Conductor – KALINA VASILEVA
Soloists – students from the Prof. Pancho Vladigerov National School of Music and Performing Arts, Burgas
The program features works from the classical music repertoire
Burgas State Opera Orchestra
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Programme
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06 november 2026, 19:00, Opera Hall
SYMPHONIC CONCERTSoloists – students from the Prof. Pancho Vladigerov National School of Music and Performing Arts, Burgas
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12 november 2026, 14:00, Opera Hall
MAX AND MORITZCHILDREN'S SHOW BY ALEXANDER YOSIFOV
Director – Alexander Tekeliev
Scenography – Ivan Tokadzhiev
Costumes – Anna-Maria Tokadzhieva
Dances – Galina Kalcheva
Actors and performers:
Max – Stefka Hristozova
Moritz – Vesela Apostolova
Writer Bush – Yordan Hristozov
Aunt Greta – Darina Zapryanova
Baker – Diman Panchev
Musician – Milen Dinolov
Master Böck – Petar Tiholov
Artist – Miroslav Dimitrov
With the participation of the ballet of the State Opera – Burgas.
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13 november 2026, 19:00, Opera Hall
SWAN LAKEBALLET IN FOUR ACTS BY P.I. TCHAIKOVSKY
Libretto by Vladimir Begichev, Vasily Geltzer, and Modest TchaikovskyBuy ticket
Choreography, Staging and Directing – Prof. HIKMET MEHMEDOV (After MARIUS PETIPA and LEV IVANOV)
Assistant-Director – Vesa Tonova
Scenography – IVAN TOKADZHIEV
Costume Designer – TSVETANKA PETKOVA-STOYNOVA
Soloists and corp de ballet of State Opera Bourgas
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14 november 2026, 11:00, Opera Hall
The Three Little Pigs "PIF, PAF, PUF"
Directed by Alexander TekelievBuy ticket
Scenography – Ivan Tokadzhiev
Costume designer – Anna Maria-Tokadzhieva
Plastics – Galina Kalcheva
Аssistant-directors – Lina Peeva, Petar Tiholov
Actors and performers:
Pif – Vesela Apostolova-Kamilarova
Paf – Stefka Hristozova
Puf – Kalina Popova
Kumcho Valcho – Yordan Hristozov
The Duck – Darina Zaprianova
Ilko – Mirolsav Dimitrov
Milko – Milen Dinolov
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16 november 2026, 19:00, Karzhali
FRENCH KISSCONCERT WITH SOLOISTS AND CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
Conductor – STRATSIMIR PAVLOV (Guest)Buy ticket
Soloists:
Maria Tsvetkova-Madzharova – Soprano
Nona Krastnikova – Soprano
Yani Nikolov – Tenor
Milen Dinolov – Tenor
Orchestration – Stratsimir Pavlov
Choreography – Marina Zmeeva-Markova
Orchestra of State Opera Bоurgas
Program:
Works of Edith Piaf, Charles Aznavour, Dalida, Alain Delon and others.
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17 november 2026, 19:00, Opera Hall
NABUCCOAn opera in four acts by GIUSEPPE VERDI
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A performance dedicated to the 90th anniversary of the birth of the great Bulgarian bass Nikola Gyuzelev.
Conductor – Ivan Kozhuharov
Director – Aleksandar Tekeliev
Costumes – Denis Ivanov – State Opera – Stara Zagora
Chorus Master – Aleksandar Chepanov
Multimedia and 3D Mapping – Nikola Peshev
Soloists:
Nabucco – Alexander Krunev
Ismaele – Yani Nikolov
Zaccaria – Delyan Slavoff
Abigaille – Yoana Zhelezcheva
Fenena – Maria Yurkovskaya
High Priest – Kostadin Mechkov
Abdallo – Milen Dinolov
Anna – Lyudmila Mihaylova
Orchestra, and Chorus of the State Opera – Burgas
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18 november 2026, 19:00, Sliven
MY FAIR LADYA MUSICAL BY FREDERICK LOEWE
The Performence is Presented in Bulgarian Language
Conductor – Ivan Kozhuharov
Stage Director – Alexander Tekeliev
Scenography – Ivan Tokadzhiev
Choreography – Anna Pampulova
Costumes – Yana Dvoretska
Choir Conductor – Alexander Chepanov
Cast:
Eliza Doolittle – Ilina Mihaylova
Henry Higgins – MARCHO APOSTOLOV (Guest)
Colonel Pickering – Petar Tiholov
Alfred Doolittle – Diman Panchev
Freddy Hill – Yani Nikolov
Mrs. Pierce – Irina Dobrovolskaya
Harry – Georgi Bozveliev
Jamie – Miroslav Dimitrov
Innkeeper – Emil Peychev
Mrs. Higgins – Stefka Hristozova
Mrs. Hill – Shmilena Sultanova
Northerner – Milen Georgiev
Southerner – Bozhidar Kmetov
Westerner – Milen Dinolov
Mrs. Hopkins – Darina Zapryanova
Queen – Kalina Popova
Ambassador – Alexander Perperiev
Оrchestra, Choir, and Ballet of State Opera Bourgas
MY FAIR LADY is Presented by Arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on Behalf of
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20 november 2026, 18:30, Gorna Oryahovitsa
FRENCH KISSConcert for Soloists and Chamber Orchestra
Conductor – STRATSIMIR PAVLOV (Guest)Buy ticket
Soloists:
Maria Tsvetkova-Madzharova – Soprano
Nona Krastnikova – Soprano
Yani Nikolov – Tenor
Milen Dinolov – Tenor
Orchestrator – STRATSIMIR PAVLOV
Orchestra of State Opera Bourgas
Program:
Works of Edith Piaf, Charles Aznavour, Dalida, Alain Delon and others
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23 november 2026, 19:00, Concert (Organ) Hall – Dobrich
ZARZUELA – FIRE AND PASSION
Conductor – STRATSIMIR PAVLOVBuy ticket
Choreography – Marina Zmeeva-Markova
Soloists:
Maria Tsvetanova –Madzharova – soprano
Nona Krastnikova – soprano
Maria Yurkovskaya - mezzo-soprano
Reynaldo Droz – tenor
Andrey Yurkovsky – baritone
Orchestra and ballet of the State Opera – Burgas
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27 november 2026, 19:00, Opera Hall
ZEMFIRA – PREMIEREA Ballet Performance Set to Music from Classical Works
Author, Adaptation, Choreography and Stage Direction – Maria Tabakova Rehearsal Director – Marina Zmeeva-Markova Costume Designer – Natali Markova Multimedia and 3D Mapping – Nikola Peshev Assistant Director – Petar TiholovBuy ticket
Cast and Performers:
Zemfira, a Roma woman – Daniela Turtumanova-Stoyanova Nikola, a poor Roma man, Zemfira’s beloved – Daniel Tichkov The Gypsy Baron, in love with Zemfira – Teodor Tsakov Zemfira’s Mother – Sofia Lovdzhieva, Darina Zapryanova Fortune-Teller – Polina Pasha Zemfira’s Friends – Nanako Sato, Raya Chakarova, Kalina Nedelcheva, Julia Lezzi
Ensemble – Laya Ramon, Anna Pasello, Ivana Fialkovska, Bianca Giovanelli, Maria Gabarova, Yana Berduta, Anelia Ivanova, Nayden Naydenov, Kiril Filipov, Patrick Gill, Francesco Russo, Haru Nakagawa, Stoyan Fartunov
The People – Stefka Hristozova, Kalina Popova, Vanina Dimitrova, Iliya Popovski, Yanko Indzhov
Corps de ballet of the State Opera – Burgas
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03 december 2026, 18:00, Foyer Opera
IN MEMORY OF VALERI POPOVA
On December 3, the State Opera – Burgas will present Giacomo Puccini’s opera La Bohème – a performance dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the birth of the great Bulgarian opera singer Valeri Popova.
