Mariinsky Theater - one of the greatest musical theaters in Russia, which played a leading role in the development of Russian Ballet and opera theater . Orchestra under the direction of The . a . Gergiev is one of the best symphony orchestras of the world, whereas the opera and ballet companies are considered to be the strongest among domestic and foreign groups . The repertoire along with classic performances - performances of advanced ultra horeogr fof and world premieres of contemporary composers .

Mariinsky Theater Hall

History

The history of the Mariinsky origins dates back to 1783 . when the Bolshoi (Kamenny) Theater was opened on the square, later named Theater . by its decree Catherine the Great. In its place now is the St. Petersburg Conservatory . Scene in the Theater was equipped with the latest technology, and the building itself was designed by Antonio Rinald amazed by its size and architecture . Russian troupe performed here interchangeably with foreign, were dramatic performances were concerts . Eventually performances Russian opera company was transferred to the stage of the Alexandrinsky Theater and the so-called Theater-Circus, located opposite the Bolshoi .

When the circus theater burned down in 1859, the current Mariinsky Theater was built in its place, named after the Empress Maria Alexandrovna, the wife of Alexander II. Here moved the opera, and later the ballet troupe. October 2, 1860, the grand opening of the theater was staged "Life for the Tsar" by Glinka. In the 19th century, the building was twice reconstructed, the acoustics of the hall and the stage were improved

During the siege of Leningrad, more than twenty shells fell into the building of the theater, but by the end of the war it had already been restored. Throughout practically the entire Soviet period the theater was called Kirovsky, under this name it is still remembered abroad. In 1992, the theater was returned to its historical name, and now it is the Mariinsky State Academic Opera and Ballet Theater. In 2006, the theater received at its disposal a concert hall on the street Decembrists

Repertoire Theater and festivals

The repertoire of the Mariinsky Theater today includes classical works of opera and ballet -. "The Nutcracker", "La Sylphide", "Giselle", " Don Quixote "," La Bayadere "," Sleeping Beauty "," Prince Igor "," Aida ", and concert programs of symphonic music. Every year at the theater there are premieres, some of them are born as a result of cooperation with the largest stages in the world:. Covent Garden, La Scala, La Fenice opera in Tel Aviv and San Francisco, etc. The history of Russian ballet

In For many years the theater has been active in the festival activity, which brought the Mariinsky world fame. Every year at the festival "Stars of the White Nights" famous artists from all over the world come to Petersburg. International Ballet Festival "Mariinsky" - Russia's only classical dance festival, and the festival "New Horizons" sound works by contemporary composers, and yet little known in Russia

The second scene

At the moment, next to the theater building is the construction of the second stage of the Mariinsky Theater. In 2003, the project of Frenchman Dominique Perrault won in the competition, but in 2007 was rejected. Subsequently, the project was significantly simplified, "so as not to get out of the urban landscape," and many parameters, including the height of the building, were revised. It is expected that the second stage will be opened by the end of 2012.

Information

Addresses: Mariinsky Theater - Teatralnaya Square, 1, Sennaya Ploshchad, Sadovaya »; Concert Hall of the Mariinsky Theater - st. Dekabristov, 37; Help and booking tickets by phone +7 (812) 326-41-41; website

Cash registers: in the Mariinsky Theater building daily from 11.00 to 18.30 (until 19.00 only for the current performance); in the Concert Hall building every day from 11.00 to 19.00 (break from 2 pm to 3 pm)

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Reviews about the Mariinsky Theater (3)

Evaluation 10

Mariinsky - the most famous theater in St. Petersburg November 18, 2014

Autotourist

was here in November 2014

Many tourists, when they come to St. Petersburg, completely forget that it is not only a city of museums, palaces and monuments, but also a theater city. One Mariinsky Theater (the most famous in the whole world) is worth something! Thanks to its head - Valery Gergiev - this institution in recent years has added not only in terms of popularity with the audience, but also built two new buildings. However, acquaintance with Marinka, I would recommend starting with a visit to the Main (historical) stage on the Theater Square .... Read the whole review

Evaluation 9

The Mariinsky Concert Hall - an unusual architecture combined with excellent acoustics July 25, 2014

Elena Sh.

was here in July 2014

As many tourists who visited St. Petersburg, we happened to visit the Mariinsky Theater. But her concert hall was visited for the first time. It so happened that on those days that we were in St. Petersburg tickets for theater performances was no longer (summer, sold-out). But in the playbill on the website of the theater we saw an organ concert in the Concert Hall. True, the tickets were only on the balcony. After hesitating, we decided to buy them. In a word, we went to the concert with thoughts: it does not matter what is seen badly, the main thing is music. However, the result ... Read the whole review

Evaluation 10

Mariinsky-2 - the main musical theater of St. Petersburg "adding" June 18, 2014

Vitaliy

was here in June 2014

Every time, while visiting St. Petersburg, we try to visit the Mariinsky Theater. Speaking frankly - at present the Mariinsky Theater is the main musical theater in Russia! And not even because the cost of tickets for her performances is 3-4 times lower than in Moscow's Bolshoi. Mariinsky, in contrast to the capital's brother, is still available for the ordinary viewer: tickets to it are easy to buy on the theater's website. And her soloists will envy the most famous music scenes of the world!
Not so long ago the theater had a new building, ... Read full review