01.07.23 - "MUSICAL LUNCH BREAK"
The concert-performance "Musical Lunch Break" has been successfully delighting audiences for several seasons. The programme, which features some of the most outstanding soloists and ballet dancers of the Rousse Opera, has been specially prepared, carefully arranged and artistically and directorially conceived by Dr. Adelaide Yakimova-Furnadjieva. It is designed for the summer season and is often preferred by Bulgarian and foreign visitors to Ruse, who get acquainted with the centuries-old cultural traditions of Ruse - Little Vienna on the Bulgarian Danube. Fragments of favourite operas, operettas, ballets and instrumental works alternate in a kaleidoscopic run, harmonising with the mood that each carefree stroll through the streets of Little Vienna usually brings.
04.07.23 - "AIDA"
With the sun's rays gently streaming through the wings of the rising dawn, the Rousse Opera proudly opens the curtain and marks the beginning of an amazing summer. The square in front of the majestic building will become a link between the bright stars and the magic of art, and the Festival "Stage under the Stars", organized by the Ruse Municipality, promises plenty of unforgettable musical experiences.
In this evening full of beauty and exoticism, the voices of the Rousse Opera will merge with the mysterious melodies of the great Giuseppe Verdi in the opera "Aida". Like a magical bridge transporting the audience to ancient Egypt, on the banks of the mighty Nile, it tempts the hearts of the audience under the endless summer sky. Love, loud and unrelenting will fill the air, vibrate in every note and entwine the souls of the spectators in an unforgettable magical night.
The conductor is the wonderful Viliana Valcheva and the role of Aida will be played by the inimitable Tsvetelina Vassileva. In this extraordinary summer edition, the production is based on the already historic set design by the artist Ivan Savov, who recently bequeathed his hundreds of scenographic and costume designs to the Rousse Opera and merged his talent with the timelessness of Eternity. More information can be found HERE.
11.07.23 - "THE ILL-KEPT GIRL"
Ballet to music by Peter Hertel
The world floats on an endless five-line as the beautiful evening turns into a magical dance show. On the stage of the Ruse Summer Festival "Stage under the Stars", under the lights of countless stars, we are waiting for you with the ballet "The Wicked Girl". This is a temptation for the senses and the soul, one of the most ancient works in European ballet, which over the years has managed to cross time and reach our days.
The Ruse Opera celebrates the birthday of its long-time balletmaster Mariana Zaharieva (1951-2022) with this production. This is her final appearance as choreographer and director, leaving a unique legacy in the art world. This ballet is her final chord, taking her off the stage of life.
In the swirl of the dance, the story of a heart in love is told. Hot feelings and feminine intuition and ingenuity become the guide that accompanies the lovers through a string of mishaps. You can see all the participants as well as more details HERE.
18.07.23 - "TO THE RHYTHM OF PIAZZOLLA"
Tango is a passionate and expressive dance that was born in Argentina and Uruguay in the early twentieth century. It is a blend of musical style, dance and culture that reflects the spirit and amorous emotions of the Latin American people. At the center of the tango rises the virtuoso performance of the bandoneon and in this swing grows the music of Astor Piazzolla.
The bandoneon is an accordion-like musical instrument that plays a major role in the tango. Created at the end of the 19th century, it conveys that enviable passion of the tango through its unique palette of sound colours and melody. The bandoneon is an extremely difficult instrument to play and requires great skill from the performer. It can create powerful musical accents that pierce the heart and the human soul.
Astor Piazzolla, known as the great innovator of Argentine tango, is the iconic composer in tango history. He transformed the genre into an art and brought it into the world of classical music and jazz. Piazzolla created a new form of tango known as "tango nuevo", characterized by free and modern musical arrangements and an experimental approach. Piazzolla was not only a native Argentine, he carried the psychology of his people - an incorrigible romantic.
Don't miss this amazing event, in which the main roles will be played by Tsvetan Nedyalkov - guitar, Stoyan Karaivanov - bandoneon, Ventsislav Spirov - bassoon and, of course - the dance of love and passion - the DANCE. Buy your ticket HERE.
21.07.23 - "NABUCO"
Evening in front of the Opera House - romance and wonders will illuminate the square. "Nabucco" by Giuseppe Verdi, will unfold with a sweep and big strokes to tell us pictures from the most ancient history of the Jewish people. In its unfathomable emotional scope, this musical epic reveals the most delicate soul-quakes of its characters. Generations of opera artists, soloists and choristers alike, have rekindled their love of Verdi opera thanks to this title. This is one of those operas that is preferred to be performed seasonally on outdoor summer stages in opera houses around the world. The production of the Rousse Opera should not be missed during the summer season of "Stage Under the Stars" - the festival of the Rousse Municipality. The sumptuous and exquisite costumes, the artistic lighting effects, the fantastic scenography that presents with grace the aesthetics of ancient times, together with the evocative mise-en-scenes staged by the artist and director of the show, Mario De Carlo, add to the unique and memorable details of the astonishing picture painted by the music of Giuseppe Verdi. The conductor is Dimitar Kosev. In the central roles. Tickets can be purchased from the Opera box office or online.
