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„It is a big honor for me to perform on the stage of State Opera“, says Ulvi Azizov
Ulvi Azizov, principal dancer of the State Opera Ballet, the laureate of many prestigious awards, was awarded for his contribution to the development of ballet Arts and the high level of professional skills at the Rudolf Nureev XVI International Ballet Festival. His talent was highly appreciated by the famous ex Maitre de Ballet of Paris Opera (the choreographer), Professor Francis Malovik: ”Ulvi Azizov has shown himself as a great classical dancer, able to demonstrate both his dramatic talent and excellent techniques”. Ulvi Azizov has participated in many World International Ballet Galas.
Ulvi Azizov will perform in the ballet Swan Lake the role of Prince Siegfried on the January 29, 2012. "It is a big honor for me to perform on the stage of State Opera in the role of Prince Siegfried and to work with the famous Prima-ballerina, Artistic Director, Hana Vlacilova!"
Current season’s last Phantom of the Opera
Don’t miss the season’s last performance of the ballet horror love story, The Phantom of the Opera, taking place on Monday, January 16, 2012. A romantic yarn based on Gaston Leroux’s novel Le Fantôme de l’Opéra, choreographed here by Libor Vaculík, has appealed to a wide spectrum of audience, becoming a staple part of the company’s repertoire. Featured in the leading roles will be Prague State Opera ballet soloists, Richard Hlinka as the enigmatic title hero, and Zuzana Hvízdalová as the object of his passion, Christine Daaé.
Prague Ballet Gala: change of date
For operational reasons, the date of the traditional Prague Ballet Gala, originally set for Saturday, January 14, has been shifted to Monday, March 12, 2012. All tickets already purchased remain valid for the new date. We apologize for any problems incurred by the change. Thank you for your understanding.
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Performances coming soon
- Conductor: F. Drs, P. Šnajdr
- Choreography: L. Ivanov, M. Petipa, P. Ďumbala, H. Vláčilová
- Stage director: P. Ďumbala, H. Vláčilová
- Libretto adaptation: P. Ďumbala, H. Vláčilová
- Set designer: M. Černý
- Costume designer: L. Várossová
- Assistant choreographer: M. Šebor, K. Dedková-Franková, J. Němeček
Despite the many noteworthy titles in the ballet heritage, only one has made it into the broad public awareness as the synonym for classical dance: It is Swan Lake by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. This colourful and moving story about the love of the Prince and the subtle Odette, who was turned into a swan by the evil Redbeard, has achieved immortality thanks to the overwhelming invention of the composer, and also thanks to the surviving choreographed passages of M. Petipa and L. Ivanov. Since the original version, each new generation of ballet soloists and ensembles has encountered this exciting challenge in order to present the ultimate brilliance in dance. Our production deliberately respects the original version of the work and its sublime fairy-tale spirit, while also wishing to meet the expectations of those who admire the finest ballet technique.
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02. 4. 2012 at 14:00
P. I. Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake
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02. 4. 2012 at 19:00
P. I. Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake
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02. 5. 2012 at 19:00
G. Bizet: Carmen
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