The seats need some updating, but what a charming place this is...
As for the shows, regardless of the quality (I've seen great stuff and not so great stuff) one cannot help but appreciate the effort and the artistry...
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October 20
Very beautiful place,💚
Famous musicians from around the world went there, including Samvel Yervinyan, who worked with Yanni.
When it comes to receiving tickets, the workers inside are very nice and polite, especially to those who have health problems with walking. They provide good service by respecting the visitors. ❤️
We were at the Alexander Spendiaryan National Academic Opera and Ballet Theater in October 2024 at Swan Lake. In general, everything is fine - a beautiful building, a wonderful orchestra, but there were also little things that spoiled the impression. For example, there was some kind of trouble with the light, the bulbs were constantly blinking, the dancers were stumbling, and the start of the performance was delayed.
And, apparently, ballet is not my thing at all. Let's try to go to the opera again.
Every time I visit Yerevan, I go to the Opera and Ballet Theater. Very beautiful! I watched several ballets and the opera La Traviata. They sing great, dance in different ways) The conductor is wonderful, the orchestra is small - sometimes there is not enough forte. I'll go again!
A very beautiful theater, spacious rooms, a comfortable hall. We were at the Masquerade ballet - I liked it, not boring (2 acts of 45 minutes each"), spectacular, good ballet dancers
A very atmospheric place, cozy, beautiful. Khachaturian's amazing music, we went to the ballet Spartacus. Bravo to the orchestra. Wonderful roles of the main characters, to the point of goosebumps. Thank you very much!
A wonderful place! Yerevan Cultural Center! I watched Khachaturian's ballet Gayane and had great pleasure. I saw an installation dedicated to the 100th anniversary of Sergei Parajanov's birth. It's amazing! I highly recommend it!
Opera, ballet are all at the highest level. The atmosphere is creative as always, clean and comfortable. Get a great impression. You definitely need to go when you are in Yerevan.
It looks like an ancient temple, Tamanyan's creation! The cozy Philharmonic Hall and the opera and ballet hall next to it, everything is very harmonious. An interesting repertoire. The Cultural center of Yerevan.
We were on Carmen. Great voices and costumes. They sing with their soul.
I liked it more than the last 2 operas at the Bolshoi Theater.
The local sparkling wine before the opera and during the intermission for 1k is on the verge of fiction. We took the 12th row. My wife liked it, but I would have taken the 10th. It should not be lower because of the features of the hall.
I definitely visit Yerevan every time I come! Buy tickets in advance, as some performances, Gayane, for example, are sold out in a month. Please note that on the opposite side of the building, where the monument to Aram Khachaturian is located, there is a concert hall named after him. Aram Khachaturian, great concerts are taking place there, the ticket offices are nearby. I had a chance to attend a concert dedicated to the 90th anniversary of Georgy Garanyan, it was sparkling and unforgettable! Denis Matsuev performed both classical and jazz in a couple of days!
A beautiful theater. Everything is on top, good sound, there is a buffet, beautiful furniture. I really liked it. The stage and the hall are small, but wherever you sit, you can clearly see everywhere
I attended the three-part Ballet Spartacus. I didn't expect such quality. The performance is very dynamic and interesting. The hall deserves special praise. It is in no way inferior to the Moscow and St. Petersburg scenes.
I live in Russia, after the renovation I went to the concert of Domingo Placido for the first time. The interior is at the highest level, the staff is too, the concert is of course- dreams come true. I will be very happy to go to other concerts
The building, if I'm not mistaken, is in the style of the Stalinist Empire . In a well-preserved condition. Inside, the hall is a little uncomfortable with strange couches , appropriate somewhere in a youth anti-cafe, into which different people fall from different sides.
We watched Gayane A. KHACHATURIAN. I advise you to first read about the changes in the libretto for this ballet from the 30s, I am sure, like us, you will discover a lot of interesting things. It's a pity that there are no such historical things in the program.
