New Opera (Moscow)

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The New Opera ( Russian Новая Опера ) in Moscow is an opera house with a permanent ensemble. The New Opera was founded in 1991 by Russian conductor Yevgeny Kolobov with the support of Moscow Mayor Yuri Luzhkov . Until his death in 2003, Kolobow was chief conductor and artistic director of the New Opera, one of the most popular operas in Moscow.

The Neue Oper has its own orchestra and a permanent opera choir. In contrast to the other major opera houses in Russia, which at the time permanently hired their soloists , Kolobov introduced a system of temporary engagement right from the start , which enabled him to hire promising talents and experiments. The New Opera building was erected in 1997 in the Hermitage Park and offers more than 700 seats.

Under Kolobov, the New Opera became known for its innovative performance of classical Russian works. With his shortened version of Eugene Onegin , the Neue Oper toured on Broadway, among other places .

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Individual evidence

  1. ↑ a b Sophia Kishkovsky: Yevgeny Kolobov, 57; Founded at Opera Theater. In: The New York Times , June 17, 2003.
  2. ↑ a b About our Theater on the website of the New Opera, Moscow. (Retrieved April 8, 2010.)
  3. ↑ Michael Specter: A Musical Iconoclast Exports His Vision. In: The New York Times , November 18, 1997.

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