Mari State Opera and Ballet Theater named after Erik Sapayev: address, repertoire, art director

Yoshkar-Ola theaters are known not only in the Republic of Mari El, but also far beyond its borders. They are staged various genres. This includes operas, ballets, puppet shows, fairy tales, and musicals. Today we will talk about the Mari State Opera and Ballet Theater named after Eric Sapaev.

Theaters Yoshkar-Ola

In the capital of the Republic of Mari El - six professional theaters. In each - its own unique repertoire.

Theaters Yoshkar-Ola:

• Puppet Theatre.
• Drama named after G. Konstantinov.
• Opera theater named after E. Sapaev.
• Youth Theater.
• National drama named Shketana.
• Russian Theater.

Opera Theatre

The Music and Drama Theater (that was the name it originally was) began its creative career in 1968. His first performance was the opera "Akpatyr", written by composer Eric Sapaev, which is still included in the repertoire. Drama actors, pupils of the vocal studio at the theater, soloists of the song and dance ensemble, amateur actors, teachers and students of the music school took part in it. Soon the troupe replenished with graduates of conservatories and choreographic schools in Moscow, Leningrad, Krasnodar, Kazan, Penza and Khabarovsk.

In the seventies the theater was divided into two separate ones - musical and dramatic. The first ballet in the city was staged in 1973. He was called "Forest legend". Music for him was written by composer AB Luppov. The plot of the libretto is based on Mari fairy tales and legends. The new version of the ballet was released in 2005. And today he decorates the repertoire.

In the 80 years the Opera and Ballet Theater named after Eric Sapaev entered a new professional level. There was a symphony orchestra. The repertoire expanded, except for operas and ballets, in it there were musical comedies, operettas and musicals.

The Mari State Opera and Ballet Theater named after Eric Sapaev - this name was given to the collective in 1994.

Artistic director today is Konstantin Ivanov. Thanks to him, the theater organizes several prestigious, major festivals. On his stage there are original classical ballets, which received prizes and awards. Konstantin Ivanov is the initiator of the invitation to participate in the theater staging of famous dancers from the best ballet companies of the country and the world. And also the Mari opera cooperates with renowned choreographers, directors and conductors.

The E. Sapaev Theater is the only stage venue in Russia where the legendary triptych Karl Orff was staged.

Among the festivals organized by the Mari opera, special attention is paid to the "Summer Seasons". Within its framework, such complex and large-scale productions as "Sadko", "Tsar's Bride", "Swan Lake" and so on are shown in the open air. Scenic playground, where the performances are, is located on the bank of the Volga River, under the walls of the Sheremetevsky Castle.

In 2014 another building was opened for the opera and ballet theater. It is built using modern technologies and equipped with the latest technology. Its architecture corresponds to the models of the best theaters in Europe.

Theater of Opera and Ballet. E. Sapaeva is among the leading in Russia.

In addition to festivals, creative forums for young artists, choreographers, directors, theater experts and art connoisseurs are held here.

The theater has been conducting creative experiments since 2014. On his stage, young choreographers have the opportunity to present their debut projects. This is a unique opportunity to try yourself, to declare your personality, perhaps to become famous, loved and get a start in life. Konstantin Ivanov believes that it is very important to hold such events. This project is important not only for young choreographers and spectators. It is necessary for the theater itself. Thanks to this project, the Yorkshkar-Olinsky Opera can demonstrate its capabilities to the Ministry of Culture, critics and experts. It is very important for the team to show that it has a good base for holding such events and is able to organize them.

Today Yoshkar-Ola is one of the largest theater centers in Russia. And we can say with certainty that over time it will only develop. This greatly contributes to the enthusiasm of the leader.

Opera repertoire

The playbill of the theater offers viewers classical and modern productions.

Opera performances:

• "Akpatyr".
• "Koschei the Immortal".
• "Traviata".
• "Rigoletto".
• "Don Pasquale."
• "Love for the Three Oranges."
• "The Queen of Spades."
• "Boris Godunov".
• "Christmas Eve".
• "Iolanta" and others.

Ballet repertoire

The theater's poster offers the following ballets to the audience:

• "Don Quixote".
• "Carmina Burana".
• "Romeo and Juliet".
• "Triumph of Aphrodite."
• "Vasilisa the Beautiful".
• "Catulli Carmina".
• "Sleeping Beauty".
• "Esmeralda".
• "And laughter, and tears, and ballet."
• "Timur and his team".
• "Tsvetik-semitsvetik."
• "Spartacus - the triumph of the winner" and others.

Troupe

The Opera and Ballet Theater named after Eric Sapaev is a large troupe. It includes singers, dancers, choristers and musicians.

Artists of the theater:

• Nadezhda Kaisarova.
• Lyudmila Ushakova.
• Svetlana Ryabinina.
• Evgeny Rozov.
• Vladislav Kalashnikov.
• Maxim Paliy.
• Dmitry Kogan.
• Artem Vedenkin.
• Svetlana Sergeeva.
• Alexander Samokhvalov.
• Marina Nikolaeva.
• Lyudmila the Queen.
• Mayuka Sato.
• Alexey Belavin.
• Fedor Avdeev.
• Eva Kovalenko.
• Svetlana Sushkina.
• Vladimir Hamraev and many others.

Artistic director

Konstantin Anatolyevich Ivanov - one of the most popular and titled dancers in Russia. He was rightly awarded the title of "Honored Artist of Russia." K. Ivanov is a cultural adviser to the President of the Republic. In 2006 he was awarded the "Soul of Dance" award. KA Ivanov is a laureate of the State Prize. And also he has the title of "People's Artist of the Republic of Mari El."

Konstantin Anatolyevich brilliantly graduated from the Moscow Academy of Choreography in 1992. Immediately after completing his studies, he was accepted into the troupe of the Bolshoi Theater. There he soon became a leading dancer. In 1996 he was educated as a teacher-tutor. And in 2007 - the director-choreographer.

K. Ivanov happened to work with leading choreographers of our country. He won many awards at various competitions of international importance. The partners of Konstantin Anatolievich were the leading ballerinas of the country and the world.

Artistic director of the Mari Theater named after E. Sapayev K. Ivanov became in 2001.

Festivals

The Opera and Ballet Theater named after Erik Sapayev is the organizer of several festivals:

• Festival "Winter evenings". His program includes ballets, operettas, musicals and operas. The audience has an opportunity to get acquainted with the work of leading soloists of the best theaters.
• Festival of Ballet Art named after Galina Ulanova. This is a unique project. The most high-class dancers of the world participate in the performances of the festival.
• "Summer seasons." Within the framework of this project there are shows of opera and ballet performances in the open air.
• Festival "Music of Friendship". This is a contest among young vocalists. His program includes master classes from famous soloists and teachers.

Where is

The Opera and Ballet Theater named after Eric Sapaev is located at: Komsomolskaya Street, house No. 130. It is the center of the city. Nearby there are several attractions. They are the National Theater named after M. Shketan, the Agrarian College, the Radio-Mechanic Technical School, the School of Culture and Arts, the National Bank. A little further away are the City Center and the Central Market.