With this gesture, we pay tribute to a remarkable artist who left a lasting mark on the history of Bulgarian opera. Her talent, stage presence and contribution to opera continue to live on in the cultural memory of Bulgaria’s musical scene.
At 6:00 p.m., before the performance of La Bohème, a double album featuring recordings by Valeri Popova will be presented in the foyer of the State Opera – Burgas. The event will be hosted by Antonina Boneva. -
03 december 2026, 19:00, Opera Hall
La bohèmeOpera by Giacomo Puccini
Conductor - Ivan KozhuharovBuy ticket
Director – Alexander Tekeliev
Artist – Radostin Chomakov
Choir conductor – Alexander Chepanov
Soloists, Orchestra and choir of the State Opera - Burgas
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05 december 2026, 19:00, Shumen
THE NUTCRACKERBallet by P.I. Tchaikovsky
Choreography and direction - Prof. Hikmet MehmedovBuy ticket
Scenography and costumes by Radostin Chomakov
Tutor - Galina Kalcheva
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09 december 2026, 19:00, State Opera – Bourgas
Die FledermausOperetta by J. Strauss
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Libretto by Carl Hafner and Richard Genet
Following the farce of JR Benedict The Prison and the vaudeville of Henri Meyak and Louis Alevi The Midnight Ball
Conductor - Ivan Kozhucharov
Director - Darina Glavanakova-Bakardzhieva
Conductor of the choirs - Aleksander Chepanov
Scenography and costumes - Madis Nyurms
Soloist, Orchestra, choir and ballet of the State Opera - Bourgas
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10 december 2026, 19:00, Vasil Drumev Drama and Puppet Theatre
MY FAIR LADYA MUSICAL BY FREDERICK LOEWE
The Performence is Presented in Bulgarian LanguageBuy ticket
Conductor – Ivan Kozhuharov
Stage Director – Alexander Tekeliev
Scenography – Ivan Tokadzhiev
Choreography – Anna Pampulova
Costumes – Yana Dvoretska
Choir Conductor – Alexander Chepanov
Cast:
Eliza Doolittle – Ilina Mihaylova
Henry Higgins – MARCHO APOSTOLOV (Guest)
Colonel Pickering – Petar Tiholov
Alfred Doolittle – Diman Panchev
Freddy Hill – Yani Nikolov
Mrs. Pierce – Irina Dobrovolskaya
Harry – Georgi Bozveliev
Jamie – Miroslav Dimitrov
Innkeeper – Emil Peychev
Mrs. Higgins – Stefka Hristozova
Mrs. Hill – Shmilena Sultanova
Northerner – Milen Georgiev
Southerner – Bozhidar Kmetov
Westerner – Milen Dinolov
Mrs. Hopkins – Darina Zapryanova
Queen – Kalina Popova
Ambassador – Alexander Perperiev
Оrchestra, Choir, and Ballet of State Opera Bourgas
MY FAIR LADY is Presented by Arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on Behalf of
Tams-Witmark LLC. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk
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11 december 2026, 19:00, Opera Hall
MY FAIR LADYA MUSICAL BY FREDERICK LOEWE
The Performence is Presented in Bulgarian LanguageBuy ticket
Conductor – Ivan Kozhuharov
Stage Director – Alexander Tekeliev
Scenography – Ivan Tokadzhiev
Choreography – Anna Pampulova
Costumes – Yana Dvoretska
Choir Conductor – Alexander Chepanov
Cast:
Eliza Doolittle – Ilina Mihaylova
Henry Higgins – MARCHO APOSTOLOV (Guest)
Colonel Hugh Pickering – Petar Tiholov
Alfred P. Doolittle – Diman Panchev
Freddy Eynsford-Hill – Yani Nikolov
Mrs. Pierce – Irina Dobrovolskaya
Harry – Georgi Bozveliev
Jamie – Miroslav Dimitrov
Innkeeper – Emil Peychev
Mrs. Higgins – Stefka Hristozova
Mrs. Hill – Shmilena Sultanova
Northerner – Milen Georgiev
Southerner – Bozhidar Kmetov
Westerner – Milen Dinolov
Mrs. Hopkins – Darina Zapryanova
Queen – Kalina Popova
Ambassador – Alexander Perperiev
Оrchestra, Choir, and Ballet of State Opera Bourgas
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12 december 2026, 11:00, Opera Hall
CHRISTMAS IN THE OPERA
The most exciting time of the year is approaching! Give unforgettable holiday emotions to your child by taking part in lighting the Christmas tree, welcoming Santa Claus and an unforgettable performance at the State Opera - Burgas!
