Petar Lukanov was born on October 22, 1931, in the village of Brusartsi. He attended the Lom Boys’ High School, played the violin, accordion, and trombone, and was a member of the school’s brass band and dance troupe. After nationalization, the family moved to Sofia. As the son of a kulak, Petar Lukanov was denied the opportunity to continue his education and […]

On June 29, the Ruse State Opera will celebrate Danube Day with a special symphonic concert featuring works by Korngold, Liszt, Bartók, and Strauss, as well as the ballet suite “Vendetta” by Bulgarian composer Konstantin Kazanski. Conducted by Ukki Sachedina and featuring soloist Maxim Tzekov, the concert highlights […]

On June 29, on International Danube Day, the Ruse State Opera invites the public to a festive symphony concert at the Philharmonic Hall, which brings together musical messages from various European cultures and eras. Under the baton of Ukki Sachedina, the Ruse Opera Orchestra will present a program inspired by the spirit of the Danube - the river that connects peoples, traditions […]

At the end of this week, the “Stage Under the Stars” Festival will treat the audience to a true celebration of opera. On June 26 at 9:00 p.m., the square in front of the Opera House will become the stage for the “3 TENORS – Gala Evening” concert, which brings together impressive voices, beloved opera arias, and popular canzonets under the baton of Dimitar Kosev […]

An unforgettable evening of music awaits the residents of Ruse and visitors to the city! On June 26 at 9:00 p.m., the square in front of the Opera House will be transformed into an open-air stage, where the three tenors Boris Lukov, Mihail Mihaylov, and Petar Kostov will perform the most beloved opera arias and popular Italian songs. Conducted by Dimitar Kosev and accompanied by the Orchestra of […]

We continue our series of quick interviews with the artists who will take the stage at “3 Tenors – Gala Evening” as part of the “Stage Under the Stars” festival in the square in front of the Ruse State Opera. Today we introduce you to Petar Kostov—the second tenor among the three performers—who shares his perspective on their stage partnership and the development of the musical […]

The Ruse State Opera’s ballet production of “Cinderella” was performed to great acclaim as part of the fifth edition of the prestigious Bucharest Opera Festival, which this year is being held under the theme “Love Affairs.” On the stage of the National Opera in the Romanian capital, the ballet company and orchestra of our opera house, conducted by Maestro Dimitar Kosev, captivated […]

On June 26 at 9:00 p.m., the square in front of the Ruse Opera House will host one of the most anticipated musical evenings of the “Stage Under the Stars” festival. The “3 Tenors – Gala Evening” concert, conducted by Dimitar Kosev and accompanied by the Ruse State Opera Orchestra, brings together three distinguished tenors - Boris Lukov, Mihail Mihaylov, and Petar Kostov, […]

Asen Manolov was born on July 22, 1908, to General Stoyan Manolov and his artist wife, Teodora. He studied ballet under Anastas Petrov, the first Bulgarian to receive professional ballet training. From 1928 to 1930, he was a member of the Sofia Opera and later pursued specialized training in Berlin. His first performances took place on the Sofia stage […]

In the year marking the 175th anniversary of the world premiere of "Rigoletto", the Ruse Opera brings to life this tale of love and a curse under the starry sky of Veliko Tarnovo. On July 3 at 9:00 p.m., amidst the majestic atmosphere of the historic Tsarevets Fortress, as part of the 11th summer opera season of “Stage of the Centuries,” the Ruse State Opera presents a new interpretation of […]