Array ( [ID] => 531 [TIMESTAMP_X] => 2021-03-11 15:07:42 [IBLOCK_ID] => 5 [NAME] => Текст новости EN [ACTIVE] => Y [SORT] => 500 [CODE] => DESCRIPTION_EN [DEFAULT_VALUE] => Array ( [TEXT] => [TYPE] => HTML ) [PROPERTY_TYPE] => S [ROW_COUNT] => 1 [COL_COUNT] => 30 [LIST_TYPE] => L [MULTIPLE] => N [XML_ID] => [FILE_TYPE] => [MULTIPLE_CNT] => 5 [TMP_ID] => [LINK_IBLOCK_ID] => 0 [WITH_DESCRIPTION] => N [SEARCHABLE] => N [FILTRABLE] => N [IS_REQUIRED] => N [VERSION] => 2 [USER_TYPE] => HTML [USER_TYPE_SETTINGS] => Array ( [height] => 200 ) [HINT] => [VALUE] => Array ( [TEXT] => <p> The last opera premiere of the 2025/26 season at the Perm Opera and Ballet Theatre was Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov's "The Tsar's Bride". The production was directed by Andrey Prikotenko, with conductor Vladimir Tkachenko and set designer Olga Shaishmelashvili. First staged in 1899, "The Tsar's Bride" became one of the last great Russian operas of the 19th century. Turning to a historical subject, Rimsky-Korsakov created a subtle lyrical and psychological drama. With its refined vocal line, the opera largely anticipates the aesthetics of Russian modernism. The subtle psychological treatment of the characters and the richness of the musical language make this opera one of Rimsky-Korsakov's most perfect works. </p> <p> The major premiere was accompanied by an extended cycle of the "Laboratory of the Contemporary Spectator" – a public programme of the Perm Opera and Ballet Theatre, a unique educational project implemented with the support of SIBUR's "Formula for Good Deeds" social investment programme. On 17 May, the "Laboratory" opened with a lecture by Sergei Kavtaradze, one of Russia's leading art historians and author of the book "Anatomy of Architecture". On 18 May, audiences met with set designer Olga Shaishmelashvili, who spoke about the secrets of her profession and the search for a "visual key" to Rimsky-Korsakov's opera. On 5 June, a lecture was given by Candidate of Legal Sciences Vladimir Kuranov, "Opera Has the Right" – the founder of the CULTURA LEGAL project and consultant to theatres and museums on copyright law analysed the intricacies of classical librettos from the perspective of modern jurisprudence. On 22 June, a creative meeting took place with conductor Vladimir Tkachenko and Perm Opera soloist Nadezhda Pavlova – they were interviewed by renowned music critic and theatre scholar Ilya Kukharenko about how the new Perm "Tsar's Bride" was being born. On 29 June, the cycle concluded with a lecture by the theatre's programme director Dmitry Renansky, "How 'The Tsar's Bride' is Made", about what hides within perhaps Rimsky-Korsakov's most famous work. </p> <p> <b>Vladimir Tkachenko, Musical Director and Conductor:</b><br> <i>"Our production replaces a staging that had remained on the Perm Opera stage for several decades. For us, this is an opportunity to try to hear Rimsky-Korsakov's score anew, to see it from an unusual angle: every tradition needs renewal. This will be a completely different 'Tsar's Bride' – primarily in its approach to sound, to the palette of colours, to articulation, but not only that. Many decisions were born during rehearsals in dialogue with the director and set designer."</i> </p> <p> <b>Ksenia Semenova, spectator:</b><br> <i>"Thank you for the wonderful and valuable 'Laboratory of the Contemporary Spectator' project! I really enjoy attending the meetings and lectures. Every time it is live, fascinating communication with amazing speakers and artists. After each such evening, I discover something new and delve even deeper into the wonderful world of art and theatre. Now I will go to the performance with completely different feelings – as if I already know the main characters personally. It is an amazing feeling of being part of something. Huge thanks to everyone who conceives, creates and organises this project. What you do for us, the audience, is truly invaluable!"</i> </p> <p> <b>Vera Kuranova, spectator:</b><br> <i>"We thank the 'Laboratory of the Contemporary Spectator' for a very interesting and meaningful meeting with Nadezhda Pavlova and Vladimir Sergeevich Tkachenko on the eve of the premiere of 'The Tsar's Bride'. Ilya Kukharenko always moderates with depth and originality. We are exactly those spectators who are very much looking forward to the new version of the production."</i> </p> <br> <br> <br> [TYPE] => HTML ) [DESCRIPTION] => [~VALUE] => Array ( [TEXT] =>

The last opera premiere of the 2025/26 season at the Perm Opera and Ballet Theatre was Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov's "The Tsar's Bride". The production was directed by Andrey Prikotenko, with conductor Vladimir Tkachenko and set designer Olga Shaishmelashvili. First staged in 1899, "The Tsar's Bride" became one of the last great Russian operas of the 19th century. Turning to a historical subject, Rimsky-Korsakov created a subtle lyrical and psychological drama. With its refined vocal line, the opera largely anticipates the aesthetics of Russian modernism. The subtle psychological treatment of the characters and the richness of the musical language make this opera one of Rimsky-Korsakov's most perfect works.

