Nina Semizorova in the ballet "Sleeping Beauty" The muse's name is Marina TV Channel Culture made a film about Marina Kondratieva, an outstanding ballerina and a People's Artist of Russia; this is the film about her life and creative career. The audience might be interested in the short dialogue between two Marinas, Semyonova and Kondratieva, which was filmed on camera: w ww.tv ku lt u ra.r u /v id e o/s h ow /e pis o de _id /1 0 8931 2/v id eo _id /1 0 8039 4/b ra nd_id /3 1 960/ Newsletter

He also said that the concert would demonstrate the complexity and the diversity of Lermontov's words and its interpretation in the broadest spectrum of genres. The Bolshoi's audience heard some pieces that have not been performed since the Revolution of 1917. These include fragments of the suite for the film "The Song About the Merchant Kalashnikov", composed by M. Ippolitov-Ivanov. The music was composed in 1909 specifically for the silent film "The Song About the Merchant Kalashnikov". Unfortunately, the film itself has not survived. The cantata "Your Poem" for the choir soloists and the orchestra by César Cui probably was a revelation for the modern audience. This piece was written to mark the centennial of Lermontov's birth and has not been performed since. The program that was performed at the Bolshoi had 23 pieces of music. The Bolshoi Theatre Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Honored Artist of Russia, Alexander T itov, the A. V. Sveshnikov State Academic Russian Choir, the Pyatnitsky Russian Folk Chorus, Z. Paliashvili Tbilisi Opera and Ballet State Theatre's Georgian Folk Song Ensemble of soloists and Children's Choir of the Rimsky-Korsakov Saint Petersburg State Conservatory school-studio took part in the concert. The concert also starred the Bolshoi Opera soloists (the People's Artist of Russia Alexander Naumenko, laureates of international competitions Yulia Mazurova and Alexander Roslavets), the Mariinsky Opera and Ballet Theatre soloists (the Honored Artist of Russia Akhmed Agadi, laureates of international competitions Edem Umerov, Zlata Bulycheva and Lyudmila Dudinova), and Moscow State Philharmonic Hall soloists (the Honored Artist of Russia Lyudmila Golub and the laureate of international competitions Ekaterina Mechetina). The event was organized by the charity foundation "Klassika" with the support of the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation. The exhibition marking the jubilee of Elena V. Obraztsova, opened at the Memorial Estate of F.I. Chaliapin The unique voice, the world-famous mezzo-soprano is heard in the street; it masks the noise of the Sadovoe Koltso. The exhibition, marking the jubilee of Elena V. Obraztsova, opened at the Memorial Estate of F.I. Chaliapin. The singer herself was the first guest. She joked and looked surprised; she also mentioned that she saw some of her photographs for the first time. Elena Obraztsova, the People's Artist of the USSR: - I have never seen half of these photographs. I am very happy that they have been found; maybe, someone will bring them to my house. This picture, where I am wearing the white hat, was made when we were filming "The Queen of Spades", I mean, the Japanese were filming it; afterwards I had the first date with my future husband. I am misty-eyed in the picture; I was already in love with him. The exhibition has about a hundred and fifty objects. There is sheet music with the singer's notes, pictures, where she is performing different characters (she played about 40), and countless awards. A separate hall is dedicated to her favorite part. "Carmen" is the only opera that I do not sing, but that sings through me", - the singer says. When she performed this part, she came onstage barefoot. October, 16 2014 Bolshoi Theatre in the Internet Newsletter October, 16 2014 , 7 180 graus.com (Brazil) announces that the Bolshoi Ballet's production of the Pharaoh's Daughter will be broadcast in local cinemas as part of the broadcasts of the performances of the Bolshoi Theatre 2014/2015 season. "With an exotic atmosphere set in the 19th century, "The Pharaoh's Daughter" is one of the most remarkable productions of the Bolshoi repertoire". The South China Morning Post announces the upcoming 43 Hong Kong International Arts festival which will include the Bolshoi Opera and Ballet from Moscow, with the three-hour opera of The Tsar's Bride by Rimsky-Korsakov under conductor Gennady Rozhdestvensky. Russian ball will be organized in London On November 2nd the luxurious palace Old Billingsgate in London will open its doors for the 2nd Russian Charity Ball. The Ball is a unique opportunity to dedicate one evening to Russian culture, communication and, of course, dancing. "The Russian Ball is a cultural event in the first place; its goal is to remind people about our country's rich history and to bring back to life the best cultural traditions", - says Timofey Musatov, a partner of the FJM Group and the head of the Russian Ball in London organizing committee. The Russian Ball in London is organized by the company Vebamos Event Management Russian Balls Worldwide and FJM Group; the organizers chose the artists that will take part in the event very carefully. The guests of the Ball will have a unique chance to hear Venera Gimadieva (soprano), the Bolshoi Opera's soloist; her performance will be the highlight of the program. /…/ Marina Kondratieva. Photo: Elena Fetisova

For articles published 14 October 2014 Russia Beyond the Headlines reports about the Bolshoi Theatre in the Moscow Circle of Light Festival including a video of the Bolshoi Theatre as part of the multimedia show. The Guardian newspaper (UK) reports about the success of former Bolshoi Ballet star Natalia Osipova dancing in the role of Giselle at the Royal Ballet with a video clip of parts of the performance.
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