The Stanislavsky Theatre, located in XIX century historical building just 750 metres (9-minute walk) from the Bolshoi, proudly presents the ballet evening A Place in the Universe, featuring two remarkable works by Russian choreographers — Perihelion by Slava Samodurov and We Know the Good Tidings by Maxim Sevagin, Artistic Director of the Theatre’s ballet company. The evening brings together dancers who have graced the stage of the Bolshoi Theatre and trained at the same prestigious academies as Bolshoi artists, reaffirming the company’s place among the finest traditions of Russian ballet. Ballet at the Stanislavsky Theatre is the great and affordable alternative to the Bolshoi.

For centuries, the mysteries of the Universe have fascinated humankind. The creators of this evening turn to the philosophical theme of space and humanity’s search for its place within the cosmic order. The stage design and costumes by Maria Tregubova unify both productions through a shared geometric and chromatic vision.

Maxim Sevagin’s We Know the Good Tidings, inspired by Russian folklore, reflects on the human journey through abstract philosophical motifs, evoking turning points in life and the eternal quest for meaning. The ballet is set to seven movements from Chiming Bells, a symphonic masterpiece by Valery Gavrilin, performed a cappella by the world-renowned Moscow State Chamber Choir (Minin Choir) under the baton of Timofey Golberg.

Slava Samodurov’s Perihelion, his first collaboration with the Stanislavsky Ballet, explores the relationship between cosmic and human dimensions. Perihelion — the closest point of a planet’s orbit to its star — becomes the central metaphor of the work. Created in close collaboration with avant-garde composer Vladimir Gorlinsky and stage designer Maria Tregubova, the production features lighting design by Sergey Vasiliev and a stage filled with celestial bodies of various scales.

The musical direction is led by conductor Fedor Beznosikov.