27 may 2025 "The Gypsy Queen" Returns To Burgas Stage On Thursday
After the great success of the premiere performance of "The Csárdás Queen", an operetta in three acts by Imre Kálmán, on February 26 in the full hall of the Burgas Opera, the second premiere performance – on March 5, and the third performance – on April 2, the most beloved title in the genre will once again captivate the audience – with temperamental music, a whirlwind plot, wonderful direction, captivating sets and costumes, and most of all – with the beautiful love story that always sounds relevant – on May 29, Thursday, at 7 p.m. in the hall of the State Opera – Burgas. The energy that the director, conductor, set designer, costume designer, choirmaster, choreographer, assistant directors, accompanist, artists – soloists, orchestra, choir and ballet, as well as the specialists from the technical services – invested in the process of creating the production is palpable and was transformed into an unforgettable premiere performance, as well as the two subsequent performances. They were created according to a standard, not only as a finished musical and stage product, but also as an invested creative charge, which was transmitted to the full hall, which experienced art in its purest form. Admirations were deserved by all who told the eternal tale of the path to happy love, which passed through obstacles and fateful challenges, under the baton of the renowned Bulgarian conductor Ivan Kozhuharov and in sync with the masterful and meticulously detailed direction of Alexander Tekeliev, the captivating scenography of Ivan Tokadzhiev and the exquisite costumes created by Yana Dvoretska. Behind the podium on May 29, the distinguished conductor, master of the emotional and passion-stirring baton - Ivan Kozhuharov- will once again stand. Under his direction, the musicians of the orchestra, with concertmasters Vanya Zlateva and Hristo Belchev, achieve exceptional organicity of the performance and manage to convey the musical messages, with the necessary mood, charge, and precision, both in the bravura passages and in the quiet dynamics, in the lyrical moments. Just a few days ago - on May 20, 2018, Ivan Kozhuharov conducted the memorable performance in front of a full hall of the National Music Theatre “Stefan Makedonski” – Sofia, of another brilliant production of the Burgas Opera – “My Fair Lady”, also directed by Prof. Alexander Tekeliev. And Vanya Zlateva was awarded the Special Award of the Bulgarian Music and Dance Union for her contribution to musical culture. The prize was presented by Mr. Stanislav Pochekanski, Chairman of the Union of Bulgarian Music and Dance Artists, before the Solemn Concert on the occasion of May 24 under the baton of Yordan Dafov – on May 23 this year in the Opera Hall. The performers of the main roles in “The Queen of Csárdás” on May 29 will be captivating and exciting. They will organically build their characters and, with tangible pleasure, will tell the exciting story through music, text, and acting. The role of the variety artist Silva Varescu on May 29 will once again be played by the charismatic mezzo-soprano Ioana Kadiyska, who is the embodiment of the image she presents, with a beautiful, enchanting timbre and captivating stage presence. Her heroine was beautiful, charming, captivating, and exciting. Her partner - the leading soloist of the National Musical Theater "Stefan Makedonski" Penyo Pirozov /guest/ is also expected to be extremely impressive and impeccable in one of his crown roles - of Edwin, devotedly in love with the beautiful dancer. He is distinguished by an aristocratic posture and a noble approach to the presented image, as well as soft, warm nuances of the voice. The famous duets of Silva and Edwin will once again excite those present. An artistic typhoon on stage on Thursday will be the baritone Yordan Hristozov – in the role of Bonnie, Silva's fiancé, a favorite of all the ballerinas from the variety show, but whose heart is captive only to Stassi. The charming mezzo-soprano Maria Yurkovskaya will reincarnate in the role of the coquettish Stassi, building her role with finesse, ease, and a remarkable sense of humor, both as a singing argument and as an emotional presence. She achieves the necessary lightness, frivolity, and charming capriciousness for the role, characteristic of sophisticated young ladies who want everything "now and immediately". On Thursday, the audience will again see the charming performance of the bass Diman Panchev – in the role of the writer Ferri, who changes the ending of his novel depending on the fateful twists in "living life" and seeks the most successful ending to his novel, and life has its own unwritten rules for arranging human destinies. Tenor Miroslav Dimitrov will once again play the role of the cunning waiter Mishka, whose famous line: "A good waiter should know everything, and a good husband - nothing", is iconic. Also perfectly fitting into the overall development of the storyline and the general appearance of the performance will be: Milen Dinolov - as the notary Kish, and Petar Tiholov - as the Prince, the husband of Tsilika, who reveals the secret that in his family there will now be two queens of the czardasht - his wife and Edwin's wife; Emil Peychev - as the General, who brings important news and pays no less important bills.
