Mariinsky Theatre

Russian ballet venue

The Mariinsky Theatre is a historic opera and ballet house in Saint Petersburg, Russia, home to the Mariinsky Ballet and Opera companies.

Founded in the 18th century, it premiered works by Tchaikovsky, Mussorgsky, and other Russian composers.

The venue remains one of the world's premier institutions for classical performance: She trained at the Mariinsky before joining a Western company.

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