State Opera

Ulvi Azizov, principal dancer of the State Opera Ballet, the laureate of many prestigious awards, was awarded for his contribution to the development of ballet Arts and the high level of professional skills at the Rudolf Nureev XVI International Ballet Festival. His talent was highly appreciated by the famous ex Maitre de Ballet of Paris Opera (the choreographer), Professor Francis Malovik: ”Ulvi Azizov has shown himself as a great classical dancer, able to demonstrate both his dramatic talent and excellent techniques”. Ulvi Azizov has participated in many World International Ballet Galas.

Ulvi Azizov will perform in the ballet Swan Lake the role of Prince Siegfried on the January 29, 2012. "It is a big honor for me to perform on the stage of State Opera in the role of Prince Siegfried and to work with the famous Prima-ballerina, Artistic Director, Hana Vlacilova!"

„It is a big honor for me to perform on the stage of State Opera“, says Ulvi Azizov
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Don’t miss the season’s last performance of the ballet horror love story, The Phantom of the Opera, taking place on Monday, January 16, 2012. A romantic yarn based on Gaston Leroux’s novel Le Fantôme de l’Opéra, choreographed here by Libor Vaculík, has appealed to a wide spectrum of audience, becoming a staple part of the company’s repertoire. Featured in the leading roles will be Prague State Opera ballet soloists, Richard Hlinka as the enigmatic title hero, and Zuzana Hvízdalová as the object of his passion, Christine Daaé.

For operational reasons, the date of the traditional Prague Ballet Gala, originally set for Saturday, January 14, has been shifted to Monday, March 12, 2012. All tickets already purchased remain valid for the new date. We apologize for any problems incurred by the change. Thank you for your understanding.