in this historic concert". Mr. Bertman also admitted that he had tried not to interfere with Elena Obraztsova's plans, as she wanted to design the program of the "Opera Ball" herself. The famous American conductor Eugene Kohn, who conducted the Bolshoi Theatre Orchestra on that day, became the third member of the concert organizers' team. Elena Obraztsova herself took part in the concert as well. In summer the singer had double pneumonia and could not sing for five months. However, she decided to sing in this concert. She appeared on the stage as the Countess from the opera "The Queen of Spades" by P. T chaikovsky; this is considered to be one of her signature roles. The repertoires of guest stars remained a secret. Dmitry Bertman mentioned: "The concert itself is a surprise for the audience". By saying this, he confirmed that he was not going to reveal the intrigue. Elena Obraztsova first performed at the Bolshoi Theatre when she was a student at the Leningrad Conservatoire. She made her debut with the part of Marina Mnishek in the opera "Boris Godunov" by M. Mussorgsky; she performed this part on December 17th 1963, and was accepted into the Bolshoi Opera Company at once. The Bolshoi Theatre General Director Vladimir Urin said: "I admire people that devote their whole lives to one opera house. Elena Obraztsova is one of those people. She is a great singer and the crown jewel of the Bolshoi Theatre". He added that the "Opera Ball" caused tremendous excitement and the tickets had been sold out long before the event. Mr. Urin admitted: "I do not pick up the phone. But I want to calm the audience and to let them know that everyone will be able to watch the live broadcast on the TV Channel "Culture". The celebration of the renowned singer's jubilee will continue at the State Kremlin Palace. October, 29 2014 Mass media about the Theatre Newsletter , 7 Why are there so few opera professionals at the Bolshoi Theatre? Vladimir Urin, the Bolshoi Theatre General Director: - Problems, connected with stage direction, exist not only in our country. What about the conductors?! There are very few maestros of a high level (he raises his hands); we can count them using the fingers on two hands. I am talking about the world! I am absolutely convinced that the Bolshoi Theatre needs to look for people that can share the theatre's vision and that understand the artistic meaning of the opera, but not only narrowly focused specialists. Evgeny Pisarev, the artistic director of the Pushkin Theatre, has already staged "L'italiana in Algeri" at the Stanislavski and Nemirovich-Danchenko Moscow Academic Music Theatre. Lev Dodin, the head of the Maly Theatre in Saint Petersburg, worked in Italy. Alexei Borodin, the artistic director of the Russian Academic Youth Theatre (RAMT), has staged the opera "Otello". Dmitri Hvorostovsky performed on the Bolshoi Theatre Historic Stage for the first time Elena Obraztsova organized "Opera Ball" to mark her jubilee. The gala concert, starring world-famous artists - Anna Netrebko, Maria Guleghina, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, José Cura and Bruno PraticГІ - on the Bolshoi Theatre Historic Stage marked the 75th anniversary of the opera diva. The Mariinsky Theatre prima ballerina Yulia Makhalina and the world-famous flamenco dancer Maía Pagés took part in the concert as well. Dmitri Hvorostovsky said: - When Elena Obraztsova performed the role of Amneris in the opera "Aida" at the Mteropolitan Opera, the audience gave her a standing ovation; the performance stopped for 15 minutes. Hvorostovsky also was sad to admit that he had never performed at the Bolshoi Theatre. Obraztsova granted him such an opportunity. The famous tenor José Cura and the baritone Bruno PraticГІ made their debuts at the Bolshoi as well. Before the performance the artists did not say anything about their program; they only promised to surprise and to please the audience. The TV Channel "Culture" organized live a broadcast of the concert for those who did not manage to get a ticket to the Bolshoi. Joseph Blatter presented the emblem of the 2018 FIFA W orld Cup in Moscow on October 28th The 2018 FIFA W orld Cup emblem was officially presented on October 28th. Joseph Blatter, the President of FIF A, arrived in the Russian capital to do it. Jéíґme Valcke, the Secretary General of the international federation, and Fabio Cannavaro, the winner of the Golden Ball, arrived in Moscow as well. They presented the emblem of the championship together with Vitaly Mutko, the Minister of Sport. The light show near the Bolshoi Theatre started at 11. 30 p.m. (Moscow time); the emblem of the 2018 FIF A W orld Cup was projected on the theatre's façade. At the same time the logo was presented to the viewers of the Channel One in the program "V echerny Urgant" ("Evening Show with Ivan Urgant"). For articles published 27 October 2014 The main news is about the exhibition of costumes from the Bolshoi Theatre at he the Crumlin Road Goal culture space in Belfast Northern Ireland. Many editions write about this unique exhibition and include many photos of the exhibition in their reports. U TV (UK) reports that the Bolshoi Theatre is "the world's most renowned ballet company and distinguished opera producer". The BBC quotes the exhibition curator Lidya Kharina who says: "It charts the fascinating journey of the world's most famous theatre. It shows how the rich history of Russian peasant life, and the beauty and intrigue of Russian culture, have influenced the Bolshoi designs". The Guardian one of the UK's biggest daily newspapers reports "It is very exciting to see such a wonderful exhibition coming to Belfast and to know that we are seeing something that has never been outside Russia before". The Mirror (UK) another of the biggest UK newspapers publishes many photos from the exhibition. Lord Mayor Nichola Mallon said it was a wonderful coup for the city to have secured the exhibition which is part of the Russia-UK Year of Culture. The Belfast Telegraph reports that it is the first time most of the costumes have been seen outside Russia and that the last time Belfast hosted a Russian costume exhibition was in 1895. October, 29 2014 |