All performers will achieve a homogeneous presentation of the exciting story on stage in the most convincing way possible.
The artists of the choir, with conductor Alexander Chepanov, will create the necessary dens, the large-scale sound of the common scenes in which key moments in the plot development occur.
In sync, presenting the glamorous completion of a lavish spectacle will be all the artists and musicians of the third performance of the latest production of the Burgas Opera on Wednesday, as well as the specialists "behind the scenes" - the employees of the technical services, creating a truly impressive stage picture - with original solutions and skillfully woven and complementary multimedia decor.
The orchestra, choir, and ballet of the State Opera - Burgas will take part in the spectacular production of the famous operetta "The Queen of Csárdás", which is performed in Bulgarian.
After the first performances of the latest production of the Burgas Opera, the director – Prof. Dr. Alexander Tekeliev – received well-deserved congratulations – both from specialists and from the audience – for the large-scale author's view of each element of the overall picture of the performance, which combines the best of traditions with an individual creative director's style. During the rehearsal process, every detail in the text, mise-en-scene, the emotional messages sent through the stage presence of the artists, everything was analyzed with the greatest precision, taste, flair, and understanding of the essence of an operetta production. Namely – to capture the sensory perceptions – with a brilliant overall picture, to excite – with a skillfully told story about the obstacles of two lovers who are fatefully connected, but encounter challenges on their way to each other; with an intelligent approach to the development of the characters, with psychologism, a fresh sense of humor and a playful wink to the audience. Respect – for the work invested in the rehearsal process and the successful gluing of all elements of the staging, the assistant directors, Lina Peeva and Petar Tiholov, also deserve it. An irreplaceable professional in the birth of the staging is also Iliana Todorova, an accompanist, who meticulously worked out every detail of the score with the soloists during the rehearsal process.
The scenography of “The Queen of the Czardas”, the work of the universally recognized master in the field of artistic decor, Ivan Tokadzhiev, is stunning, as a masterful combination of classical stage solutions with the possibilities of multimedia effects. Yana Dvoretska’s costumes are completely in sync with the overall vision of the stage brilliance, both in terms of color solutions, stylistics, and brilliantly crafted details. Marina Zmeeva-Markova’s choreography completely overlaps with the idea of a glamorous cabaret performance, according to all the canons of operetta. And the graceful ballerinas are not only in the role of variety dancers, but also... sing /in the stage number with Bonnie/. This fact is a vivid proof of the multivalence of the artist, especially in the syncretic operetta genre.
The performance is a real feast - a dazzling combination of music, scenography, costumes, choreography, masterfully inspired performance, and an impressive bond between all elements. Do not miss the spectacle that captivates the senses, mind, and emotions, combining the best of traditions with the most innovative elements from the sphere of creative thinking and an original directorial approach! The stage will once again be filled with the magnificence of music, mood, champagne, and infectious laughter with "The Queen of Csárdás" - on Thursday, May 29, at 7 p.m. in the Opera House hall.
The next day, May 30, the magnificent production will be presented in the city of Haskovo – this will be the first performance on tour of “The Queen of Czardas”.
