LIFE * CREATION * HERITAGE

Date: 18 May
Starting time – 11:00 h
Venue: Sofia Opera and Ballet
Admission: FREE (with prior registration at reservations@operasofia.bg or 02/800 6 266

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PROGRAMME:

11:00 h – beginning of the event – welcoming at the Service entrance of the Sofia Opera

11:10 h – Stage visit and presentation of sets, costumes, props

11.40 – Ground foyer

- a short talk about Richard Wagner's work and curious facts from his life;

- Richard Wagner at the Sofia Opera – beginnings and international successes;

- preparations for the forthcoming premiere of LOENGRIN

- details of the making of the new production of DER RING DES NIBELUNGEN

12:00 h – Performance of arias/duets by the soloists of the Sofia Opera participating in the spectacles of LOENGRIN and DER RING DES NIBELUNGEN – with piano

12:30 h – end of the event

The event is aimed at all admirers of Richard Wagner, representatives of travel agencies, media and friends of the Sofia Opera.