25.07.23 - "THE MUSIC OF HOLLYWOOD"
On July 25 at 21:00, the square in front of the Rousse Opera House turns into a huge stage that gathers the magic of Hollywood. State Opera-Ruse presents a unique concert, the exquisite compilation of the most famous film melodies. This special concert is part of the prestigious Ruse Summer Festival "Stage Under the Stars" and in 2023 organized by the Ruse Municipality. Cinema transports us to a world that few are lucky enough to enter. Cinema is a journey that allows us to create dreams, immerse ourselves in beauty and feel the power of love and happiness. But what would cinematic art be without music? It is the heart of any scene, it fills the palette of our emotions and causes the stars in the night sky to shine even brighter when it plays. This is the moment when the experience becomes eternal and unforgettable and the moment seems to fade away to be remembered forever.
The soloists and the orchestra of the Rousse Opera will take us on a journey that will sharpen our senses and complement our sensations. They will make us immerse ourselves in the exciting melodies from our most favourite films performed on the summer stage under the stars. Together with them, we will understand that the power of cinematic art would not be so great and compelling if it were not accompanied by music.
This exciting concert will be led by the virtuoso conductor Vladimir Boshnakov. With his mastery and inspiration, the soloists and orchestra of the State Opera-Ruse will turn this evening into an unforgettable journey through the world of Hollywood music.
Don't miss the exciting "Music of Hollywood" concert! Tickets are on sale at the Opera House box office and online.
26.07.23 - "THE EMPIRE OF THE MUSICAL"
On 26 July at 21:00, on the exciting stage of the Summer Theatre in Gorna Oryahovitsa, State Opera - Ruse is pleased to present its concert-spectacle "The Empire of the Musical". After the huge success of the previous performances, this magnificent spectacle visits the summer stage in the city, together with its retinue of soloists and the orchestra of the Ruse Opera, under the direction of some of the best singers - Cena Koev and Nikola Zdravkov, as well as the virtuoso conductor Dimitar Kossev.
If we accept that the musical is the pinnacle of the opera genre's development, then we must acknowledge its infinite imperial power. It extends its colours everywhere - in the animated films that delight our children, inspiring pop music, burning brightly in film music and even creating the much adored rock opera, planting its fertile seeds even in electronic game music.
Under the direction of the conductor Dimitar Kosev, with the special participation of the outstanding Nikola Zdravkov from the group "KIKIMORA" and Cena Koev from "VIVALDI METAL PROJECT", the door to the "Empire of the Musical" will be opened. Together with them on the stage will delight the audience the exquisite performances of Alexander Baranov, Kremena Gancheva, Neli Petkova, Plamen Beykov, Preslava Velikova, Stilyan Tsvetkov and Stoyan Stoyandzhov. In addition, the ballet and the orchestra of the State Opera-Ruse will support the performances and together will create a memorable spectacle.
Don't miss to buy your ticket now at the ticket office of the National Centre "Napravak 1869" by phone 0886 436 456 or online via Eventim and Grabo.bg.
29.07.23 - "SUMMER 893"
"SUMMER 893 - a fascinating journey through Bulgarian history through the magic of Bulgarian opera!
Vivid shadows of vivid historical images, passionate and inspiring, transport the imagination to an unforgettable era. The historic Old Capital of Preslav, embracing Turnovgrad, creates a magical journey into the vast enchanting expanses of a summer opera night. On the stone walls, which still remember the heavy footsteps of the Bulgarian rulers, an unfamiliar and unique sensation is played out, embodied in sound, colours and lights - a specialty of the Ruse Opera. An unadulterated magical power will fill the air and take us through time and space. This is a special performance, presented by magnificent opera artists, who with their unearthly voices will summon the shadows of the distant past.
In the spectacular spectacle "SUMMER 893", strong passions will be unleashed on stage with impressive large-scale scenes with choir and ballet, creating a full emotional image of the events of the distant year 893. The virtuoso opera artists, whose voices will touch the depths of the human soul, will capture our hearts and awaken memories deeply rooted in every Bulgarian soul.
Conversion, a symbol of faith and renewal, rises with triumphant power. This powerful historical scene opens a portal to a world filled with enlightenment and musical rapture.
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