The Mariinsky Theatre (Kirov Theatre) is a historic theatre of opera and ballet in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Opened in 1860, it became the preeminent music theatre of late 19th century Russia, where many of the stage masterpieces of Tchaikovsky, Mussorgsky, and Rimsky-Korsakov received their premieres. Since Yuri Temirkanov's retirement in 1988, the conductor Valery Gergiev has served as its general director. The Mariinsky Theatre is home to the Mariinsky Ballet, Mariinsky Opera and Mariinsky Orchestra.
The Opera and Ballet companies are famous all over the world. The repertoire includes classics such as Tchaikovskiy's "Eugene Onegin" and "Swan Lake" and works by Mozart, Verdi and Rossini.You will see the best Russian ballet dancers and you will listen to voices of the splendid Russian singers. Any performance in the Mariinsky Theatre will be unforgettable for you and full of bright impressions. |
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