Opera and Ballet Theatre of Dnipro, Opera house on Dmytro Yavornytsky Avenue, Dnipro, Ukraine
The Opera and Ballet Theatre of Dnipro is a performance venue on Dmytro Yavornytsky Avenue featuring modern design combined with classical architectural elements. The building contains multiple halls of varying sizes for opera and ballet productions.
The theatre opened on December 26, 1974 with a performance of Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake, marking the beginning of a new era in the city's performing arts. Its founding reflected the cultural development during the Soviet period.
The theatre presents operas by Italian composers such as Verdi and Puccini alongside Ukrainian works by Mykola Lysenko and other regional artists. This blend of European tradition and local music shapes the programming and draws diverse audiences.
The theatre is centrally located and easy to reach, with regular performances throughout the season across multiple halls. Tickets can be purchased online or at the box office in the main entrance hall.
In 1988 the theatre company performed at the legendary Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow, demonstrating its artistic capabilities on an international stage. This recognition stood as a highlight for the local arts community.
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