🔥 Sofia Opera ballet stars in a thrilling performance of “Zorba the Greek”
27 Apr 2026Sofia Opera and Ballet

🔥 Sofia Opera ballet stars in a thrilling performance of “Zorba the Greek”

With unending applause and huge awe, the audience rewarded our lead ballet dancers and corps de ballet after the wild finale dance of the “Zorba the Greek” performance.

Starring in Lorca Massine’s legendary production: Emil Yordanov as John, Pamela Pandova-Baneva who debuted as Marina, Vincenzo Karuana as Manolios and Marina Marinova as Madam Orthans. Special guest was Joshua Legg in the role of Zorba: The Polish ballet premier soloist in Lodz.

We expect you again for the two performances of “La Bayadere” by Ludwing Minkus. Starring on the 28th in the roles of Nikiya and Solor: Katerina Petrova and Nikola Hadzhitanev, with Elena Petrova as Gamzatti. Starring on the 29th of April together with Marta Petkova as Nikiya: Boryana Petrova as Gamzatti and Frederico Pinto who will debut as Solor, celebrating International Ballet Day.

Don’t miss the performance of “Zorba the Greek” on the 12th of May starring Frederico Pinto as Zorba, Vincenzo Karuana debuting as John, Marta Petkova as Marina, Charlotte Berard as Madam Orthans and Georgi Banchev as Manolios.