The theatre was completed in February 1944 and the first performance held on May 12, 1945. The title “Academic” was awarded on December 30, 1963. It is the largest theatre in Russia and, after renovation in 2005, its computerized stage equipment is the most technically advanced in Russia.
The State Academic Opera Theatre of Russia is one of the oldest in Russia – its first season opened in 1912. Following the Russian Revolution the Theatre was called The Laboratory of Soviet Opera and often the playbills would state \”The right to first performance belongs to the Theatre.\” ….
The Buryat State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre was established in 1939 as a drama theatre and in 1949 as an opera and ballet theatre. In its 70 year history the theatre has mounted more than 200 productions, of which more than 30 are in the current repertoire.
Founded in 1776 by Prince Peter Urusov and Englishman Michael Maddox, the company started by giving performances in a private residence until 1780 when the Petrovka Theatre was acquired and the company began to present plays and operas. In 1805, the Petrovka Theatre was destroyed by fire and in ….
The Kremlin Ballet was created by Andrei Petrov in 1990 as The Theatre of the Kremlin Palace and was renamed The Kremlin Ballet in 1992. The company is based and performs in the theatre of the State Kremlin Palace, formerly known as the Kremlin Palace of Congresses.
The Moscow City Ballet is an international touring company that has appeared all over the world. Based in Moscow. the company was founded in November 1988 by Russian choreographer Victor Smirnov-Golovanov, who is the company’s Artistic Director. The Chief Ballet Mistress and principal teacher is Ludmila Nerubashenko.
