The Mariinsky State Academic Theater has existed for more than two centuries. His repertoire includes classical and modernized operas and ballets.
Theater History
The Mariinsky State Academic Opera and Ballet Theater was opened in 1783. Over the years, such great artists as Fedor Chaliapin, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Vaclav Nizhinsky, Nikolay Figner, Matilda Kshesinskaya, Ivan Ershov, Rudolf Nureyev, Anna Pavlova and many others have served here. The repertoire included not only ballets, operas and concerts, but also dramatic performances.
The theater building was designed by architect Antonio Rinaldi. In the 19th century it underwent reconstruction. An overhaul of the Mariinsky was carried out by the architect and draftsman Tom de Tomon. In 1818, the theater was seriously damaged by fire and was subjected to a new reconstruction.
Three troupes performed on its stage then: Russian, Italian and French.
In 1936, the auditorium was rebuilt in order to achieve better acoustics and visibility. In 1859 the building burned down, and a new one was built in its place, in which the Mariinsky Academic Theater is still located. His project was developed by Alberto Cavos. The theater got its name in honor of 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. A three-story extension was made to the left wing of the building, which housed workshops, rehearsal rooms, a boiler room and a power station. After another 10 years, the lobby was expanded and the main facade was rebuilt.
In 1917, the Mariinsky Theater received the status of state, in 1920 - academic, and in 1935 it was named after S. M. Kirov.
In those years, in addition to classical works, the repertoire included operas and ballets of Soviet composers.
In the postwar years, the theater presented the audience with such productions: “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’s repertoire included works by such composers as Dmitry Shostakovich, Sergei Prokofiev, Tikhon Khrennikov and so on.
In 1968-1970 the theater was reconstructed again. The project of the renovated building was developed by the architect Salome Gelfer. After this reconstruction, the theater became what we see it now.
In the 80s, a new generation of opera artists came to the Mariinsky Theater. They clearly declared themselves in the productions of The Queen of Spades and Eugene Onegin. The director of these performances was Yuri Temirkanov.
In 1988, Valery Gergiev was appointed to the post of chief conductor , who soon became the artistic director. Thanks to his troubles, in 1992 the theater began to be called the Mariinsky Theater again.
A few years ago, Mariinsky 2 was opened. The technical equipment of his scene allows you to create modern, innovative productions that you could only dream of before. This unique complex will allow you 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
The Mariinsky Academic Theater offers its viewers the following opera performances:
- "Idomeneo, King of Crete";
- "Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk";
- "Christmas Eve";
- "Pelleas and Melisande";
- "Mermaid";
- "Sister Angelica";
- "Khovanshchina";
- Spanish Hour
- "Flying Dutchman";
- "Betrothal in a monastery";
- "Turn of the screw";
- "The Legend of the Invisible City of Kitezh";
- "Tristan and Isolde";
- Lohengrin
- "The Enchanted Wanderer";
- "Journey to Reims";
- Trojans
- "Electra".
Other.
Ballet repertoire
The Mariinsky Academic Theater included the following ballet performances in its repertoire:
- "Apollo";
- "In the jungle";
- "Jewelry";
- "The Little Humpbacked Horse";
- "Magic nut";
- "Leningrad Symphony";
- Five Tango;
- "The young lady and the bully";
- La Sylphide;
- "Infra";
- Shurale
- "Margarita and Arman";
- "Where the Golden Cherries Hang";
- "Awakening of Flora";
- "Adagio Hammerclavier";
- "Clay";
- "Romeo and Juliet";
- "Symphony in three movements."
Other.
Troupe
The Mariinsky Academic Theater has gathered on its stage wonderful opera soloists, ballet dancers, choirs, as well as musicians. A huge team works here.
Mariinsky Troupe:
- Irina Gordey;
- Maria Maksakova ;
- Michael Vekua;
- Vasily Gerello;
- Diana Vishneva ;
- Anton Korsakov;
- Alexandra Iosifidi;
- Elena Bazhenova;
- Ilya Zhivoy;
- Anna Netrebko;
- Irina Bogacheva;
- Dmitry Voropaev;
- Evgeny Ulanov;
- Ildar Abdrazakov ;
- Vladimir Felyauer;
- Ulyana Lopatkina;
- Irina Golub;
- Maxim Zyuzin;
- Andrey Yakovlev;
- Victoria Krasnokutskaya;
- Danila Korsuntsev.
And many others.
Reviews
The Mariinsky State Academic Theater receives both positive and negative reviews from the audience. Someone leaves him disappointed, and someone is completely delighted. Praise is given to the scenery for the performances, according to the public, they are beautiful, vibrant and spectacular. As for the performances, the audience expresses different opinions. Basically, everyone writes that classical performances are simply magnificent. As for the performances in a new reading and modern vision, the audience calls them terrible, vulgar, etc. They urge not to distort the classics. Artists also receive various public reviews, 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. Vladivostok Opera was built using the most modern technologies. The theater has three halls - Big, Small and Summer. The first of them demonstrates opera and ballet performances, as well as major concerts. In the Small Hall are creative meetings and evenings, performances for children. The summer playground is used for outdoor events during the warmer months. The Grand Hall seats 1356 spectators, the Small Hall - 312. The theater’s repertoire includes classical operas and ballets, symphony concerts, and musical performances for children.