Repertoire

Premiere production of Simon Boccanegra by Giuseppe Verdi. Inspired by the historical figure of the Genoese Doge from the late Middle Ages, the opera reveals a world of political intrigue, power struggles, and deeply human drama.

“Die Zauberflöte” by Mozart – a production by leading theatre director Diana Dobreva, under the baton of Dian Tchobanov.
The allegorical musical fairy tale about the triumph of light over darkness comes to life through the digital language of scenographer Petko Tanchev and the imaginative costume design of Marina Raychinova.
“Die Zauberflöte” – a flight of imagination and an enchanting experience for audiences of all ages!

A family musical inspired by the song of the same name by Stefan Valdobrev. The story tells how children can rediscover their ability to dream, and how “busy” parents can reconnect with the warmth and meaning of shared experiences with their children.

a book and lyrics by Gerome Ragni and James Rado and music by Galt MacDermot

The ballet classic returns to the stage of Opera Plovdiv in a new production by choreographer Mariana Krancheva.

"La Traviata" is the most performed opera in the world, and it is also one of the most tragic love stories ever told. Often reaching an unrestrained and syrupy banality in its interpretations, it contains timeless themes and conflicts: society and the individual, morality and righteousness, exploitation and the exploited, parents and children, illness and life, sin and redemption...

The Punished Debauchee (Corruptor) or Don Giovanni; this is the original title of Mozart's opera; perhaps the most perfect embodiment of the European myth of the ultimate lover, whose eternal death flows into eternal presence.

They chose the wrong play, the wrong director, the wrong cast... Where did they succeed?
Bialystock and Bloom!
These names provoke hysterical laughter from anyone familiar with Mel Brooks' cult film and the subsequent Broadway musical, which won a record 12 Tony Awards!

"Romeo and Juliet" is undoubtedly one of the most popular and enduring tragic love stories of all time. Inspired by William Shakespeare's immortal tragedy, Sergei Prokofiev's ballet tells the story of two young lovers who dream of a life filled with unbridled passion and fiery love in a bold and brutal era, where questions of life and death are often resolved irrationally, in an atmosphere charged with intense emotions.

The Ballet of Opera Plovdiv presents the premiere dance production The Piano by Jiří Bubeníček, inspired by the iconic film The Piano, which won three Academy Awards.

The composer's final opera is a labyrinth of the dark corridors of politics and the love bound by it. It tells a story of friendship and forgiveness that triumph over jealousy and violence.

Demons invade the opera! Fiends possess the human soul! One of Verdi's bloodiest operas comes to life on the stage of Opera Plovdiv.

Artists driven by the freedom of spirit and the rebellion of youthful impulse, passionately professing a stirring love for others and for life.

As the Christmas holidays approach, the Ballet of the Plovdiv Opera will delight its audience with the classic ballet "The Nutcracker." The story immerses us in the magic of Christmas through the adventures of young Marie, who dreams of the perfect holiday gift. However, instead of that, she receives a nutcracker shaped like a soldier in an elegant uniform, who will take her on an unforgettable journey into a world of wonders and fantasy.

The story tells of the passionate and tragic love between the young officer Don José and the fiery Carmen. The opera is famous for its memorable melodies and dynamic plot.

Passion, drama, and unforgettable arias. A story of love, jealousy, and heroism in the heart of Rome

The classic 'Giselle' comes to life on the stage of Opera Plovdiv, taking the audience into a world of love, betrayal, and self-sacrifice.

Based on the novel by Leo Tolstoy and music by Tchaikovsky

The 1920s. A fifteen-year-old girl from Japan dreams of a world filled with "love and freedom"—a world where a woman is happy, loved, and loving, dressed in silk dresses, with modern hairstyles and pearls, with rights, freedom, and the choice to be rich, independent, modern. This world is called America, and the girl's dream is the "American Dream."

The darkest family in America takes center stage in the hit musical comedy about love, family, trust, and growth... with a touching and surprising twist.

Opera in dance based on the masterpieces "La Traviata" by Verdi, "Madame Butterfly" and "Tosca" by Puccini and "Norma" by Bellini

Can a poor flower girl with a street dialect be transformed into a "real lady"? The bet between Professor Higgins and Colonel Pickering triggers a domino effect of comical adventures against the backdrop of classic Broadway songs like “Wouldn’t It Be Lovely,” “With a Little Bit of Luck,” “I Could Have Danced All Night,” and many more.

"The most classical of the classics and the most Viennese of the Viennese operettas!

The legendary musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice in the production by Veselka Kuneva.

Musical
By arrangement with the Really Useful Group Ltd.

Figaro! Figaro! Figaro! One of the most famous comic operas in the world comes to life on the stage of Opera Plovdiv.

Contemporary dance theater: The Long Christmas dinner based on the play by Thornton Wilder, with music by Vivaldi, and Women in D Minor inspired by Federico García Lorca's The House of Bernarda Alba

The monumental cantata Carmina Burana by Carl Orff is among the most recognizable works in classical music. Inspired by medieval Latin and German verses, the piece unfolds vivid scenes of spring, love, youth, and the transience of human happiness.

Sergei Prokofiev retells Charles Perrault through magical music, while choreographer Boryana Sechanova transforms the classic fairy tale into a wonder for the whole family.

,,The more, the merrier!"
The delightful stories of Winnie the Pooh and his friends Eeyore, Piglet, Kanga, Roo, Rabbit, and Christopher Robin come to life on the stage of Opera Plovdiv.

A magical children’s musical that brings young audiences into the enchanting world of Snow White, her loyal friends the Dwarfs, and the wicked Queen. With vibrant sets, captivating music, and dynamic dances, the show celebrates the strength of kindness and friendship, inviting children and their parents on an unforgettable journey filled with joy and adventure.

A dance story about us, about those who live here and now, who create great things, discover and make mistakes, love and hate... Those of us who decide what our TOMORROW will be after today and live fully for it right now!

A ballet gala featuring highlights from classical and contemporary ballets performed by the Ballet of Opera Plovdiv.

Program:
Wagner – Overture from the opera Der fliegende Holländer
Wagner – “Wesendonck Lieder”
Wagner – Prelude and “Liebestod” (Death of Isolde) from the opera “Tristan und Isolde”
R. Strauss – “Dance of the Seven Veils” from the opera “Salome”

Program:
Tchaikovsky – Piano Concerto No. 1
Dvořák – Symphony No. 9 “From the New World”

Program:
Shostakovich – Violin Concerto No. 1
Bernstein – Overture from the Operetta “Candide”
Bernstein – Symphonic Dances from “West Side Story”

Program:
P. Vladigerov – Rhapsody “Vardar”
V. Stoyanov – Piano Concerto No. 3
Beethoven – Symphony No. 3 “Eroica”

Under the auspices of His Eminence Metropolitan Nikolai of Plovdiv
Program:
G. Fauré – Requiem
With the participation of the Children’s Choir ‘Detska Kitka’, conducted by Yana Deliradeva

Program:
Danny Elfman – Percussion Concerto
P. I. Tchaikovsky – Symphony No. 5

Part I
Joaquín Turina – Danzas Fantásticas
Joaquín Rodrigo – Fantasía para un gentilhombre

Part II
Joaquín Rodrigo – Concierto Andaluz
Joaquín Turina – Sinfonía Sevillana

With the support of the Embassy of the Kingdom of Spain in Bulgaria and the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation.