Ever since the Bolshoi joined the Mariinsky under one institutional umbrella, similar to the structure of the Imperial Theatres decades ago, when even the Warsaw Imperial Theatre was under the umbrella of Russian reign, the current organizational structure instigated a set of exchanges between the Bolshoi and Mariinsky on an annual basis when the ballet …
A delicate, poetic soul with a keen sense of both history and of her own place in the continuum of Russia’s classical traditions, Alisa Barinova is one of the Mariinsky Ballet’s newest faces. This 2024 graduate was the top of her class, and promoted to second soloist during her second season with the company. Read …
After 11 years with the Mariinsky, Nail Enikeev finally received some well-deserved recognition. In the spring he was appointed a second soloist as he continues to perform solo character roles in numerous classical ballets. VaganovaToday discusses his artistic path and the recent changes in the theatre with him. Click here to read the Russian language …
One of the audience’s favorite Mariinsky ballerinas, Ekaterina Osmolkina is now in her 26th season with the company and not just performing but rehearsing other dancers as well. She offered VaganovaToday the rare chance to speak with her about her long career and her professional philosophy. Read on for more details and click here for …
Despite the conglomerate of French and Hungarian influences in a slightly confusing libretto, the ballet “Raymonda”, set in a Middle age castle, is a decidedly Russian work of art. Vaganova Today first witnessed this balletic masterpiece in 2007 when prima ballerina Uliana Lopatkina reprised the leading role twice in the three-night block. Nearly 20 years …
For those in the know, and even those who aren’t, not too long ago, Mariinsky prima ballerina Viktoria Tereshkina married soloist Roman Belyakov, and the two have become a common fixture not just on city sidewalks and the Petersburg stage, but various stages around the world. Vaganova Today attended their performance of “Romeo and Juliet” …
Москвич, выросший в Германии, Никита Корнеев уже девятой сезон выступает в Мариинском театре и давно танцует сольные партии. VaganovaToday побеседовал с ним чтобы узнать больше о его международном карьерном пути. Вы из балетной семьи? Мои родители были танцовщиками, у нас династия. Они работали в труппе Касаткиной-Васильева в Москве, и в 2000 году мы переехали в …
A Muscovite raised in Germany, Nikita Korneyev is now in his ninth season with the Mariinsky and has long been dancing solo roles. Vaganova Today sat down with him to learn more about his international career path. For the Russian version of this interview, please click here. * * * You come from a ballet …
It is with shock that we post about the loss of one of ballets biggest superstars, Vladimir Shklyarov, who passed away overnight. The Honored Artist of Russia, a superstar in the ballet world known for his electric onstage expression and virtuoso technique, was born in 1985 and joined the Mariinsky in 2003. Our condolences to …
With 30 years’ experience on stage at the Mariinsky Theatre, from the corps de ballet to solo parts, Nikolai Naumov now primarily performs acting roles. He spoke with VaganovaToday about his career and about acting technique on stage in the great theatre. The Russian version of this interview can be found here. You were born …