The Operetta Theater (Kiev) is a small life of a lonely soul. It gives us an unforgettable experience of subtle mystery, riot of colors and a bizarre game of imagination. Such necessary and desired emotions can be obtained in one of the best theaters in Ukraine, which has become a favorite place for family pastime for Kiev residents, city guests and tourists from all over the world.
Kiev National Academic Operetta Theater
The theater is located on Vasilkovskaya street of the capital, in the house number 53. The theater building is very large and beautiful. It impresses passers-by and tourists with its simplicity and mysterious appeal. The Operetta Theater (Kiev) was founded back in 1934. Since 2003, the main artistic director of the theater is Bogdan Strutinsky.
Idea of ​​creation
The building of the Operetta Theater in Kiev is the Trinity People’s House, which was built in the years 1901-1902 in the style of rationalism. The architect of the building was Gennady Antonovsky. For him, the construction of this building was the most significant architectural work. The idea of ​​creating a people's house arose in the circles of the Kiev Literacy Society. The house was supposed to be a kind of club for a wide range of visitors. The Literacy Society did not have enough funds to implement its project to the full, but wealthy residents of the city interestedly responded to the proposal and invested their money in the construction.
About the architect
Gennady Antonovsky was chosen as the architect of this building on a competitive basis. His rival was Nikolai Zhukov. Antonovsky decided to make drawings and start construction work disinterestedly. This circumstance allowed us to start work in the near future. At the final stage of construction, Gennady Antonovsky slept. He handed over the project management to his work colleagues - P.I. Hollandsky and V.P. Motsoku also on an unselfish basis.
Theater inside and out
The Operetta Theater (Kiev), whose photo can be seen below, is a two-story brick building. The shape of the building is very simple - rectangular. On the longitudinal part you can find the lobby, foyer, auditorium and the stage. Initially, the audience hall was designed for 1006 people, but after reconstruction it began to accommodate only 799 spectators. In the hall you can see two tiers of balconies that rely on cast-iron columns and stalls.
The building was built in a rational style with the use of decorative and structural possibilities of masonry. The windows in the room are very large and elongated. In profile, the building resembles a sketch of modernist architecture. The central part of the main facade is decorated with stucco decoration and busts of N.V. Gogol and T.G. Shevchenko.
Kiev National Operetta Theater
This is a modern musical theater of the European level, which is popular, respected and loved not only in Ukraine, but also abroad. The Kiev operetta is one of the oldest musical and theater institutions in Ukraine. In addition, the theater is a laureate and winner of many international music and theater competitions. He constantly opens up new talents, surprises his audience and creates unique sensational projects that advance the Ukrainian theater tradition forward.
The word "operetta" comes from the Italian word, the literal translation of which means "little opera." This is a special kind of musical theater, which combines dance, ballet, elements of pop art, as well as vocal and instrumental music. It is for this reason that the operetta is a storehouse of talent, chic and culture, which are manifested here in all their diversity. Jacques Offenbach is considered the creator of operetta as a genre. J. Offenbach is a French cellist, composer and theater conductor. According to some opinions, this is one of the most gifted composers of the 19th century.
Supervisor
The director of the Kiev operetta is Bogdan Dmitrievich Strutinsky, a Ukrainian theater director and Honored Artist. Bogdan Dmitrievich was born in 1970 in the village of Old Lisets (Ivano-Frankivsk). He studied at the Kaluga School of Culture, then transferred to the Rivne Institute of Culture. From there, he left a year later, transferred to the theater institute. Bogdan Dmitrievich trained in Poland and Moscow, according to the year, respectively. In 2002, he became the director of the Independence Day holiday on Independence Square in Kiev. A year later, B. Strutinsky took the post of artistic director and director of the Kiev Operetta. His activity is marked by the Certificate of Merit of the Verkhovna Rada and the Order of the III degree "For Merit".
History
The Operetta Theater since 1934 was called the State Theater of Musical Comedy of the Ukrainian SSR. In 1996, he became the Kiev State Operetta Theater. In 2004, the theater was awarded the title of academic, and in 2009 - national.
In 1907, N. Sadovsky founded the first stationary Ukrainian theater in the building of the People’s House. The theater was staffed by people who are known to the country not only as cultural figures, but also as important political and public figures. Together with N. Sadovsky in the theater worked: M. Zankovetskaya, P. Saksagansky, M. Kropyvnytsky. It is worth noting that it was in the Kiev theater that the premiere of the most talented composer N. Lysenko “Natalka-Poltavka” took place.
Unofficially, the theater has two birthdays - January 13, 1934 and December 14, 1935. In 1934, the official opening of the stationary theater led by V. Benediktov took place. In 1935, the premiere of "The Bat" by J. Strauss was shown.
The 1950-60s were characterized by an influx of talented youth who began to take the theater to a new level. Time 1970-90 It was noted by the activities of outstanding personalities known throughout the country (V. Begma, V. Shulakov, S. Smeyan, D. Shevtsov, B. Sharvarko and many others).
