05 december 2025 A Wonderful First Performance of "The Nutcracker" at the Opera

The evening of December 5 in the hall of the Burgas State Opera was colored with festive nuances with the Christmas magic of THE NUTCRACKER.
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The role of Masha for the first time on the Burgas stage was performed by the charming Ilina Konstantinova Ilina Konstantinova - she managed to captivate the audience with her gentle presence, finesse and undeniable mastery and precision.
The role of
The Nutcracker/Prince was performed by the premier ballet dancer of the Burgas State Opera Daniel Tichkov - confidently, with scope and impeccable execution of the complex technical elements.
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As the Black Queen on the Opera stage, Yana Berduta flew in - like an irresistible whirlwind.
In the role of the sorcerer Drosselmeyer was Kiril Filipov - captivating with artistry and festive presence. The young ballerina Andrea Sotirova successfully entered the image of Fritz. Masha's charming friends were Giulia Lezzi and Raphaela - Maria Kühl.
In the role of Masha's mother was Aneliya Ivanova - with her characteristic aristocratic style.
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In the attractive ensembles, the fairy-tale stage picture was painted through the dynamic nuances of their bodies:
in Spanish dance - Laia Ramon and Haru Nakagawa Haru; in Oriental dance - Raya Chakarova Raya Stanislavova, Gergana Georgieva Gergana Georgieva, Patrick Gill Patrick Gill; in Chinese Dance – Nanako Sato and Francesco Russo; in Russian Dance – Gergana Kozarova, Gery Kozarova, Maria Gabarova, Anna Pasello, Shun Kawafune. In the roles of Parents were: Bianca Helen Giovannelli, Ivana Milanova Fialkovska, Polina Pasha, Gergana Kozarova, Naiden Naidenov, Francesco Russo, Stoyan Fartunov, Patrick Gil. In the images of the Black Forces on the stage were: Naiden Naidenov, Patrick Gil, Francesco Russo, Shun Kawafune. The graceful "Snowflakes" who danced their beautiful festive winter dance in synchrony were: Laya Ramon, Raya Chakarova, Julia Letzi, Nanako Sato, Rafaela-Maria Küll, Gergana Georgieva, Gergana Kozarova, Bianca-Helen Giovanelli, Polina Pasha, Maria Gabarova.
The enchanting "Pink Waltz" was presented by the ballet artists: Laya Ramon, Raya Chakarova, Rafaela-Maria Küll, Nanako Sato, Patrick Gill, Haru Nakagawa, Francesco Russo, Shun Kawafune, Bianca-Helen Giovanelli, Gergana Georgieva, Gergana Kozarova, Maria Gabarova, Julia Letzi, Anna Pasello.
The talented graduates of the Children's Ballet Theater "Kapka" also participated in the general festive scenes.
Congratulations - for the overall magical atmosphere of the performance, and for the joy they brought to those present in the hall - to the troupe's rehearser Galina Kalcheva and to all the artists who gave a piece of themselves to the common cause - to breathe life into the Christmas mood through art!
At the end of the performance, amidst the unceasing ovations, the traditional basket of flowers was presented on behalf of the Mayor of Burgas Municipality - Mr. Dimitar Nikolov.
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December 5, 7 p.m., Burgas Opera Hall
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BALLET TO THE MUSIC OF P. I. TCHAIKOVSKY
Choreography and direction - Prof. Hikmet Mehmedov
Scenography and costumes - Radostin Chomakov
Repertory, ballet tutor - Galina Kalcheva
Assistant director - Petar Tiholov Petar Tiholov
Make-up and wigs - Kalina Popova
Wardrobe: Kicka Grozeva, Pepa Ruseva, Nedka Ivanova, Rositsa Atanasova
Soloists and co-ballet of the State Opera - Burgas
With the participation of graduates of the Children's Ballet Theater "Kapka"
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The second performance of THE NUTCRACKER, a remarkable production by Prof. Hikmet Mehmedov, which has been performed for more than 20 years without fail is on the bill of the Burgas Opera and has been performed with unquestionable success both on our stage and in numerous tours in Bulgaria, is on December 22 at 7 pm in the hall of the State Opera - Burgas.
????????Applause after the performance:
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???????? About the performance:
https://operabourgas.com/…/koledno-nastroenie-operata…
???????? About the work:
https://operabourgas.com/…/reper…/balet/leshnikotroshachkata
???????? Shots from the dress rehearsal /December 4/:
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Photos: State Opera - Burgas
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