SCHEHERAZADE – Nikolai Rimsky Korsakov / WALPURGIS NIGHT – Charles Gounod

SCHEHERAZADE – Nikolai Rimsky Korsakov (ballet)
Conductor: Bisera Chadlovska
Choreographer: Mikhail Krapivin (Russia) – originally directed by Mikhail Fokin
Scenographer: Marija Veterovska (after the scenography of L. Baxt)
Costume designer: Maja Bursac (Serbia) – after costume design by L. Baxt
Concert Master: Verica Lambevska
Tutors: Volodymyr Borisov (Ukraine), Kiro Pavlov, Aleksandra Mijalkova, Sasha Evtimova, Dafina Daniloska-Kochevska, Marija Josifovska Ristovska,

Performing:
Zabeida: Natasha Trendafilova Gicev, Ivana Kochevska, Iliana Danilov
Golden Slave: Francisco Jimenez Ruiz (Spain), Balazs Lochei (Hungary), Valeri Lubenko (Ukraine)

Emperor Shahriyar is resting in his chamber. His brother Chess Zeman is entertained by harem girls with songs and dance. Shahriyar is only interested in his favorite Zabeida, but Zeman doubts her fidelity. Shahriyar, under the influence of Zeman, announces that he will go hunting, and the girls from the harem plot Zabeida to approach Shahriyar and wish him luck in the hunt, in order to dispel any doubts.
When the men leave, the girls bribe the chief eunuch who keeps them from opening the door of the harem.
Black slaves enter the harem and begin orgies with Shahriyar’s wives. Zabeida chooses for herself the most beautiful among them.
Shahriyar suddenly returns. Zeman’s suspicion is confirmed. The death penalty arrives for slaves and eunuchs.
Zabeida begs the emperor for mercy and convinces him of her faithful love. Although he hesitates for a moment, Shahriyar sacrifices his love to save his honor.
Zabeida, who does not find a solution, commits suicide in the arms of Emperor Shahriyar.

***PAUSE***

WALPURGIS NIGHT – Charles Gounod (ballet)

(Ballet part from the opera “Faust” by Charles Gounod)
Conductor: Bisera Chadlovska
Choreographer: Mikhail Lavrovsky
Translated and directed by Yuri Myachin (Russia)
Scenographer: Ilija Arizanov
Costume designer: Izabela Ponjavikj
Concertmaster: Verica Lambevska

Soloists: Hristina Nakjevska Mitrašinović, Francisco Himénez Ruiz (Spain), Balazs Locei (Hungary), Valeriy Ljubenko (Ukraine)
Performing primas, distinguished soloists, soloists, the ballet ensemble of the National Opera accompanied by the orchestra of the National Opera and Ballet.

Synopsis Scheherazade:
Emperor Sharkhiyar is resting in his chamber. His brother Shah Zeman is entertained by the harem girls with song and dance. Shahriar is only interested in his beloved Zabeida, but Zeman doubts her loyalty. Shahriar, falling under Zeman’s influence, announces that he will go hunting, and the girls from the harem persuade Zabeida to approach Shahriar and wish him luck in the hunt, in order to remove any suspicion. When the men leave, the girls bribe the chief eunuch who guards them to open the door to the harem. The black slaves enter the harem and begin orgies with Shahriar’s wives. Zabeida chooses the most beautiful among them for herself. Suddenly Shahriar returns. Zeman’s suspicions are confirmed. The death sentence arrives for the slaves and eunuchs. Zabeida begs the king for mercy and convinces him of her faithful love. Although he hesitates for a moment, Shahriar sacrifices his love to save his honor. Zabeida, unable to find a solution, commits suicide in the arms of Tsar Shahriy.

Synopsis Walpurgis Night
On January 27, 1949, the first independent ballet performance of the ensemble was performed, with “Walpurgis Night”, the ballet part of the opera “Faust” by Charles Gounod, choreographed by Gjorgji Makedonski. In 1949, the Ballet of the Macedonian National Theater was officially established.