The theaters of Syktyvkar are known and loved not only by the inhabitants of this city, since the best of them are famous for their productions throughout Russia.
The best theaters of Syktyvkar
One of the best theaters the city of Syktyvkar is famous for is the Opera and Ballet Theater. He appeared in the middle of the twentieth century. The very first performance of the troupe was the opera Eugene Onegin by P. I. Tchaikovsky. Today it is a theater that offers its viewers a wide repertoire - from classics to works by contemporary authors, there are also many productions for a children's audience. Russian and even European stars of ballet and opera perform with pleasure on this stage. The theater often holds festivals, tours.
The Drama Theater named after Savin (Syktyvkar) is also among the best. His first season opened in August 1936. Vladimir Savin was the founder of this theater. The performances here are in two languages ​​- Russian and Komi. The repertoire of the production is based on the works of classics - W. Shakespeare, N.V. Gogol, A.N. Ostrovsky, K. Goldoni and others, as well as on plays by contemporary authors.
The Syktyvkar Music and Drama Theater is also among the best and most popular among residents and visitors of the city. This is a young theater, it exists for 23 years, but has already managed to earn the love of the audience and become famous not only in its region. The performances here are in the Komi language, but simultaneous translation is provided for the Russian-speaking audience. For its creative life, the theater has already completed more than 60 productions.
History of the Opera and Ballet Theater
In a city such as Syktyvkar, the Opera and Ballet Theater has existed since 1958. Its creator was the opera singer B. Deineka. He invited his like-minded people to the troupe, thanks to which a very close-knit team was formed. At that time, the repertoire included the best ballets, operas and operettas of foreign and domestic classical composers, as well as contemporaries, which a city like Syktyvkar can undoubtedly be proud of. The Opera and Ballet Theater was repeatedly awarded prizes. The tour geography was extensive: Moscow, Ufa, Nizhny Novgorod, Poltava, Tver, Orenburg, Bryansk and many other cities. Famous conductors, directors and choreographers collaborated with the theater.
In 1969, the troupe moved to another building. Now the repertoire also includes musical performances, music for which was written by young and talented composers of our time. For example, children's musicals by I. Blinnikova will be very interesting for young viewers: “Grishun on the Shaggy Planet”, as well as “New Year's Adventures of the French Witch Madeleine”. Today, the Syktyvkar Opera House is a creative center that demonstrates a high level of artistic and musical culture. Various creative contests and festivals are regularly held here.
Repertoire of the Opera and Ballet Theater
A diverse and interesting repertoire offers residents and guests of such a city as Syktyvkar, the Opera and Ballet Theater. Here you can visit the following productions:
- The Queen of Spades by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.
- "Mermaid" by A. Dargomyzhsky.
- Rigoletto by Giuseppe Verdi.
- "Sleeping Beauty" by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.
- Othello by Giuseppe Verdi.
- The Nutcracker by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.
- "The Bat" by Johann Strauss.
- "Giselle" by Adolf Adan.
- La Sylphide by J. Schneitzhofer.
- "Swan Lake" by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.
- "Mr. X" Imre Kalman.
- “My Fair Lady” - the musical F. Lowe.
- The Maritsa by Imre Kalman.
The history of the creation of the Victor Savin Drama Theater
The founder of the theater, whose name the temple of arts now bears, assembled in 1918 a troupe of amateur actors, for which he himself wrote a play. At the beginning of 1919 the premiere of the play based on his work took place. The audience enthusiastically accepted the production. In 1921, Victor Savin became the organizer of a theater association that lasted 8 years and played a very important role in the development of culture in the region. Soon there was a need to create a professional theater. And in 1930, experts were invited to the city from Moscow, who spent a month conducting theater courses for amateur actors.
After that, KIPPT - Komi organized an instructive mobile demonstration theater. But only in 1936, theatrical art in the city reached a professional level. Professional artists appeared, the leader was V.P. Elections, a graduate of the Leningrad College of Performing Arts. As a result, a drama theater was formed, the premiere of which was a play by Maxim Gorky "Yegor Bulychev and others." Since then, to this day, performances are held in Russian and in the Komi language. The theater received the name of Victor Savin in 1978.
Drama Theater Repertoire
Drama Theater (Syktyvkar) named after Victor Savin offers its viewers the following performances:
- “Truth is good, but happiness is better” - based on the play by A. N. Ostrovsky.
- “Mean, or School of Lies” - according to J.-B. Moliere.
- “Beauty Queen” - a tragedian for M. McDonagh.
- “View in Gelderland” - according to Yu. Volkov.
- “The Chronicles of Savin” - a drama by E. Sofronov.
- "Elephant" - a comedy by A. Kopkov.
- "When we are free" psychodrama based on the play by A. Miller.
- “We play in a friendly family, or Garnish in French” - the comedy of M. Camoletti.
- “Nothing at all” - the bylichka S. Peltola.
- "Time of Heroes" is a musical and poetic composition dedicated to the memory of fallen warriors.
- "Bloody Wedding" - the tragedy of Garcia Lorca.
- “I believe” - according to the stories of V. Shukshin.
- “Pannochka” - theatrical phantasmagoria based on the novel “Viy” by Nikolai Vasilyevich Gogol.
- “The conditions are dictated by the lady” - detective E. Ellis and R. Reese.
- “Better to be happy later” - a comedy based on the play “While She Died” by N. Ptushkina, and others.
The History of the Syktyvkar Musical Drama Theater
This theater began to exist in 1992. Its founder is People's Artist of Komi S.G. Gorchakov. At first it was a folklore theater, and in 2005, by a decision of the Government of the Republic, it was decided to give it the name that it bears now. Musical Drama Theater takes an active part in international theater festivals in countries such as Bulgaria, Finland, Estonia, Poland. The troupe travels with its performances throughout the republic, even in the most remote villages. Various festivals are often held here.
Repertoire of the Music and Drama Theater (Syktyvkar)
Folklore Theater offers the following performances:
- “Soul of Parma” is a musical performance based on the epic by K. Zhakov.
- The Leader is an epic musical drama.
- “The Nagai Bird” is a national fairy tale.
- The Tale of the Fathers is a drama.
- “Autumn is the time of weddings” is a comedy.
- "Sexot" is a comedy.
- "Ksenia and an alien" - a fairy tale.
- “Life with privileges“ Forever ”is a drama.
- “The Universe in Slippers” is an ironic comedy.
- "Incognito from St. Petersburg" - a musical.
- “Wake up and sing” - operetta.
- “My earthly light” is a musical comedy.
- "Jokers" is a comedy.