Krasnodar Territory is rich in creative groups, various theaters and other associations of talented people. The Krasnodar TO Premiere, which today bears the name of its founder L. Gatov, gained wide popularity in this region. What is unique about this creative association? It includes multi-genre, unlike each other collectives. There are a total of 14 of them, they give their performances at 6 concert venues.
The founder of the musical theater, which gradually included other groups, is the national artist of Russia Leonid Gatov. Thanks to his organizational talent and incredible flair in everything related to art, Premiere is one of the most famous creative unions throughout Russia. Under her wing, she united about two dozen diverse groups. Today, the Krasnodar Theater "Premiere" consists of a ballet troupe, a musical, puppet and youth theater, symphony and brass bands, a Cossack song ensemble and other creative groups.
Leonard Gatov and the development of TO Premiere
The beginning of this association was laid by the show theater, which today successfully operates in the city, collecting full halls. It was formed in 1990, Leonard Grigorievich Gatov became its artistic director and general director. This ingenious person began his professional career as the head of orchestras, various recreation centers, and was the director and director. In May 1990, he headed the Premiere Theater in Krasnodar . L. Gatov went from the head of ordinary club institutions to the people's artist of Russia. Only thanks to his perseverance and indefatigable energy, the Premiere creative association managed to become multidisciplinary and combined many other creative teams. Leonard Grigoryevich made a lot of efforts to select an experienced artistic and management team and staff the artistic staff.
The composition of the creative association "Premiere"
Even today in Russia one cannot find a creative team that would be similar to the “Premiere”. After all, it is a powerful concern of arts, a self-sufficient empire capable of performing great magic.
The head of the Krasnodar Theater "Premiere" L. Gatov stubbornly went to his goal, skillfully raised the team to new heights, enriching the culture of Russia and his native Kuban. He and his colleagues constantly worked on improving the theater repertoire, attracting new musicians, vocalists, famous directors, famous choreographers and artists. Under the strict guidance of numerous theatrical and educational projects, in which famous musicians and figures of national culture took part.
Thus, the best creative forces of the country began to gather in Krasnodar: directors, stage designers, young and folk soloists, and artists. Famous theater-goers helped realize the creative plans of the association: G. Garanyan, A. Shapiro, Yu. Grigorovich, P. Chomsky and others.
About Krasnodar Musical Theater
This theater is the oldest theater in the Kuban. He survived everything during his history: dizzying successes, ups, hard times. Several times the Krasnodar Musical Theater changed its status, all the time to a higher one. In 2002, he joined the Premiere. Its auditorium accommodates 1,256 spectators.
The musical theater "Premiere" in Krasnodar is equipped with everything necessary. There is a complete set of modern equipment, it is not only a light, sound, but also a laser unit for creating special lighting effects. There are sewing, decoration workshops in the theater. At his disposal are ballet and rehearsal classes. The artistic director of this theater is now Alexei Lvov-Belov, Honored Worker of Culture of the Russian Federation.
Contemporary theater repertoire
The creative association "Premiere" presents a variety of programs to the attention of the audience. With the help of a powerful technical service, the theater successfully performs in Krasnodar, other cities of Russia and even in many European countries. Even after the death of Leonid Gatov, the Premiere Theater he created in Krasnodar lives on, develops and thrives. In each new season, viewers enjoy both syncretic contemporary productions that do not fit into any genre, as well as dramatic performances, comedies, ballets, and classical operas. Great attention is paid to music programs - unusual and very interesting.
Address "Premieres"
The Krasnodar creative association Premiere named after L. G. Gatov is located on 44 Krasnaya Street. Each local is well aware of the Premiere Theater in Krasnodar and the addresses of its halls. The main concert venue and rehearsal base for some theaters and creative groups included in the Premiere is the Palace of Arts on ul. Stasova, 175.