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It's one of the most famous theatres in the world and one of the most beautiful.

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Spotlight on Russia asks, is there anything more delightful than ...

Ballet at the Bolshoi ?

A trip to the Bolshoi Theatre is an incredible experience, even before the performance begins. The theatre is a masterpiece of Russian neoclassical design. It seats over two thousand people in a wonderland of hanging chandeliers, gold decoration and red velvet furnishings.

The Bolshoi has a history that's almost as dramatic as one of its performances. The original theatre was Prince Urussov's Public Opera and Ballet Theatre, commissioned by Catherine the Great in 1776 and backed by the Englishman Michael Maddox.

The first disaster struck in 1805 when fire damaged it beyond repair. The architect, Osip Bove, designed a new building which opened in 1825. However, disaster struck again in 1853 when the theatre caught fire and the blaze raged for days. Almost all the interior was destroyed, but the outer walls remained more or less intact.

The interior of the building was rebuilt in 1856 by the architect Albert Kavos.

The Bolshoi has always been associated with ballet, and it's the home of the Bolshoi Ballet troupe. It has hosted some of Russia's most famous performances and celebrated premieres by some of the best composers. Glinka's opera, A Life for the Tsar, premiered here on 7^th September, 1842, and Richard Wagner conducted a series of concerts here in 1863. In 1877, Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake was first performed here, and it remains a popular favourite. This century, works by the composers Prokofiev and Shostakovich, as well as the 1960s hit Spartacus by Aram Khachaturyan, were also performed at the Bolshoi Theatre.

The Bolshoi ballerinas, actors and opera singers may tour the world, but there's no better place to see the Bolshoi Theatre Company other than right here in Moscow.

What is your favourite ballet? Why not send Spotlight on Russia some pictures of a ballet you would like to see?

ACTIVITIES

• In pairs, discuss why you would like to visit the Bolshoi.
• Discuss any ballets you have seen.
• Would you like to be a ballet dancer?

Решение 1.

Решение 2.

Решение 3.

Какой ваш любимый балет? Обсудите любые балеты, которые вы видели. Почему вы хотели бы посетить Большой театр? Хотели бы вы стать артистом балета?

Ответ:

1. My favourite ballet is "The Nutcracker" by Tchaikovsky. I saw it with my family during the Christmas holidays, and it was magical. I loved the beautiful music, the festive decorations on stage, and the story. The Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy was especially enchanting.

(Мой любимый балет – «Щелкунчик» Чайковского. Я смотрел его с семьей на рождественских каникулах, и это было волшебно. Мне понравилась прекрасная музыка, праздничные декорации на сцене и сама история. Особенно завораживающим был Танец Феи Драже.)

2. I would love to visit the Bolshoi Theatre because the article says it's one of the most beautiful in the world. I can imagine how grand it must be inside with all the gold and red velvet. It would be an incredible experience to watch a famous ballet like "Swan Lake" on such a legendary stage.

(Я бы с удовольствием посетил Большой театр, потому что в статье говорится, что он один из самых красивых в мире. Я могу представить, каким величественным он должен быть внутри, со всем этим золотом и красным бархатом. Посмотреть знаменитый балет, такой как «Лебединое озеро», на такой легендарной сцене было бы невероятным опытом.)

3. I admire ballet dancers a lot because they are so graceful and athletic, but I don't think I would want to be one. It seems like incredibly hard work and you have to train all the time. I prefer to just enjoy watching ballet as a member of the audience.

(Я очень восхищаюсь артистами балета, потому что они такие грациозные и атлетичные, но не думаю, что хотел бы им стать. Это кажется невероятно тяжелой работой, и нужно постоянно тренироваться. Я предпочитаю просто наслаждаться балетом в качестве зрителя.)