Take a fan with you, the air conditioning system is not good. But the costumes, music, performers are wonderful, and as an enchanting finale - an epoch-making Saber Dance! Therefore, here 5 stars are not for the building, but for the troupe and A. KHACHATURIAN.
When visiting Yerevan, it is impossible to appreciate the entire national flavor without visiting the Opera and Ballet Theater! We watched the ballet "GAYANE" - we really liked it! Arrhythmists work with their soul and full dedication! We were pleasantly surprised by the prices in the buffet: they are affordable, without the extra charges of "our operas"
We went to the ballet Swan Lake in October. We got the maximum pleasure from the choreography, music and entourage. We were sitting on the 10th row in the stalls, the view is excellent.
The Alexander Spendiaryan National Academic Opera and Ballet Theater in Arinja left an unforgettable impression. The amazing architecture of the theater and the high professionalism of the performers create a unique atmosphere. I was immersed in the world of great art, enjoying high-class opera and ballet performances. This theater is a real pearl of the cultural heritage of Armenia.
A great place where you definitely need to go! The atmosphere is just amazing. The most picturesque hall inside.
If you are in Yerevan, you definitely need to visit this place!😉
A great and attractive place. The very center. It is comfortable to walk. The interior is already outdated. It is necessary to do renovation so that the place is more modern.
We went to the Opera twice, went to the ballet The Nutcracker and a dance concert dedicated to the anniversaries of the year. Comfortable seats, prices are just pennies compared to Moscow (ballet 1100 rubles, concert 800 rubles in February 2024). The staff is very polite, they treat Russian speakers well. The interior is very clean, beautiful and modern. I'll be happy to come back again.
Good time of day. Cultural facilities were built in the USSR for centuries. We watched the Ballet Spartacus. Khachaturian's music, MAGIC.
A pleasant place for a good mood. I recommend.
It is a business card of Yerevan, but among other things it is an interesting architectural object. Great location. I visit almost every time I arrive in Yerevan 😉
We went to Swan Lake. And we liked it! The soloist fluttered like a bird, so sophisticated. The costumes are beautiful. The orchestra is wonderful! If you take tickets, you will find comfortable seats on the 8th row of the stalls (it is higher) and the first rows will also be clearly visible (I was afraid that I was too close, I did not take it. As a result, I realized that it was possible to take)
A beautiful building on a beautiful square. Inside, it's modest. This is the first time I've seen burgers in the theater buffet. We watched Spartak very well. I was surprised that, according to the locals, all the protests begin on the square near the theater.
It is a monument to the new history of Armenia. History has been and is being made on its square. Children grow up, young people fall in love. And art is being created inside. One of the most beautiful arts is music.
Рекомендую, была в оперных разных городов. Достойно. Видно было отлично с разных мест: и партер, и бельэтаж, и боковые балконы. Особенно запомнилась длинная сцена: дополнительные отсеки по бокам включены в действие. Смотрела премьеру "Турандот". Красиво, мощно, зал провожал долго. Сотрудники вежливые и приятные. Желаю театру финансов, чтобы обновить сидения зрительного зала.
Cipollino Ballet - bravo! The troupe flutters silently on the stage, beautiful costumes and scenery, the children understood the plot. Beautiful music.
I watched the ballet "Gayane". I liked everything! The hall of the opera house is very beautiful and chamber. The facade of the building is an architectural masterpiece. I recommend everyone to visit. There are matinees for children.
I've been to 2 performances - Gayane Ballet and Spartacus! These are really Armenian brands! The building is in the old style! Pleasant atmosphere! Special thanks to the Deputy, General Director, Mr. Time: maximum attention and hospitality multiplied by professionalism!
It was interesting to get acquainted with the cultural part of Yerevan and Armenia. We were lucky and 2 days before the ballet we bought tickets for the Nutcracker. An interesting experience) The hall is spacious, the chairs are comfortable. The price in the buffet was pleased.