The Mariinsky (Kirov) Opera - The Tale of Tsar Saltan
To mark the centenary this year of Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov (1844-1908), Artistic Director Valery Gergiev brings The Mariinsky (Kirov) Opera's exquisite production of Rimsky's fairytale opera The Tale of Tsar Saltan to Sadler's Wells.
The Tale of Tsar Saltan, based on a poem by Alexander Pushkin, was composed in 1900 as a centenary tribute to Russia's great poet. It was the first opera to be performed in Moscow in the 20th Century and, appropriately enough, Sadler’s Wells presented its UK premiere in 1933.
This production was created in 2005, using opulent costumes and lavish sets based on the original fairytale sketches of Ivan Bilibin designed for the Russian premiere.
The opera, featuring many of the company’s most outstanding young artists, includes characters such as the Swan Princess and the evil sorcerer Chernomor, plus the famous orchestral highlight Flight of the Bumblebee.
This visit of the Mariinsky (Kirov) Opera and Ballet is presented in association with The Mariinsky Theatre Trust (UK).
Supported by the Dame Hilda Bracket Fund
Sadler's Wells Theatre
17 - 18 Oct 2008
Ticket office:
0844 412 4300
How to find us
Sadler's Wells Theatre
Rosebery Avenue, London
EC1R 4TN
Performance times
Fri 17 Oct & Sat 18 Oct at 7.30pm
Tickets
£10 - £70
Group Discounts
Groups 8+ 20% off stalls seats for most performances. more »
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Please Note: Under 5s are not admitted to this event. more »
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