February/ 3
Prokofiev
Peter and the Wolf
Petar Tuleshkov
Conductor
Slavcho Nikolov
Director
Alexander Gyoshev
Set designer
Romina Slavova
Choreographer
Elena Kuchkova
Head of the ballet group
Marina Beleva
Repetiteur
Piotr Sułkowski
Conductor
Ursula Horner
Director
Tanya Ivanova
Tosca
Ivaylo Mihaylov
Cavardossi
Carlos Almaguer
Scarpia
Bozhidar Bozhkilov
Angelotti
Alexander Baranov
Spoletta
Evgeniy Arabadjiev
Sarcristan
Nikolay Bachev
Sciarrone
Vasil Igov
Jailer
Passion, drama, and unforgettable arias. A story of love, jealousy, and heroism in the heart of Rome
March/ 8
Grigor Palikarov
Conductor
Ursula Horner
Director
Maria Radoeva
Carmen
Ivan Momirov
Dom Jose
Yosif Slavov
Escamillo
Vera Girgonova
Micaela
Evgeniy Arabadjiev
Zuniga
Nikolay Bachev
Morales
Mariya Anastasova
Frasquita
Neli Petkova
Mercedes
Alexander Baranov
Dancairo
Mark Fowler
Remendado
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.
Dian Tchobanov
Conductor
Nina Naidenova
Director
Vera Girgonova
Violetta Valery
Reinaldo Droz
Alfredo Germont,
Yosif Slavov
Giorgio Germont
Mariya Anastasova
Flora Bervoix
Alexander Baranov
Gastone
Evgeniy Arabadjiev
Barone Douphol
Alper Yunlyutürk
Marchese d'Obigny
Vladimir Nikov
Dottore Grenvil
Elena Chavdarova
Annina
"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...
Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan
The Producers
Nina Naidenova
Director
Konstantin Dobroykov
CONDUCTOR
Georgi Dinev
Max Bialystock
Victor Ibrishimov
Leo Bloom
Natali Trifonova
Ulla
Atanas Srebrev
Roger De Bris
Alexander Baranov
Franz Liebkind
Amedeo Giunta
Carmen Ghia
Alexander Bogdan Thompson
Tenor SS
Mariya Anastasova
Usher
Lyubomira Petrova
Usher
Mina-Vasilena Minkova
Usher
Mariyana Panova
Sweet old lady
Mariya Anastasova
Sweet old lady
Yanitsa Nesheva
Sweet old lady
Zivko Peychev
Accountant
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!
Petar Tuleshkov
Conductor
Vesa Tonova
Dirctor
Marius Petipa
Choreography
Aneliya Dimitrova
Giselle
Solomon Osazuva
Albret
The classic 'Giselle' comes to life on the stage of Opera Plovdiv, taking the audience into a world of love, betrayal, and self-sacrifice.
Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan
The Producers
Nina Naidenova
Director
Konstantin Dobroykov
CONDUCTOR
Georgi Dinev
Max Bialystock
Victor Ibrishimov
Leo Bloom
Natali Trifonova
Ulla
Atanas Srebrev
Roger De Bris
Alexander Baranov
Franz Liebkind
Amedeo Giunta
Carmen Ghia
Alexander Bogdan Thompson
Tenor SS
Mariya Anastasova
Usher
Lyubomira Petrova
Usher
Mina-Vasilena Minkova
Usher
Mariyana Panova
Sweet old lady
Mariya Anastasova
Sweet old lady
Yanitsa Nesheva
Sweet old lady
Zivko Peychev
Accountant
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!
April/ 4
Mozart
Die Zauberflöte
Diana Dobreva
Director
Petar Tuleshkov
Conductor
Evgeniy Arabadjiev
Sarastro
Mark Fowler
Tamino
Svilen Nikolov
Papageno
Mariya Slavova
Die Königin der Nacht
Evgenia Ralcheva
Pamina
Georgi Devedjiev
Monostatos
Mariya Anastasova
Papagena
Vera Girgonova
Erste Dame
Eirini Zoi Christodoulou
Zweite Dame
Tsvetanka Angelova
Dritte Dame
Bozhidar Bozhkilov
Der Sprecher
Konstantinos Albantis
Priester
Vladimir Nikov
Priester
“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!
Easter Concert
Spanish Night
Veselka Kuncheva
Stage Director
Konstantin Dobroykov
CONDUCTOR
Nikolai Vodenicharov - Nikietsa
Berger
Tsveti Penyashki
Claude
Elena Sirakova
Sheila
Michael Fleming
Hud
Yoan Popov
Woof
Edit Undjian
Jeannie
Gergana Tsakova
Dionne
Kalina Kostova
Crissy
Gergana Peykova
Ronny
Gabriela Stamova
Other people in the tribe
Mihaela Goncheva
Other people in the tribe
Todor Borisov
Other people in the tribe
a book and lyrics by Gerome Ragni and James Rado and music by Galt MacDermot
June/ 1
Orf
Carmina Burana
Jacopo Sipari Di Pescasseroli
Conductor
Boryana Sechanova
Choreographer
Petko Tanchev
Set Designer and multimedia
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.
