THE BOLSHOI THEATRE
The Bolshoi Theatre (literally ‘Big Theatre’)
is the ideal venue to see the greatest Russian masterpieces
of opera and ballet performed by these famous companies,
which have existed since 1776. Its present day members include
some 90 singers, 200 chorus members, and 230 musicians in
two orchestras who perform in their grand neo-classical
theatre. Great Russian operas by Mussorgsky, Borodin, Tchaikovsky,
Glinka, Profiev and Rimsky-Korsakov feature prominently
in its schedules alongside the standard operatic repertoire.
The theatre is undergoing renovations. While these take
place most of the performances will be transferred from
the Main Hall to the theatre’s Small Hall (a smaller
version of the Main Hall) and others will be staged at the
Kremlin State Palace.
The Bolshoi Ballet’s present high reputation in the
world of dance follows its long history of association with
many great dancers, choreographers and composer and the
landmark events in ballet history which have taken place
there such as the first performance of Swan Lake in 1877.
Moscow is certainly worth visiting even without the inducement
of a performance and the city’s beautifully decorated
and efficient metro which is ready to take its visitors
to a host of other interesting attractions such as Red Square,
St Basil’s Cathedral, the Kremlin, the Novedevichy
Convent and the Tretjakov Gallery. As well as the Bolshoi
Theatre there is also the Helikon Opera Theatre, the Novaya
Opera House and the Moscow Operetta Theatre. Concerts can
be heard at the Moscow State Conservatoire, The Tchaikovsky
Concert Hall and the Moscow International Arts Centre.
We will be pleased to provide tickets for performances at
any of Moscow’s theatres or concert venues and to
arrange for guided sight-seeing
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offer packages including return flights, transfers
from the airport to the hotel and return, three hotel
nights with breakfast and opera synopses. The prices
shown below do not include visas. The prices of theatre
tickets are shown on the programme.
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| HOTELS
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Price
per person
for 3 nights
Including flights |
Extra
night
per person |
Single
Room
supplement for
1 extra night |
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Baltschug Kempinski 5 star
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£865 |
£132 |
£109 |
| Hotel
Marco Polo Presnja 4 star |
£756 |
£99 |
£80 |
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Ukraina 3 star
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£690 |
£80 |
£70 |
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are subject to price variation and availability at
the time of booking.
We are always pleased to adapt our tours for individual
requirements; extra nights, extra performances and
we can pre-book from a wide selection of city tours.
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Hotel
Detail
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The
Baltschug Kempinski *****
I s a five star luxury hotel ideally located just
across the Moskva River from Red Square and the Kremlin.
It is an ideal base to explore Moscow’s tourist
attractions. It offers 230 rooms and suites each equipped
with: Room service, air conditioning, satellite TV,
hairdryer, telephone, minibar and radio. Our offer
is based on a de-luxe double room; for Kremlin view
rooms please enquire. 5 star facilities include: Bar,
restaurants, fitness centre, beauty parlour, sauna,
solarium, casino, currency exchange, safe, swimming
pool and babysitter. A superb hotel to choose for
a romantic Moscow visit. |
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The
Marco Polo Presnja Hotel ****
Hotel is a conveniently located four-star private
property, which is walking distance from the Red Square,
the Kremlin and the Bolshoi Theatre. It is a superb
choice for discerning travellers who like the personal
touch and boutique style. Our offer is based on standard
rooms but for special occasions superior rooms and
suites are available on request. Each room includes
the following amenities: Satellite television and
movie channels, direct dial telephone, air conditioning,
ensuite bathroom. A great choice for that special
occasion or romantic stay in Moscow. |
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Hotel
Ukraina ***
is in a magnificent building built by the order
of Stalin and nick named as one of ‘Stalin’s
Birthday cakes’. It is in a good central location
on the bank of the Moskva river within a short distance
from the Novy Arbat street. The rooms are old fashioned
and out dated but comfortable, each equipped with
direct dial phone, minibar, sat-tv and ensuite bathroom.
