The richest musical repertoire today offers the audience an opera and ballet theater (Ulan-Ude). Its history has been going on since 1939. For almost 80 years it has been exciting people’s hearts, forcing them to empathize and rise above spirituality.
Theater History
In 1939, the opera and ballet theater appeared in Ulan-Ude. The basis of his repertoire lay the treasures of the Buryat people and their composers. At first it was musical dramas. And a few years later the troupe expanded and began to master new genres for itself - opera and ballet.
Initially, by virtue of its repertoire, the theater was called musical-dramatic. But in 1949, everything changed. From then on, it became known as the Opera and Ballet Theater.
In 1952, the troupe finally moved into a building specially built for it. The team has been waiting for this event for a very long time.
The seventies became the heyday of the theater . The artists have gained great stage experience . The repertoire was enriched , young cadres joined the troupe , the artistic level of performances increased .
In 1979 , the team received the title of " academic ." The theater is the only one in the Far East and Eastern Siberia that works in the genres of ballet and opera . Interesting productions and talented artists brought him fame and recognition . On its stage , more than three hundred premieres took place . The repertoire of this season has more than 30 performances .
Opera soloists and dancers have traveled to many countries, presenting their art at various festivals and competitions. In recent years, the troupe has toured in the Trans-Baikal and Altai Territories, in the Irkutsk and Tomsk Regions, in the Agin District of Buryatia, in Ukraine, in different cities of the People’s Republic of China. Everywhere artists were well received, they had great success. Critics and viewers praised the level of performances.
Today the theater carries out a number of international and all-Russian projects . He takes on his stage the collectives of other cities of Russia - organizes their tour .
And also invites artists from leading troupes of our country , including the Bolshoi and Mariinsky , to participate in performances .
Since 2011 , the director of the Opera and Ballet Theater (Ulan-Ude) is A. V. Tsybikdorzhieva. She graduated from the university in Novosibirsk . In 2007, Ayuna Vladimirovna received the position of Deputy Head for Exhibition Activities and Scientific Work at the Republican Art Museum .
A.V. Tsybikdorzhieva came to the opera and ballet theater in the 90s. She is not a new person for the team, she was already known here for many years at the time of her appointment. In 1994, she took the position of Commercial Director. The woman showed the qualities of a professional and very experienced manager. Ayuna Vladimirovna proved herself well. In 2011, she was temporarily invited to the post of theater director. They signed an agreement with her for 1 year. A. Tsybikdorzhieva coped with her duties perfectly. As a result, she passed the probationary period. In 2012, the Ministry of Culture of the Republic decided to extend the contract with it for another 5 years.
Ballet repertoire
The Buryat State Academic Opera and Ballet Theater includes not only classical performances in its repertoire. Here are performances created by Buryat authors.
In 2017, the following ballets can be seen in the theater:
- "La Bayadere."
- "Pathetic ballad."
- "Beauty of the Angara."
- Shurale.
- "Carmina Burana."
- "Beauty of the Angara."
- The Bakhchisarai Fountain.
- "Into the storm."
- "Light over the valley."
Etc.
Opera repertoire
This season, the Buryat State Academic Opera and Ballet Theater has prepared the following musical performances for the audience:
- "At the foot of the Sayan Mountains."
- "Fly Tsokotukha".
- "Insight."
- "At the source of the spring."
- "A wonderful treasure."
- "On Baikal."
Etc.
Troupe
The city of Ulan-Ude has long been famous for its artists. The Opera and Ballet Theater is a large collective, in which there are vocalists, dancers, choir artists and orchestra musicians.
Troupe:
- Bairzhab Dambiev.
- Ayuna Bazargurueva.
- B. Tsybikova.
- Oksana Hingeeva.
- Elena Khishiktueva.
- Leah Baldanova.
- Rinchinov Biligma.
- V. Mironova.
- Sergey Fomenko.
- Ksenia Fedorova.
- A. Samsonova.
- Erzhen Bazarsadaev.
And many others.
How to buy a ticket
For all residents and guests of the city of Ulan-Ude, the Opera and Ballet Theater offers several ways to purchase tickets for performances. You can make a purchase at the checkout. Her work time is from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. daily. For those who prefer to make an order without leaving their home, there is the opportunity to purchase tickets on the official website. To do this, you need to select the performance of interest, determine the places and make payment using a credit card. Purchased tickets will be sent to the viewer by e-mail.
Reviews
Spectators love to go to performances at the Opera and Ballet Theater (Ulan-Ude). His poster, in their opinion, offers a large number of interesting productions. There is something to see here. Chic scenery and beautiful costumes delight the eye. Artists perform great. Many performances use special effects, which enhances the impression of what is happening on stage.
In general, fans believe that the theater is the best place in the city in order to have fun. They advise everyone to go here more often, especially to those who love classical music.
Address
The wonderful and beloved by the audience temple of art, which is discussed in this article, is located in the central part of the city of Ulan-Ude. The Opera and Ballet Theater is located at the address: Lenin Street, house number 51. You can get here by any public transport. The following attractions are located next to the theater: Philharmonic Hall, Buryat State University, two museums - nature and culture.