Perm Opera And Ballet Theatre

The Perm Tchaikovsky Opera and Ballet Theatre is an opera and ballet theatre in the city of Perm in Russia. It is one of the oldest theatres in the country, and it has remained a major musical centre during its history, in which many significant art events have taken place. Its ballet troupe is one of the most popular in Russia. The theatre is often named "Tchaikovsky's House", and all stage works of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, who was born in the region, are presented in its repertoire: 10 operas and 3 ballets. Festivals of Tchaikovsky's works were notable cultural events of the country. The ballet troupe of the theater is one of the most popular in Russia and successfully tours abroad. In January 2008, with the production of Tchaikovsky's opera Mazeppa, the promotion of the opera troupe in the United States began, performing there under the name Tchaikovsky Theater («Чайковский-театр»). Arts management: Teodor Currentzis – art director Marc De Mauny – general manager Galina Polushkina – executive director Valery Platonov – general conductor Alexey Miroshnichenko – general ballet master [a4645793] – general choirmaster