July/ 7
Verdi
Nabucco
Vasko Vassilev: The Journey
Rossini
Semiramide
Marshall Brickman, Rick Elicе and Andrew Lippa
The Addams Family
Petar Odajiev
Director
Konstantin Dobroykov
CONDUCTOR
Evgeniy Arabadjiev
Gomez Addams
Kerana
Morticia Addams
Kalina Kostova
Wednesday Addams
Matey Minchev
Pugsley Addams
Alexander Baranov
Uncle Fester
Dimitar Angelov
Mama Addams
Nikolay Bachev
Lurch
Daniel Rusev
Mal Beineke
Mariyana Panova
Alice Beineke
Victor Ibrishimov
Lucas Beineke
Mariya Atanasova
The Cousin/The Thing/It
The Ancient Theater transforms into a haunted mansion, home to America's darkest family, in the Broadway hit musical comedy about love, family, trust, and growth. Featuring the familiar characters and melodies from The Addams Family films
Verdi
La Traviata
Grigor Palikarov
Conductor
Nina Naidenova
Director
Nadine Sierra
Violetta Valéry
Egor Zhuravskii
Alfredo Germont
Yosif Slavov
Giorgio Germont
Kiril Manolov
Giorgio Germont
Mariya Anastasova
Flora Bervoix
Alexander Baranov
Gastone
Mark Fowler
Gastone
Evgeniy Arabadjiev
Barone Douphol
Alper Yunlyutürk
Marchese d'Obigny
Vladimir Nikov
Dottore Grenvil
Elena Chavdarova
Annina
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...
Hair
Veselka Kuncheva
Stage Director
Konstantin Dobroykov
CONDUCTOR
Nikolai Vodenicharov - Nikietsa
Berger
Tsveti Penyashki
Claude
Elena Sirakova
Sheila
Michael Fleming
Hud
Yoan Popov
Woof
Edit Undjian
Jeannie
Gergana Tsakova
Dionne
Kalina Kostova
Crissy
Gergana Peykova
Ronny
Gabriela Stamova
Other people in the tribe
Mihaela Goncheva
Other people in the tribe
Todor Borisov
Other people in the tribe
a book and lyrics by Gerome Ragni and James Rado and music by Galt MacDermot
Verdi
Aida
Dian Tchobanov
Conductor
Nina Naidenova
Director
Evgenia Ralcheva
Aida
Ivan Momirov
Radames
Maria Radoeva
Amneris
Kiril Manolov
Ramfis
Bozhidar Bozhkilov
Ramfis
Ivaylo Dzhurov
Pharaoh of Egypt
Svetlana Ivanova
High Priestess
Boris Kuchkov
Messenger
Aida is a masterpiece by Giuseppe Verdi that tells the tragic love story of the Ethiopian princess Aida and the Egyptian warrior Radames. Verdi’s beautiful music expresses deep emotions and the struggle between love and duty.
August/ 3
Andrew Lippa and Tim Rice
Jesus Christ Superstar
Veselka Kuncheva
Stage Director
Konstantin Dobroykov
CONDUCTOR
Nikolai Vodenicharov - Nikietsa
Jesus Christ
Vladimir Mihaylov
Judas Iscariot
Kerana
Mary Magdalene
Tsveti Penyashki
Pontius Pilate
Vladimir Nikov
Ciaphas
Konstantin Katsarov
Annas
August Metodiev
Peter
Mark Fowler
Simon Zealotes
Vladimir Vasilev
Priest
Nikolay Bachev
Priest
Evgeniy Arabadjiev
King Herot
The legendary musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice in the production by Veselka Kuneva.
A night at the opera with Queen
Konstantin Dobroykov
CONDUCTOR
Slavin Slavchev
Soloist
Dobrin Vekilov - Doni
Soloist
Slavcho Nikolov
Soloist
Venko Poromanski
Soloist
Mihail Shishkov
Soloist
Vera Girgonova
soprano
The greatest hits of QUEEN performed by well-known Bulgarian rock musicians and the Orchestra and Choir of the Plovdiv Opera, once again at the Ancient Theatre!
Bizet
Carmen
Grigor Palikarov
Conductor
Ursula Horner
Director
Svetlina Stoyanova
Mezzo-Soprano
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.
September/ 1
Orf
Carmina Burana
Jacopo Sipari Di Pescasseroli
Conductor
Boryana Sechanova
Choreographer
Petko Tanchev
Set Designer and multimedia
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.