07 april 2023 Magnificent Premiere of "La fille mal gardee"

e from the magnificent premiere is palpable, and the overall appearance of the comic ballet exudes true love for the art created tonight - with talent, dedication, and empathy for the common mission.
Beauty, professionalism - in every detail, excitement embodied in the presentation of the vital spectacle, which is like the much-needed dose of joy in the workday and incomparable aesthetic delight - this is the short business card of the premiere performance.
Congratulations to everyone from the top team that realized the production - to Galina Kalcheva, director, Ivan Tokadzhiev - scenographer, Yana Dvoretska - costume designer, Marina Zmeeva-Markova  - tutor, to all the wonderful soloists - Daniela Turtumanova‐Stoyanova, Daniel Tichkov, Teodor Tsakov, Emil Iordanov, Svetlan Nikolov, as well as for the exceptional performance of all the artists from the ballet troupe!
The direction of Galina Kalcheva is refined - like an exquisite French lace, in which every link is in its place, sculpting the overall appearance.
Prior to the premiere, the prominent scenographer Ivan Tokadjiev emphasized that his goal is for the audience to gasp when the curtain rises.
And yes, that happened tonight! The atmosphere of a French rural idyll was authentically created - with style, taste, finesse, and attention to every detail - with the handwriting of a skilled craftsman.
The superbly constructed costumes by Jana Dvoretska, an artist with her own vision for a modern aesthetic based on the best of the classical canons, were in aesthetic-meaningful sync with the style of the scenography.
The technical provision of the show was also on a level, for which the specialists from the technical services of the State Opera - Burgas / Dimitar Peshev/ deserve credit.
Congratulations are due to all who contributed to achieving the finished appearance of the performance - assistant director, costume designers, lighting, sound engineers, and stage workers, who realized in a finished aesthetic form the wonderful conceptual project of Ivan Tokadzhiev!
Also impressive were the visual effects, recreating a storm in the field - with remarkable credibility and impact on all levels of perception.
And the soloists and the artists of the ensemble fit into the overall picture of a French rural idyll, which brings unadulterated joy - simply, naturally, with a breath of hay and a taste of the sweetness of life.
The loving couple Lisa and Kolen /Daniela Turtumanova‐Stoyakova - Daniel Tichkov/ recreated the images with ethereal lightness, technical perfection, and touching sincerity.
Loud cheers from the audience were caused by the comedy-parody character of Mama Simon - created with a whirlwind and a fresh sense of humor by Teodor Tsakov.
And although the widow Mama Simon plans to marry her beautiful daughter to the rich man's son Nikez, presented with great mood and artistry by Emil Yordanov, love prevails over guild principles and the lovers triumph.
And for Mama Simone, whose strict heart is softened by the tender feelings of the young, receives her fateful bonus - the heart of Thomas, father of the unfortunate Nikez.
And at the end of the French fairy tale, there are not one, but two weddings.
And minuet, gavotte, and barrel merge into a single dance of love...

At the end of the emotional premiere evening, baskets of flowers were presented on behalf of the mayor of the Municipality of Burgas - Mr. Dimitar Nikolov, the director of the Puppet Theater - Mrs. Hristina Arsenova, the graduates of the "Ballet School for Princesses" and from the accompanist of the ballet ensemble of the State Opera - Burgas - Milena Kolarova.
Colorful greetings were also presented by the ballet team - to Galina Kalcheva and Marina Zmeeva, as well as on behalf of the State Opera - Burgas - to the soloists and creators of the successful production.
There were also flowers from admirers from the audience, grateful for the beauty and dynamics of the stage created that evening.


Photos: State Opera - Burgas