The restaurant for individual guests is nice and
food / service excellent. Services include bar,
restaurant, beauty parlour, solarium, nightclub,
currency exchange. The nearest metro station is
Kievskaya. All together a fascinating place to stay
and for exploring Moscow’s sightseeing attractions
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Opera
Schedule
September
2010
Tu 14 Ballet. CREATION
W 15 Ballet. CREATION
Th 16 Ballet. CREATION
F 17 Ballet. CREATION
Sa 18 Ballet. CREATION
Su 19 Ballet. CREATION
Tu 21 Ballet. ESMERALDA
W 22 Ballet. ESMERALDA
Th 23 Ballet. SWAN LAKE
F 24 Ballet. SWAN LAKE
Sa 25 THE GOLDEN COCKEREL-Rimsky-Korsakov. 11am & 7pm
Su 26 Ballet. SWAN LAKE
Tu 28 BORIS GODUNOV-Mussorgsky
W 29 BORSI GODUNOV-Mussorgsky
Th 30 Ballet. LA BAYADÈRE
October 2010
F 1 Ballet. LA BAYADÈRE
Sa 2 IOLANTE-Tchaikovsky 12 noon
Su 3 IOLANTE-Tchaikovsky 12 noon
Su 3 Ballet. LA BAYADÈRE
Th 7 Ballet. ROMEO & JULIET
F 8 Ballet. ROMEO & JULIET
Sa 9 Ballet. CIPOLLINO 11am
Sa 9 Ballet. ROMEO & JULIET
Su 10 TOSCA-Puccini 12 noon & 7pm
Tu 12 L’ENFANT ET LES SORTILEGES & DER ZWERG –
operas in concert performance
W 13 L’ENFANT ET LES SORTILEGES & DER ZWERG –
operas in concert performance
W 13 Ballet. LA FILLE DU PHARAON
Th 14 Ballet. LA FILLE DU PHARAON
Th 14 Ballet. LA FILLE DU PHARAON
F 15 Ballet. LA FILLE DU PHARAON
Sa 16 Ballet. LA FILLE DU PHARAON
Th 21 Ballet. THE SLEEPING BEAUTY
F 22 Ballet. THE SLEEPING BEAUTY
Sa 23 Ballet. THE SLEEPING BEAUTY
Su 24 Ballet. THE SLEEPING BEAUTY
Th 28 DON GIOVANNI-Mozart
F 29 DON GIOVANNI-Mozart
Sa 30 DON GIOVANNI-Mozart
November 2010
Tu 2 DON GIOVANNI-Mozart
W 3 DON GIOVANNI-Mozart
F 5 Ballet. LA FILLE MAL GARDÉE
W 3 DON GIOVANNI-Mozart
F 5 Ballet. LA FILLE MAL GARDÉE 11am
F 5 Ballet. ROMEO & JULIET
Sa 6 THE GOLDEN COCKEREL-Rimsky-Korsakov 11am
Sa 6 Ballet. ROMEO & JULIET
Su 7 Ballet. ROMEO & JULIET
Tu 9 MACBETH-Verdi
W 10 MACBETH-Verdi
Th 11 Ballet. SPARTACUS
F 12 Ballet. SPARTACUS
Sa 13 Ballet. SPARTACUS
Su 14 THE TSAR’S BRIDE-Rimsky-Korsakov 12 noon &
7pm
Tu 16 Ballet. ESMERALDA
W 17 Ballet. ESMERALDA
Tu 23 WOZZECK-Berg
W 24 WOZZECK-Berg
Th 25 WOZZECK-Berg
F 26 WOZZECK-Berg
M 29 THE SNOW MAIDEN-Rimsky-Korsakov
Tu 30 THE SNOW MAIDEN-Rimsky-Korsakov
December 2010
Sa 4 Ballet. CIPOLLINO 11am
Sa 4 TOSCA-Puccini
Su 5 Ballet-CIPOLLINO
Su 5 TOSCA-Puccini
Sa 11 NABUCCO-Verdi 12noon
Sa 11 NABUCCO-Verdi
Su 12 Ballet. THE NUTCRACKER
F 17 Ballet. THE NUTCRACKER
Su 19 Ballet. THE NUTCRACKER
W 22 One-act ballets. SERENADE, RUBIES & HERMAN SCHMERMAN
Th 23 One-act ballets. SERENADE, RUBIES & HERMAN SCHMERMAN
Sa 25 IOLANTA-Tchaikovsky 12noon
Sa 25 One-act ballets. SERENADE, RUBIES & HERMAN SCHMERMAN
Su 26 One-act ballets. SERENADE, RUBIES & HERMAN SCHMERMAN
12noon & 7pm
Tu 28 THE TSAR’S BRIDE-Rimsky-Korsakov
W 29 THE TSAR’S BRIDE-Rimsky-Korsakov
Th 30 Ballet. THE NUTCRACKER 12noon & 7pm
F 31 Ballet. THE NUTCRACKER 12noon & 7pm
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