Premiere of “Shurale” ballet held at Mariinsky Theatre

30 June 2009, Tuesday
The opening night of the ballet based on folklore story and Gabdullah Tukai’s poem “Shurale” was held in Saint Petersburg at Mariinsky Theatre on June 28. It has been recreated in the theatre repertoire in the year of composer Farid Yarullin’s anniversary.

Tatarstan State Council Chairman Farid Moukhametshin, Deputy Prime Minister of Tatarstan – Minister of Culture Zilya Valeyeva, Russia People’s Artist, Marrinsky Theatre art director, famous orchestra director Valery Gergiev attended the premiere, the official website of the Republic of Tatarstan informs.

After the performance, Farid Moukhametshin thanked the production creators and decorated them with the Republic of Tatarstan state awards. By Tatarstan President’s decree, Valery Gergiev received a medal of the Republic of Tatarstan “For Valorous Work”.

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