National Opera and Ballet Theatre of Moldova, Opera house and theatre on Stefan cel Mare Boulevard, Chișinău, Moldova.
The National Opera and Ballet Theatre features modern facilities and performance spaces designed during the Soviet era in central Chișinău.
The theatre opened in 1957 following the return of Leningrad-trained dancers, establishing professional ballet performances in the Moldovan capital.
The theatre maintains its own orchestra, chorus, soloists, and ballet company, performing classical works like Giselle, The Sleeping Beauty, and Spartacus.
The ticket office operates Monday through Friday from 11:00 to 18:00, and weekends from 11:00 to 16:00, with prices at 10% of London equivalents.
In 2012, the institution was renamed to honor Maria Bieșu, a Moldovan soprano who performed at La Scala and received international recognition.
Location: Chișinău
Inception: 1955
Official opening: 1957
Address: 152 Bulevardul Ștefan cel Mare și Sfânt MD-2012 Chișinău
Phone: +37322245104
Website: https://tnob.md
GPS coordinates: 47.02765,28.82998
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:27
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