National Opera and Ballet Theater Sofia
The National Opera and Ballet Theater Sofia (Bulgarian: Национална опера и балет) is a Bulgarian institution for opera and ballet performances in the Bulgarian capital Sofia .
Bulgaria's first opera house was founded in 1890, but quickly closed again due to limited financial resources. The Bulgarian Opera Society was founded in 1908, and in 1922 it was nationalized. In 1922 its name was changed to National Opera, and its first performances took place in 1928. It was closed during the Second World War, but soon after the war it was reopened with state subsidies along with restoration work. The Sofia National Opera and Ballet Theater received its architectural design in 1921 and was renovated in 1953.
Assen Najdenow was chief conductor of the house from 1944.