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 […]

On June 19 at 7:00 p.m., the Ruse State Opera will present its impressive ballet production of Sergei Prokofiev’s “Cinderella” on the stage of the National Opera in Bucharest, as part of the prestigious Opera Festival in the Romanian capital. This guest performance is yet another recognition of the high artistic level of the Ruse Opera House and its established presence on the international cultural […]

On June 12 at 8:30 p.m. in the Opera Hall, one of the greatest opera tragedies - Giacomo Puccini’s "Tosca" - will be performed. As part of the “Stage Under the Stars” festival, the audience will experience a story in which love, power, jealousy, and self-sacrifice intertwine in a dramatic clash, while Puccini’s music transforms every emotion into an unforgettable experience. […]

On June 12 at 8:30 p.m., the square in front of the Ruse State Opera will become the stage for one of the most thrilling opera stories ever created. As part of the “Stage Under the Stars” festival, the audience will have the opportunity to experience Giacomo Puccini’s “Tosca”—a work in which love, jealousy, self-sacrifice, and the quest for freedom intertwine […]

Maria Ventsislavova, a leading soprano in contemporary Bulgarian opera, was born on June 6, 1943, in Pernik. Her artistic career began at an early age in the “Bodra Smyana” children’s choir. She graduated from the Bulgarian State Conservatory in the class of Prof. Elena Kiselova. Since 1967, she has been a soloist with the Ruse Opera and has taken on the demanding soprano repertoire. Fate led her […]

Some singers leave their mark not only with their voices, but also with their ability to transform every role into a fully realized human character. Such is the case with bass Petar Naydenov—an artist whose career has spanned prestigious European stages and a repertoire encompassing some of the most significant bass roles in opera literature. On June 7, he will make his […]

ANASTAS ANASTASOV, the baritone about whom Prof. Jean Rǎnsescu said: “In my long-standing directing practice in Romania and Europe, I had never encountered such a truly genuine and full-bodied performer of Iago in Verdi’s 'Otello' as Anastas Anastasov!” One of the leading baritones in the soloist ensemble of the Ruse Opera Theater in the 1960s–1980s […]

With great gratitude, excitement, and pride, we share that the artists and the team of the State Opera – Ruse were awarded four of the city's most prestigious cultural recognitions – the “Ruse” Award and the “Young Creator” Award 2026! We express our sincere thanks to the Municipality of Ruse for the high appreciation and recognition of the work, dedication, and mission of all the artists and […]

For more than a week, the city of Ruse will become an international centre of opera art, bringing together young tenors from different countries who will present their talent and artistic individuality in honour of Kamen Chanev and his remarkable artistic legacy. The Third International Competition for Young Opera Singers – Tenors “The Voice of Kamen” is organized by […]