The theatres of Ukraine

The theatres of Ukraine

National Opera of Ukraine

National Opera of Ukraine, which was formerly named the National Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre of Ukraine named after Taras Shevchenko , is located in the center of Kiev and was established in 1867, immediately winning the title of one of the best in the Russian Empire.

After a fire in 1896, which completely destroyed the building of the City Theater , it was announced the competition to design the new building. The construction started in 1898. The new hall contained the stalls, an amphitheater and a dress circle with a capacity 1650 people.

On the facade there were set the busts of T.G. Shevchenko, Mikhail Glinka and Alexander Serov.

Among the famous artists who worked in the theater were: Nathan Rachlin, Arnold Azrikan, Boris Gmyrya, Maria Litvinenko-Wohlgemuth, Anatoly Kocherga, Feodor Chaliapin and others.

Kharkov Opera and Ballet Theatre

• Kharkov National Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre named after N. Lysenko is the first Ukrainian steady-state opera house, where performances are put on the Ukrainian, Russian, French and Italian.

The organization of the theater dates back to 1925 as the Ukrainian State Opera. Until 1934 there were put 11 ballets and 32 operas, including "Golden Hoop" by B. Liatoshynsky, "Taras Bulba" by N. Lysenko, "Mermaid" by Dargomyzhsky etc. Operas by Russian and world repertoire include: "Turandot" by G. Puccini, "The Madonna’s Necklace” by E. Wolf-Ferrari, etc.

In 1991, the Kharkov Opera and Ballet Theater moved into another building, located on the Sumskaya Street.

Lviv Opera and Ballet Theatre of S.A. Krushelnytska

Lviv Opera and Ballet Theatre of S.A. Krushelnytska is also known as Lviv National Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet of S.A. Krushelnytska.

All construction and excavation works were led by Z. Gorgolevsky.

The theater building was constructed in the classical tradition in the style of Viennese pseudo Renaissance. The ceremonial opening of the Lviv Opera and Ballet Theater was held on Oct. 4, 1900.

Odessa Opera and Ballet Theater

The building of the Odessa Opera and Ballet Theatre is one of the greatest architectural monuments of Ukraine and one of the most beautiful theaters in the world. Opera is a real jewel of Odessa .

The history of Odessa Opera Theater starts since the foundation of Odessa. It was built in 1809 according to design of the French architect Thomas de Thomon. In 1873 the theater was completely burned, 11 years after the fatal fire, the Odessa Opera Theater began to be built anew. At this time the construction was carried out under the leadership of the Viennese architects F. Felner and H. Helmer. And the opening of the new theater was held on October 1, 1887.

• The most beautiful part of the building is the auditorium. Similar to the interior of the theatre, the hall corresponds to the slogan: “Golden content for the gold form”. It is created in the style of Louis 16 - "rococo". Everything inside is created in harmony with each other: dome, columns, arches, sculptures, reliefs, candles and candlesticks, gilding, which is very nice combined with white, beige and warm cream-colored walls and ceilings.

On the ceiling there are paintings - scenes from famous works of Shakespeare. And the huge luxurious crystal chandelier seems to tower over everything, weighing about 2 and half tons. The seats and boxes are covered with dark red velvet; mirrors are in gilt frames. In combination with the beautiful music all this is just a delight!

Dnepropetrovsk Opera and Ballet Theatre

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