F. Poulenc, C. Frank
Symphonic concert
Dian Tchobanov
Conductor
Aglika Genova
Piano
Liuben Dimitrov
Piano
The opening of Opera Plovdiv’s symphonic season featuring Genova & Dimitrov piano duo - one of the most internationally sought-after piano duos. Their recitals and appearances with renowned orchestras and conductors on the world's most important concert stages are enthusiastically acclaimed by audience and press alike.
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
Mark Fowler
Roger De Bris
Alexander Baranov
Franz Liebkind
Evgeniy Arabadjiev
Franz Liebkind
Amedeo Giunta
Carmen Ghia
Alexander Bogdan Thompson
Tenor SS
Todor Borisov
Tenor SS
Mariya Anastasova
Usher
Mina-Vasilena Minkova
Usher
Mihaela Goncheva
Usher
Mariyana Panova
Sweet old lady
Yanitsa Nesheva
Sweet old lady
Mariya Anastasova
Sweet old lady
Zivko Peychev
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!
Concert model that brings together professional musicians from the orchestra of State Opera Plovdiv, young amateur instrumentalists, and the audience. Children from the residential care centers “Detska Kashta” and “Mayka Teresa” in Plovdiv are also part of the young performers.
Amedeo Giunta
Choreography and Lighting Design
Antonio Rosas
Dramaturg and Assistant Choreographer
Milen Apostolov
composer
Elitsa Georgieva
Set Design and Costumes
Lorenzo Pavesi
Seun
Antonio Rosas
Seun
Mayu Beppy
Si
Fumi Penchev
Si
Antonio Rosas
Pa Bas
Amedeo Giunta
Pa Bas
Alexandra Savova
Moeder
Georgina Cartwright
Moeder
Sebastian Harper
Sleg
Miray Istek
Sleg
Dian Raychev
Sy's father
Manami Nemoto
Destiny
Elena Kuchkova
Ma-Vel
Dian Raychev
Pa-Vel
Elena Filipova
Sleg's Assistant
Gabriela Ganeva
Sleg's Assistant
Tanya Dimitrova
Sleg's Assistant
Family ballet based on the novel Tarzan of the Apes by Edgar Rice Burroughs
Amedeo Giunta
Choreography and Lighting Design
Antonio Rosas
Dramaturg and Assistant Choreographer
Milen Apostolov
composer
Elitsa Georgieva
Set Design and Costumes
Lorenzo Pavesi
Seun
Antonio Rosas
Seun
Mayu Beppy
Si
Fumi Penchev
Si
Antonio Rosas
Pa Bas
Amedeo Giunta
Pa Bas
Alexandra Savova
Moeder
Georgina Cartwright
Moeder
Sebastian Harper
Sleg
Miray Istek
Sleg
Dian Raychev
Sy's father
Manami Nemoto
Destiny
Elena Kuchkova
Ma-Vel
Dian Raychev
Pa-Vel
Elena Filipova
Sleg's Assistant
Gabriela Ganeva
Sleg's Assistant
Tanya Dimitrova
Sleg's Assistant
Family ballet based on the novel Tarzan of the Apes by Edgar Rice Burroughs
Mozart
Mozart in E-flat
Evgeni Shevkenov
Conductor
Maryin Owen
Horn
A symphonic concert featuring special guest Martin Owen, one of the leading horn players on the European music scene and Principal Horn of the BBC Symphony Orchestra. As a soloist and chamber musician, he has performed at major international festivals and concert venues worldwide.
Veselka Kuncheva
Stage Director
Konstantin Dobroykov
CONDUCTOR
Nikolai Vodenicharov - Nikietsa
Berger
Tsveti Penyashki
Claude
Elena Sirakova
Sheila
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
Elin Stoyanova
Other people in the tribe
a book and lyrics by Gerome Ragni and James Rado and music by Galt MacDermot
Puccini
TURANDOT – CONCERT PERFORMANCE
Maria Radoeva
Turandot
Tanya Ivanova
Turandot
Boris Lukov
Calaf
Bozhidar Bozhkilov
Timur
Evgenia Ralcheva
Liu
Vera Girgonova
Liu
Yosif Slavov
Ping
Mark Fowler
Pang
Alexander Baranov
Pong
Boris Kuchkov
Emperor Altum
Final Concert of the Conducting Masterclass
In partnership with MDV (University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna)
Dian Tchobanov
Conductor
Постановка
Production
Darin Petkov
Production
Vera Petrova
Director
Maria Radoeva
Turandot
Ivan Momirov
Calaf
Bozhidar Bozhkilov
Timur
Evgeniy Arabadjiev
Timur
Evgenia Ralcheva
Liu
Vera Girgonova
Liu
Yosif Slavov
Ping
Mark Fowler
Pang
Alexander Baranov
Pong
Boris Kuchkov
Imperor
“Turandot” – an opera with puppets, bringing together Giacomo Puccini’s music with the magic of puppetry and visual theatre. Impressive set design, lavish costumes, masks and mechanical figures create a spectacular world where puppets come to life and become full-fledged stage partners to the opera singers. In 2026, the production returns to the stage as part of the celebrations marking the 100th anniversary of “Turandot”.
