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Saaremaa Opera Festival 2023<\/span><\/h3>
25\u201330 July<\/span><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row padding_top_multiplier=””][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”MAIN ARTIST” font_container=”tag:h5|font_size:14px|text_align:left|line_height:14px” google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1685270826349{margin-bottom: 5px !important;}”]
The Maria Bie\u0219u National Opera and Ballet Theatre<\/span><\/h5>
<\/div>[vc_column_text]The Maria Bie\u0219u National Opera and Ballet Theatre<\/strong> (Teatrul Na\u0163ional de Oper\u0103 \u015fi Balet \u201eMaria Bie\u0219u\u201d din Republica Moldova) in Chi\u015fin\u0103u, Moldova, is one of the leading opera and ballet theatres in Eastern Europe. It is known and appreciated for being the outstanding initiator and promoter of the values of fine arts and artists who have established international careers.<\/p>\n

The story of the theatre, formerly known as Moldovan State Opera and Ballet Theatre began in 1957. Over the years, the theatre has stayed true to its values and mission to express and promote artistic excellence. For that, the productions have been appreciated by the people of the Republic of Moldova and in many other countries, i.e. France, Spain, Germany, Italy, Great Britain, Romania, Portugal, Russia, Laos, Thailand, and many more. In addition to the opera and ballet troupes, the theatre has a symphony orchestra and a choir.[\/vc_column_text]

<\/div>[vc_column_text]PROGRAM BOOK pdf<\/strong><\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2\/3″ content_width=”95″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
25 July 8 PM Kuressaare Castle Opera Hall<\/h6>\n

TURANDOT<\/h4>\n

G. Puccini<\/strong>
\nConductor Nicolae Dohotaru<\/strong>, Stage director Rodica Pichyreanu<\/strong><\/p>\n

26 July 8 PM Kuressaare Castle Opera Hall<\/h6>\n

LA BOH\u00c8ME<\/h4>\n

G. Puccini<\/strong>
\nConductor and music director Nicolae Dohotaru<\/strong>, Stage director Rodica Pichyreanu<\/strong><\/p>\n

27 July 8 PM Kuressaare Castle Opera Hall<\/h6>\n

SWAN LAKE<\/h4>\n

P. T\u0161aikovski<\/strong>
\nConductor Svetlana Popov<\/strong>, Choreography Marius Petipa, Lev Ivanov<\/strong><\/p>\n

28 July 8 PM Kuressaare Castle Opera Hall<\/h6>\n

AIDA<\/h4>\n

G. Verdi<\/strong>
\nConductor Nicolae Dohotaru<\/strong>, Stage director Rodica Pichyreanu<\/strong><\/p>\n

28 July 23 PM Kuressaare Castle Midnight Lounge<\/h6>\n

OPERA ROYAL<\/h4>\n

Funkifize \u2013 Lauri Pihlap\/Marianne Leibur<\/strong><\/p>\n

29 July 8 PM Kuressaare Castle Opera Hall<\/h6>\n

OPERA AND BALLET GALA<\/h4>\n

Symphony orchestra, ballet troupe, mixed choir and soloists of the Maria Bie\u0219u National Opera and Ballet Theatre.
\nConductor Denis Ceausov<\/strong>, Stage director Rodica Pichyreanu
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29 July 23 PM Kuressaare Castle Midnight Lounge<\/h6>\n

OPERA ROYAL<\/h4>\n

TRIBUTE TO BEE GEES<\/strong>
\nRolf Roosalu<\/strong> live-b\u00e4nd<\/p>\n

30 July 2 PM Kuressaare Castle Opera Hall<\/h6>\n

CHILDREN\u2019S BALLET GALA<\/h4>\n

TALLINN BALLET GALA JUNIOR<\/strong>
\nYoung ballet artists and students from ballet schools will participate in the Tallinn International Ballet Masterclass.
\nArtistic director Kaie K\u00f5rb<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text]

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