Founded in 1776, the State Academic Bolshoi Theatre of Russia is one of the best musical theatres in the world. The building was constructed in 1825 by the architect Osip Bove and reconstructed after a fire by the architect Albert Kavos in 1856. The history of the Bolshoi Theatre includes many distinguished singers and ballet dancerrs who passed on the traditions of Russian ballet, the musical school and acting from generation to generation.The real golden age of the Russian opera and ballet arts was connected with the arrival of Feodor Shalyapin, Galina Ulanova, Maya Plisetskaya and many others.Many famous foreign theatre troupes and outstanding actors have performed on its stage: La Scale, Vienna Staatsoper, various opera and ballet troupes from America, England, Sweden.At present almost 2500 people work for the Bolshoi Theatre.Its general director is Anatoly Ixanov. Its musical director and chief conductor is Alexander Vedernikov.
Founded in 1776, the State Academic Bolshoi Theatre of Russia is one of the best musical theatres in the world. The building was constructed in 1825 by the architect Osip Bove and reconstructed after a fire by the architect Albert Kavos in 1856. The history of the Bolshoi Theatre includes many distinguished singers and ballet dancerrs who passed on the traditions of Russian ballet, the musical school and acting from generation to generation.The real golden age of the Russian opera and ballet arts was connected with the arrival of Feodor Shalyapin, Galina Ulanova, Maya Plisetskaya and many others.Many famous foreign theatre troupes and outstanding actors have performed on its stage: La Scale, Vienna Staatsoper, various opera and ballet troupes from America, England, Sweden.At present almost 2500 people work for the Bolshoi Theatre.Its general director is Anatoly Ixanov. Its musical director and chief conductor is Alexander Vedernikov.
