Lidewij Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 Can anyone tell me when exactly this is going to start? Or isn't that known yet? I would like to visit the theatre before the renovations, don't know if this will be possible, but I hope so. Link to comment
Helene Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 The most precise I've read in one of the articles in the Tsiskaridze and Lopatkina appointments to the Vaganova Academy news thread is the end of 2014. Link to comment
cubanmiamiboy Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 I would like to bump this thread, as I just scrutinized the place. The theater REALLY needs a renovation, particularly in the outside. The green painting is peeling all over, and the wood work in windows and doors needs replacements. Inside it doesn't really shows that much of wear and tear, but judging from the way renovations are being carried all over historical buildings around the city, it is obvious that the Mariinsky is due. Link to comment
vrsfanatic Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 Enjoy St. Petersburg! I believe the renovation of the outside of Mariinsky I is tied up in red tape. I have not paid attention to that recently since the plan for it was so upsetting for me I just stopped paying attention then there was a small "revolt" of sorts over it. Link to comment
Buddy Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 Interesting article about Valery Gergiev's decision to stop repairs on the historic Mariiinsky Theatre, especially in light of his construction of the new theatre. I happen to like the new theatre, although I'm totally sympathetic with wanting to maintain the charm and authenticity of historic architecture during restorations at which I think that Russia excels, based on my viewing. This is a partial google translation. “Recently started repairs in the Mariinsky Theatre has been stopped for an indefinite period by the decision of the Director Valery [Gergiev]. “Gergiev said that many times acted in historic buildings, which came after the update in the "new" with the disgusting smell disrepair and lost its historical appeal, so the director does not want the same fate could befall the Mariinsky.” https://nevnov.ru/465209-v-peterburge-na-neopredelennyi-srok-otlozhen-remont-mariinki?_utl_t=fb (thanks to Sveet at Balletfriends (forum from Russia)) Link to comment
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