Parents can get information at the box office of the Opera House, the "Chasovnika" box office and at .
tel.: 056 / 841 740; mobile - 0884 025 918, 0885 265 925
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16 december 2026, 19:00, Opera Hall
MADAME BUTTERFLYAn opera in three acts by Giacomo Puccini
Conductor - Ivan Kozhucharov
Director - Alexander Tekeliev
Scenography - Boris Stoynov
Costume designer - Tsvetanka Petkova-Stoynova
Conductor of choir - Aleksander Chepanov
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18 december 2026, 19:00, Opera Hall
The Waltz KingJOHANN STRAUSS – GALA
The State Opera – Burgas invites you to a glamorous and unforgettable musical evening, filled with elegance, spirited dance, and the timeless music of Vienna!
Together with the virtuoso conductor and audience favorite, Maestro Svilen Simeonov, as well as the orchestra and ballet of the Burgas Opera, we will be transported—on the wings of classical music—to a *Christmas* Vienna.
Prepare for an exhilarating journey through the works of the brilliant Johann Strauss II!
The program features:
- The most beautiful and beloved waltzes that will make you feel as though you are taking flight.
- Lively, energetic polkas that lift the spirits.
- Grand marches and festive quadrilles.
The musicians and the ballet ensemble will sweep you into the rhythm of the dance, allowing us to experience together the magic of the world’s most popular masterpieces by Johann Strauss II—the "Waltz King"—the perfect choice for such a shared experience.
His grand marches, cheerful polkas, festive quadrilles, and, of course, his unforgettable Viennese waltzes evoke the feeling of an eternal celebration.
Maestro Simeonov’s distinctive style, combined with the grace of the Burgas ballet and the mastery of the orchestra, ensures that the audience will not merely be passive observers, but active participants in the magic of Viennese classical music. The projects led by Maestro Svilen Simeonov with the orchestra and ballet of the State Opera – Burgas are always distinguished by exceptional dynamism, artistry, and an incredible energy that captivates the audience.
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19 december 2026, 11:00, State Opera – Bourgas
CHRISTMAS IN THE OPERAHOUSE
The most exciting time of the year is approaching! Give unforgettable holiday emotions to your child by taking part in lighting the Christmas tree, welcoming Santa Claus and an unforgettable performance at the State Opera - Burgas!Buy ticket
Parents can get information at the box office of the Opera House, the "Chasovnika" box office and at .
tel.: 056 / 841 740; mobile - 0884 025 918, 0885 265 925
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19 december 2026, 19:00, Opera Hall
THE NUTCRACKERBALLET BY P.I. TCHAIKOVSKY
Choreography and direction - Prof. Hikmet MEHMEDOVBuy ticket
Scenography and costumes by Radostin CHOMAKOV
Tutor - Galina KALCHEVA
Soloists and ensemble to the ballet of the State Opera - Burgas
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23 december 2026, 19:00, Opera Hall
CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Conductor – Yordan DafovBuy ticket
Choir Conductor – Alexander Chepanov
Soloists: Maria Tsvetkova-Madzharova, Maria Yurkovskaya, Yani Nikolov, Kostadin Mechkov
Program:
Franz Schubert – Mass No. 2 in G Major for Soloists, Choir, and Orchestra, D 167
Traditional Christmas Carols
Orchestra and Choir of the State Opera – Burgas
Featuring the "Milka Stoeva" Children’s Choir, conducted by Marieta Seklemova
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