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The Mikhailovsky Theatre Friends Club programme for 2014

26.03.2014

The Mikhailovsky Theatre Friends Club programme for 2014

APRIL

An evening with Vasily Barkhatov

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Vasily Barkhatov is the Artistic Director of Mikhailovsky Theatre Opera, a young, talented director whose productions have been successfully staged in some of the most renowned theatres in the country. His memorable production of Richard Wagner’s Der fliegende Holländer captured the hearts of audiences.
During the course of the evening, members of the Friends Club will be able to talk to the director and find out about his artistic plans for the future.

MAY

Dress rehearsal for White Darkness

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Nacho Duato’s one-act ballet White Darkness to music by Karl Jenkins will open at the Mikhailovsky Theatre in May. Its world premiere took place in Madrid in 2001. St. Petersburg theatregoers will see the ballet for the first time on 2, 3, and 4 May, but Friends Club members will be able to get an early preview of Nacho Duato’s choreography by attending the dress rehearsal.

JUNE

An evening with Ivan Vasiliev

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The “gravity defying dancer” Ivan Vasiliev needs no introduction. His virtuoso dancing technique and artistic flair in leading roles of the global ballet repertoire have captivated audiences. Members of the Friends Club will get a unique opportunity to talk to the artist at a meet-and-greet in June.

JULY

Dress rehearsal for Eugene Onegin

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St. Petersburg is eagerly awaiting the opening of Director Vasily Barkhatov’s new work at the Mikhailovsky Theatre.
This time, he will regale the audience with his take on Tchaikovsky’s classical opera score Eugene Onegin. Principle Guest Conductor Vasily Petrenko and Stage Designer Zinovy Margolin are also involved in the production.

SEPTEMBER

An evening with young ballet stars

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An evening with Angelina Vorontsova, Ivan Zaytsev and Victor Lebedev will open the new theatre season for Mikhailovsky Friends Club members. These talented young artists are already being referred to as rising stars. They will talk about their plans and the upcoming US tour.

A special visit to the Vaganova Ballet Academy is also planned for Patrons and Honoured Patrons.

OCTOBER

Dress rehearsal for Manon Lescaut

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Giacomo Puccini’s Manon Lescaut will be the first premiere of the Mikhailovsky Theatre’s new season. Principle Director of the Berliner Staatsoper Jürgen Flimm has been invited to work on the production. The Production Designer for the opera is George Tsypin, who dazzled the country earlier this year with his work at the opening ceremony of the XXII Winter Olympics in Sochi. The theatre’s Principle Conductor Mikhail Tatarnikov will serve as the production’s Musical Director.

NOVEMBER

An evening with Leonid Sarafanov

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Leonid Sarafanov is one of the theatre’s most prominent and outstanding dancers, and is the winner of numerous Russian and international prizes and awards. His repertoire includes leading parts from both classical and contemporary ballets. During the evening with Friends Club members in November, the star will discuss his experience and the secrets of his success.

Dress rehearsal for Il Trovatore

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Guiseppe Verdi’s celebrated opera Il Trovatore will be the final premiere of 2014. The production’s masterminds, Director Dmitry Chernyakov and Lighting Designer Gleb Filshtinsky, have worked on the world’s greatest opera sets. The Mikhailovsky Theatre will be no exception. In November, members of the Friends Club will be able to watch the dress rehearsal of Il Trovatore.

DECEMBER

New Year’s Eve with the Friends Club

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An unusual gift awaits Club members in December 2014: a New Year’s Eve party. Guests will be able to enjoy the distinct enchanting atmosphere of the approaching festivities. The Mikhailovsky Theatre invites its Friends to a magical evening promising a wonderful ambience and many delightful surprises.

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