The Bat by Strauss II, Sat 22 Jul 2023, From (2023/2023), Directed by Yulia Prokhorova, Olga Kokh, Conductor Alexander Soloviev, Mikhailovsky Theater, Saint Petersburg, Russia

The bright and witty Die Fledermaus has long become a cornerstone of the classical music repertoire. The operetta by Johann Strauss received its premiere on 5 April 1874 at Theater an der Wien, and since has become popular with many generations of the public. The new production of the Mikhailovsky Theatre will showcase the exceptional taste of the King of Waltzes, the grace of his characters and the beauty of the music. “For us, it’s a family story that will be relevant at all times. This is the eternal story of relationship between a man and a woman, who have faced a new stage of their lives and have to see each other in a new light”, musical director of the production and principal conductor of the Mikhailovsky Theatre Alexander Soloviev comments.