Before the large-scale performance of “The Queen of Czardas” on Thursday, tonight, May 27, at 7 p.m., in the lobby of the Opera House, a vocal concert entitled “Evening Hour” will be held – on the occasion of the 120th anniversary of the birth of the great Bulgarian composer and conductor Georgi Zlatev-Cherkin, with soloists: Maria Tsvetkovaa-Madzharova – soprano, Nona Krastnikova – soprano, on the piano – Iliana Todorova.
The artists of the choir, with conductor Alexander Chepanov, will create the necessary dens, the large-scale sound of the common scenes in which key moments in the plot development occur.
In sync, presenting the glamorous completion of a lavish spectacle will be all the artists and musicians of the third performance of the latest production of the Burgas Opera on Wednesday, as well as the specialists "behind the scenes" - the employees of the technical services, creating a truly impressive stage picture - with original solutions and skillfully woven and complementary multimedia decor.
The orchestra, choir, and ballet of the State Opera - Burgas will take part in the spectacular production of the famous operetta "The Queen of Csárdás", which is performed in Bulgarian.
After the first performances of the latest production of the Burgas Opera, the director – Prof. Dr. Alexander Tekeliev – received well-deserved congratulations – both from specialists and from the audience – for the large-scale author's view of each element of the overall picture of the performance, which combines the best of traditions with an individual creative director's style. During the rehearsal process, every detail in the text, mise-en-scene, the emotional messages sent through the stage presence of the artists, everything was analyzed with the greatest precision, taste, flair, and understanding of the essence of an operetta production. Namely – to capture the sensory perceptions – with a brilliant overall picture, to excite – with a skillfully told story about the obstacles of two lovers who are fatefully connected, but encounter challenges on their way to each other; with an intelligent approach to the development of the characters, with psychologism, a fresh sense of humor and a playful wink to the audience. Respect – for the work invested in the rehearsal process and the successful gluing of all elements of the staging, the assistant directors, Lina Peeva and Petar Tiholov, also deserve it. An irreplaceable professional in the birth of the staging is also Iliana Todorova, an accompanist, who meticulously worked out every detail of the score with the soloists during the rehearsal process.
The scenography of “The Queen of the Czardas”, the work of the universally recognized master in the field of artistic decor, Ivan Tokadzhiev, is stunning, as a masterful combination of classical stage solutions with the possibilities of multimedia effects. Yana Dvoretska’s costumes are completely in sync with the overall vision of the stage brilliance, both in terms of color solutions, stylistics, and brilliantly crafted details. Marina Zmeeva-Markova’s choreography completely overlaps with the idea of a glamorous cabaret performance, according to all the canons of operetta. And the graceful ballerinas are not only in the role of variety dancers, but also... sing /in the stage number with Bonnie/. This fact is a vivid proof of the multivalence of the artist, especially in the syncretic operetta genre.
The performance is a real feast - a dazzling combination of music, scenography, costumes, choreography, masterfully inspired performance, and an impressive bond between all elements. Do not miss the spectacle that captivates the senses, mind, and emotions, combining the best of traditions with the most innovative elements from the sphere of creative thinking and an original directorial approach! The stage will once again be filled with the magnificence of music, mood, champagne, and infectious laughter with "The Queen of Csárdás" - on Thursday, May 29, at 7 p.m. in the Opera House hall.
The next day, May 30, the magnificent production will be presented in the city of Haskovo – this will be the first performance on tour of “The Queen of Czardas”.
Before the large-scale performance of “The Queen of Czardas” on Thursday, tonight, May 27, at 7 p.m., in the lobby of the Opera House, a vocal concert entitled “Evening Hour” will be held – on the occasion of the 120th anniversary of the birth of the great Bulgarian composer and conductor Georgi Zlatev-Cherkin, with soloists: Maria Tsvetkovaa-Madzharova – soprano, Nona Krastnikova – soprano, on the piano – Iliana Todorova.