The well-known Romanian soprano Irina Iordachescu will be the new Violetta in “La Traviata" of Sofia Opera and Ballet – 4 January, 2014

Irina Iordachescu is a Romanian soprano which triumphs on the European stages. On 4 January 2014 at 19.00 h she will perform the role of Violetta in Verdi’s mas...

Appeal of acad. Plamen Kartaloff

Dear friends,In the 2014-15 season the Sofia Opera and Ballet offers its loyal audience a rich and varied programme: new premieres, visiting international artis...

26 March "GISELLE" – GUEST-PERFORMANCE OF SOLOISTS OF BOLSHOI THEATRE: DARIA KHOKHLOVA AND ARTEMY BELYAKOV AND CONDUCTOR SHUNGO MORIAMA

26.03.2017 16:00 GISELLEBallet by Adolphe Adam Libretto J. de Saint-Georges and T. Gautier Choreographed by J. Coralli, J. Perrot and M. Petipa Under the edit...

Confession - Masha Ilieva in the role of Madame Hortense in the ballet "Zorba the Greek"

Since the first production in Sofia (1995, revival: 12 June 2007) I was chosen for the role of Madame Hortense. For me personally this was a strange choice, bec...

We are presenting to you Endrik Wottich - guest soloist in the opera "Fidelio"

Endrik Wottich was born in Celle, Germany, and studied the violin and singing, the latter in Würzburg and after that he finished his studies in Julliard School...

We are presenting to you Kurt Rydl - guest soloist in the opera "Fidelio"

Kurt Rydl is one of the greatest basses of our time. He was born in Vienna and studied in his home town and in Moscow. He is bearer of the First price at the co...

We are presenting to you Hans-Joachim Frey - guest director in the opera "Fidelio"

Hans-Joachim Frey is one of the few European managers in the field of culture, who, except as Director of an international opera theatre, acted as General Direc...

Subscription cycles 2016/2017

Dear friends of the Sofia Opera and Ballet,To help you enjoy the full spectrum and diversity of opera and ballet at the Sofia National Opera and Ballet we’ve cr...

Tickets office

TICKET OFFICE Tickets for every performance of the Sofia National Opera and Ballet can be purchased in person at the ticket office of the theatre, by the offic...

Confession – Lorca Massine about himself

He is a polyglot. His grandmother on his mother’s side was a Russian princess. In his veins is flowing blue blood, because he is a half-prince. He likes people...

Interesting facts regarding the real Zorba the Greek

Recently the Greek newspaper "Ethnos" reported interesting news. They are connected with the prototype of Zorba the Greek - Nikos Kazantzakis' legendary charact...

The well-known tenor Marius Brenciu will sing Alfredo from “La Traviata” at Sofia Opera and Ballet

Marius Brenciu is a graduate of the Music Academy in Bucharest. Soon afterwards he made his debut as Don Ottavio in “Don Giovanni” from W.A. Mozart (1997). Stil...

Interesting facts about the real Zorba the Greek

Forthcoming – the premiere of the opera “Fidelio” by Ludwig van Beethoven!

Coming on the 15th of December at 19.00 is the long-expected for the Sofia National Opera and Ballet premiere of the only opera by Ludwig van Beethoven - "Fidel...

Music lovers will enjoy the Best of Alexandrina Pendatchanska at the Sofia Opera and Ballet on the 21st of December

The opera diva Alexandrina Pendatchanska has prepared some of her best performances of the classical repertoire for his forthcoming concert at the Sofia Nationa...