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"The Big One has a special aura, its own energy — the spirit of history is in the air"
The Bolshoi Theatre has changed the fate of thousands of artists. For some, it became the beginning of a journey, for others — the work of a lifetime, for others — the point of an inevitable return, no matter where the world career took them. On the Day of the theater and on the eve of the 250th anniversary, those for whom this stage is not just a place of work, but a personal story, talk about it.
Valery Gergiev, People's Artist of Russia, Artistic Director and General Director of the Bolshoi and Mariinsky Theaters:
— The 250th anniversary is a significant reason to work. We will spare no effort and will implement the necessary projects step by step, year after year. The Bolshoi Theatre will take a more decisive position on the Moscow cultural scene and will be represented not only at one or two venues. That is why operas such as Rigoletto, Aida, Othello and Turandot are returning to the repertoire. This is just a small part of a large list of works, including many Russian operas. At the moment, only one Wagner opera is presented at the Bolshoi Theater, while there are 10 at the Mariinsky. The same goes for Puccini and Verdi. We plan to eliminate this imbalance, and it will take us another one to two years to achieve this goal.
Valery Gergiev
Svetlana Zakharova, People's Artist of Russia, Prima Ballerina of the Bolshoi Theatre, Acting Rector of the Moscow Academy of Choreography:
— I came to the Bolshoi Theater just at the moment when the building had not yet been closed for major repairs. There was some kind of special aura there, its own energy — as if the spirit of history was in the air. When the theater closed for reconstruction, the entire troupe seemed to hold its breath. But we didn't lose our heads: we continued to dance and toured a lot. The opening of the theater was a landmark event. I remember how we prepared for this day, how we wanted it to come sooner. But the theater, of course, has changed — externally and internally. It was necessary to redevelop the space, to understand its logistics. And the halls have become completely different. The artists of my generation felt a strong sense of responsibility: it was up to us to create a new story, to create a slightly different art. And now, years later, the stage is breathing and living again.
Svetlana Zakharova
Aida Garifullina, Honored Artist of Russia, opera singer:
— As a singer and musician, it is a great honor for me, and I am proud of the opportunity to contribute to the amazing history of the Bolshoi Theater. I remember my first appearance on the stage of this theater with special trepidation and a sense of responsibility. And this is despite the fact that behind my back I have already performed on other famous stages of the world, where I was received with great warmth and love, I was incredibly worried. It was a new, important stage in my life and musical career. I remember how we sang together with Placido Domingo on the Bolshoi stage. Sometimes I review the recording. These are truly precious memories.
Aida Garifullina
Boris Akimov, People's Artist of the USSR, teacher of the GABT:
— When I open the door in the morning and enter the Bolshoi Theater, something inexplicable happens to me. It is this energy that feeds me, and then I pass it on to my students. When I was an artist, she also gave me strength, helped me dance on stage. Now I'm giving it to the pedagogy department. I must say, the theater gave me everything. This year is my 60th theatrical season. It's hard to believe, but those years flew by like one day. I have taught in many theaters around the world: London's Covent Garden, Milan's La Scala, Tokyo, Denmark, Vienna, Munich, but I have always returned here.
Boris Akimov
Nikolay Tsiskaridze, People's Artist of Russia, Rector of the Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet:
— Like any child, I was in love with this beauty and the people who created here. I came on stage as a child and, of course, was very fascinated by all this. I've never wanted to go anywhere from here. When I graduated from high school, the country was falling apart. Naturally, I immediately received invitations to leave. But my childhood brain was shaped in such a way that art was associated only with this theater. That's why I was saying: "No, I'll go to the corps de ballet, but to the Big One. Other than that, I don't want anything anywhere else."
Nikolay Tsiskaridze
Makvala Kasrashvili, People's Artist of the USSR, opera singer, teacher of the GABT:
— The people who work here are devoted to the theater. He gives incredible energy, strength, and love. I do not know how to explain it: when you enter this building, everything around you becomes beautiful. There is a feeling of hope, of something bright. And even more so for the person who creates here, this is a phenomenal state. 60 years have passed very quickly. From the first day I came to the Bolshoi Theater, I did not leave it. It is still here today. It gives me the strength to live.
Makvala Kasrashvili
Yvette Nevinnaya, Maxim Prikhod, Kristina Sokolovskaya and Ekaterina Sidorovich worked on the material.
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