Romeo and Juliet - Scheherazade
Theatre- The concert hall of Opera Studio to Baku Music Academy
- 05 Nov 2026 - 05 Nov 2026
"ROMEO AND JULIET"
One-Act Ballet
"Romeo and Juliet" is a one-act ballet set to the music of Pyotr Tchaikovsky, telling the timeless story of love through the expressive language of classical dance. The production combines captivating choreography, emotional storytelling, and magnificent orchestral music.
Creative Team:
Composer — Pyotr Tchaikovsky Conductor — Mustafa Mehmandarov Choreographer — Georgy Kovtun, Honoured Artist of Russia and State Prize Laureate Set Designer — People's Artist Tahir Tahirov Ballet Masters/Rehearsal Directors — People's Artist Madina Aliyeva, People's Artist Gulagasi Mirzayev, Honoured Artist Yuriy Lobachev Stage Director — Honoured Artist Yuriy Lobachev Concertmaster — Zuleykha UsubovaCast:
Juliet — Liana Praha Romeo — Intigam Mammadov (debut performance) Lorenzo — Edward Arazov Jester — Mehman Mardanov"SCHEHERAZADE"
One-Act Ballet
The renowned one-act ballet "Scheherazade", set to the music of Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov and featuring the legendary choreography of Mikhail Fokine, transports audiences into the enchanting world of the Orient. Rich choreography, vibrant costumes, and powerful music make this production a timeless masterpiece.
Creative Team:
Composer — Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov Conductor — Mustafa Mehmandarov Original Choreography — Mikhail Fokine New Edition by — People's Artist and USSR State Prize Laureate Tamilla Shiraliyeva Ballet Masters/Rehearsal Directors — People's Artist Madina Aliyeva, People's Artist Gulagasi Mirzayev, Honoured Artist Yuriy Lobachev Concertmaster — Zuleykha UsubovaCast:
Zobeide (Scheherazade) — Honoured Artist Elmira Suleymanova Zobeide's Favourite Slave — Honoured Artist Anar Mikayilov Shahryar — Faiq Gubatov Shahzaman — Seymur Gadiyev Chief Eunuch — Igor Kuznetsov Concubines — Nigar Aliyeva, Leyla Narimanidze, Dinara Mammadova