The major premiere was accompanied by an extended cycle of the "Laboratory of the Contemporary Spectator" – a public programme of the Perm Opera and Ballet Theatre, a unique educational project implemented with the support of SIBUR's "Formula for Good Deeds" social investment programme. On 17 May, the "Laboratory" opened with a lecture by Sergei Kavtaradze, one of Russia's leading art historians and author of the book "Anatomy of Architecture". On 18 May, audiences met with set designer Olga Shaishmelashvili, who spoke about the secrets of her profession and the search for a "visual key" to Rimsky-Korsakov's opera. On 5 June, a lecture was given by Candidate of Legal Sciences Vladimir Kuranov, "Opera Has the Right" – the founder of the CULTURA LEGAL project and consultant to theatres and museums on copyright law analysed the intricacies of classical librettos from the perspective of modern jurisprudence. On 22 June, a creative meeting took place with conductor Vladimir Tkachenko and Perm Opera soloist Nadezhda Pavlova – they were interviewed by renowned music critic and theatre scholar Ilya Kukharenko about how the new Perm "Tsar's Bride" was being born. On 29 June, the cycle concluded with a lecture by the theatre's programme director Dmitry Renansky, "How 'The Tsar's Bride' is Made", about what hides within perhaps Rimsky-Korsakov's most famous work.

Vladimir Tkachenko, Musical Director and Conductor:
"Our production replaces a staging that had remained on the Perm Opera stage for several decades. For us, this is an opportunity to try to hear Rimsky-Korsakov's score anew, to see it from an unusual angle: every tradition needs renewal. This will be a completely different 'Tsar's Bride' – primarily in its approach to sound, to the palette of colours, to articulation, but not only that. Many decisions were born during rehearsals in dialogue with the director and set designer."

Ksenia Semenova, spectator:
"Thank you for the wonderful and valuable 'Laboratory of the Contemporary Spectator' project! I really enjoy attending the meetings and lectures. Every time it is live, fascinating communication with amazing speakers and artists. After each such evening, I discover something new and delve even deeper into the wonderful world of art and theatre. Now I will go to the performance with completely different feelings – as if I already know the main characters personally. It is an amazing feeling of being part of something. Huge thanks to everyone who conceives, creates and organises this project. What you do for us, the audience, is truly invaluable!"

Vera Kuranova, spectator:
"We thank the 'Laboratory of the Contemporary Spectator' for a very interesting and meaningful meeting with Nadezhda Pavlova and Vladimir Sergeevich Tkachenko on the eve of the premiere of 'The Tsar's Bride'. Ilya Kukharenko always moderates with depth and originality. We are exactly those spectators who are very much looking forward to the new version of the production."

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The last opera premiere of the 2025/26 season at the Perm Opera and Ballet Theatre was Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov's "The Tsar's Bride". The production was directed by Andrey Prikotenko, with conductor Vladimir Tkachenko and set designer Olga Shaishmelashvili. First staged in 1899, "The Tsar's Bride" became one of the last great Russian operas of the 19th century. Turning to a historical subject, Rimsky-Korsakov created a subtle lyrical and psychological drama. With its refined vocal line, the opera largely anticipates the aesthetics of Russian modernism. The subtle psychological treatment of the characters and the richness of the musical language make this opera one of Rimsky-Korsakov's most perfect works.

The major premiere was accompanied by an extended cycle of the "Laboratory of the Contemporary Spectator" – a public programme of the Perm Opera and Ballet Theatre, a unique educational project implemented with the support of SIBUR's "Formula for Good Deeds" social investment programme. On 17 May, the "Laboratory" opened with a lecture by Sergei Kavtaradze, one of Russia's leading art historians and author of the book "Anatomy of Architecture". On 18 May, audiences met with set designer Olga Shaishmelashvili, who spoke about the secrets of her profession and the search for a "visual key" to Rimsky-Korsakov's opera. On 5 June, a lecture was given by Candidate of Legal Sciences Vladimir Kuranov, "Opera Has the Right" – the founder of the CULTURA LEGAL project and consultant to theatres and museums on copyright law analysed the intricacies of classical librettos from the perspective of modern jurisprudence. On 22 June, a creative meeting took place with conductor Vladimir Tkachenko and Perm Opera soloist Nadezhda Pavlova – they were interviewed by renowned music critic and theatre scholar Ilya Kukharenko about how the new Perm "Tsar's Bride" was being born. On 29 June, the cycle concluded with a lecture by the theatre's programme director Dmitry Renansky, "How 'The Tsar's Bride' is Made", about what hides within perhaps Rimsky-Korsakov's most famous work.

Vladimir Tkachenko, Musical Director and Conductor:
"Our production replaces a staging that had remained on the Perm Opera stage for several decades. For us, this is an opportunity to try to hear Rimsky-Korsakov's score anew, to see it from an unusual angle: every tradition needs renewal. This will be a completely different 'Tsar's Bride' – primarily in its approach to sound, to the palette of colours, to articulation, but not only that. Many decisions were born during rehearsals in dialogue with the director and set designer."

Ksenia Semenova, spectator:
"Thank you for the wonderful and valuable 'Laboratory of the Contemporary Spectator' project! I really enjoy attending the meetings and lectures. Every time it is live, fascinating communication with amazing speakers and artists. After each such evening, I discover something new and delve even deeper into the wonderful world of art and theatre. Now I will go to the performance with completely different feelings – as if I already know the main characters personally. It is an amazing feeling of being part of something. Huge thanks to everyone who conceives, creates and organises this project. What you do for us, the audience, is truly invaluable!"

Vera Kuranova, spectator:
"We thank the 'Laboratory of the Contemporary Spectator' for a very interesting and meaningful meeting with Nadezhda Pavlova and Vladimir Sergeevich Tkachenko on the eve of the premiere of 'The Tsar's Bride'. Ilya Kukharenko always moderates with depth and originality. We are exactly those spectators who are very much looking forward to the new version of the production."

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