Saaremaa Opera Festival
25–29 July 2023
The Maria Bieșu National Opera and Ballet Theatre
Teatrul Naţional de Operă şi Balet „Maria Bieșu“ din Republica Moldova in Chişinău, Moldova, is one of the leading opera and ballet theatres in Eastern Europe. It is known and appreciated for being the outstanding initiator and promoter of the values of fine arts and artists, that have established international careers.
The story of the theatre, formerly known as Moldovan State Opera and Ballet Theatre began in 1957. Ten years ago, in 2012 it was renamed in honor of Maria Bieșu, a world-known soprano and outstanding personality. Over the years, the theatre has stayed true to its values and mission to express and promote artistic excellence. For that the productions have been appreciated not only by the people of the Republic of Moldova but also in many other countries, i.e. France, Spain, Germany, Italy, Great Britain, Romania, Portugal, Russia, Laos, Thailand, and many more. In addition to the opera and ballet troupes, the theatre has a symphony orchestra and a choir. Following its professional standards and prestige, the artists have been selected
from amongst the best graduates of art education institutions in Moldova and abroad. Opera and ballet soloists have been awarded in numerous national and international festivals and competitions. Thanks to their talent, experience and artistic education a large part of the theater’s employees, in parallel with their main work, is collaborating with other theatres abroad, playing titular roles in productions staged on prestigious stages in Europe.