War time
During the war, the Kiev National Operetta Theater was evacuated to Kazakhstan. Despite the depressing mood and the general atmosphere of tension, the cooperation of professionals from Kazakhstan and Ukraine contributed to the strengthening of creative ties. Two theatrical operetta seasons took place in Kazakhstan. In the fall of 1944, the theater was returned to its homeland.
Theater management
During 1964-2003, the theater was led by talented artists of Ukraine: A. Barseghyan, S. Smeyan, V. Begma, B. Sharvarko and V. Shulakov. The Kiev Operetta Theater from 1980 to 2010 was under the artistic direction of the choreographer Alexander Segal - People's Artist of the Ukrainian SSR. The main choirmaster from 1970 to 1973 was Yevgeny Savchuk - People's Artist and Hero of Ukraine. From 1989 to 2014, the post of choirmaster was transferred to V.N. Vorovulev, Honored Art Worker of Ukraine. People's Artist of Ukraine Bogdan Strutinsky took up the post of director of the theater only in 2003. The main artist of the theater is Andrei Romanchenko.
Bogdan Strutinsky got a difficult task - to turn the "old pages" of the history of the theater and write new ones. For a very short period of time, he underwent dramatic changes in the usual way. He significantly updated the creative composition and successfully combined classical and modern productions in the repertoire. Despite the slowness and stagnation of theatrical life, B. Strutinsky was not afraid to make bold decisions, invite talented youth to audition and create good conditions for her creative self-development. The successful closing of the season showed the results of the labors of the new director of the theater - there were positive changes in almost all areas.
Personalities
The Operetta Theater (Kiev) can delight its viewers thanks to the excellent management and executive staff who work harmoniously and amicably. The theater has Honored Artists of Ukraine and prominent artists. Among the People's Artists of Ukraine can be identified: Litvinenko S. And., Rozhkova V. F., Segala A., Timoshko T., Trofimchuk A., Shevtsova D. A., etc. Honored Art Workers: Vorulev V. N., Yaroshenko I.V., Strutinsky B.D. Honored Artists: Pidgoretsky A.N., Zaporozhtseva L.D., Zeldich L.V. Honored Workers of Culture: Gulo V.D., Tsurkan V.L., Kogut O. IN.
There are many newcomers in the theater who have every chance of becoming the new stars of the Kiev operetta.
Repertoire
The repertoire of the operetta theater (Kiev) is very diverse. The theater often shows contemporary productions that are close to us in spirit and in issues. Classical traditions are also observed for lovers of golden classics and tourists who wish to plunge into the world of Ukrainian theater art.
To date, anyone can visit the following performances: “Countess Maritsa”, “Suite for Foreigners”, “Only girls in jazz, or SUGAR”, “Cat at home”, “Kiss me, Ket!”, “For two hares”, “Dinner Party with Italians”, “Tango of Life”, “Sounds of Music”, etc. The operetta's repertoire (Kiev) is constantly updated, delighting and surprising the audience. The Kiev National Academic Operetta Theater is the most dynamic and rapidly changing in terms of changing repertoire.
The concert “Music from movies. Concert” can be attributed to the best premieres of the year. Take 1 ". This concert brought together film and music lovers. The creators chose the legendary music from the movie, which makes us smile with our eyes and soul. Interestingly, she was selected from completely different films - from classics to science fiction. Performing theater artists to the sounds of a symphony orchestra, chic design and a subtle directorial idea made this premiere a real holiday.
It is also worth mentioning the premiere of the ballet "Mozart Underground". This premiere was a bold and original decision. The authors decided to convey the divine music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart using the language of dance. The main idea of ​​the performance is, of course, love, which pushes us to wonderful actions, ignites hearts and gives warmth. The storyline is such that a young but impoverished man falls in love with a rich girl. The ballet was intended not to transform Mozart’s music in a modern way, but to convey the idea that some things have no age and term.
Also, the IV O-Fest International Music Festival was held in the theater, in which artists, conductors and musicians from around the world (Georgia, Lithuania, China, Slovakia, Hungary, etc.) took part. Participants demonstrated their talents in two directions - opera and operetta. The festival lasted 4 days, and it became a real holiday for the entire cultural capital. The best operettas of the Kiev Theater are almost always available for viewing within one week. All of the above performances were not just exciting, but significant for the institution, strengthening its role in the theater world.
Reviews
First, we note that the theater is open to all comers all week. Schedule: from 12:00 to 16:00 and from 17:00 to 19:00. Operetta (Kiev) is recognized as one of the most beloved cultural places to visit not only by the people of Kiev, but also by the guests of the city and the townspeople of the nearby territories. Everyone can see hundreds of enthusiastic reviews of people who first visited the Kiev operetta.
In their reviews, most viewers emphasize several important points: the chic and festive decoration of the hall, elegant costumes of the artists, divine music, pleasant staff and, of course, the talented and beautiful theater artists who know how to capture all attention and not let go until the last second . The Kiev operetta is secretly recognized as the most favorite place for cultural recreation.
Summing up some results of the article, I would like to note that the Kiev operetta is a cultural institution of the highest level, which everyone should visit in order to more deeply penetrate theatrical life.