The Primorsky Stage of the Mariinsky Theatre has prepared an eventful program on the occasion of International Women’s Day.
The playbill for the festive days is rich in works by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov in the year of the 180th anniversary of the composer. On March 6, 2024, The Tsar’s Bride, one of the most popular and beautiful Russian classical operas, will be performed. The truly royal weekend will continue on March 10, 2024 when the audience will be able to enjoy The Tale of Tsar Saltan. The fairy opera is ideally suitable both for young and sophisticated theatergoers.
On March 8, 2024, The Love for Three Oranges by Sergei Prokofiev will be presented to female admirers of opera. This Primorsky Stage recent premiere is notable for its brilliant scenography, abundance of stage tricks and comic plot twists. The opera will create and extend the holiday feeling for a few days to come.
The ballet playbill promises the magic of Indian nights and oriental exotic atmosphere in La Bayadère by Ludwig Minkus on March 9, 2024. The ballet will tell the story of love between the dancer Nikia and the noble warrior Solor, who face a difficult choice: either to follow their hearts’ call, or to listen to the voice of reason to please the earthly laws and strict rules.
On March 7, 2024, the festive concert “Flowers and jewelry” will be given in the Chamber Hall. The pearls of instrumental pieces and vocal compositions carefully selected for International Women’s Day will be performed by opera soloists and members of the Mariinsky Orchestra of the Primorsky Stage. On March 9, 2024, the fluffy hero of Sergei Banevich’s opera Murych the Cat will celebrate his own holiday in the Chamber Hall.
On March 7, 2024, the most curious guests who enjoy learning more about the Theatre’s off-stage life will be able to take part in an exciting tour. They will hear a story about the Primorsky Stage’s history and walk through the most hidden parts of the unique theatre complex.
