In Perm, the opening of the XI International Diaghilev Festival. This is reported by "Ridus" on Sunday, May 14. The first in the program was a concert of the festival's orchestra conducted by the conductor, Khudruk of the Perm Opera and Ballet Theater named after P. Tchaikovsky Theodor Curentzis. He noted that this year the emphasis is on the educational program. "The festival unites outstanding artists and artists, each of which follows its own path in art. The interaction of these artists creates a rich and interesting space for young people who want to develop, "he said.. The opening ceremony was also visited by the Governor of Permsky Krai Maxim Reshetnikov. He stressed that "thanks to the festival," great professionals and sophisticated connoisseurs of different trends and genres of art "come to Perm. The head of the region also noted that the Diaghilev festival "is not just an event, but a cultural phenomenon". In the framework of the festival, which will be held until May 25, will be held, in particular, the premiere of the ballet "The Kiss of the Fairies" and "Petrushka" by Igor Stravinsky, his 135th anniversary will also be devoted to the art exhibition. In addition, the program of the event includes lectures and master classes of invited participants.

On May 4, the Kremlin website published a list of instructions by Russian President Vladimir Putin following a meeting of the media forum that hosted the All-Russian Popular Front in early April. In particular, it is entrusted to include in the list of recipients of grants of the head of state in the field of culture and art the Perm State Academic Opera and Ballet Theater named after P. Tchaikovsky. The first international festival named after impresario Sergey Diaghilev was held in Perm in 2003 at the initiative of the theater.

Original article: XI Diaghilev festival opens in Perm.