On 22 May the Chengdu Grand Theatre hosted the premiere of a new production of Giacomo Puccini’s Turandot, marking the centenary of the opera’s world premiere, which took place at Milan’s Teatro alla Scala in 1926

On 29 May St Petersburg will welcome the ceremonial opening of the Mariinsky Theatre’s largest and most eagerly awaited annual event – the Music Festival Stars of the White Nights. It crowns the theatre season and draws connoisseurs of classical music from around the world. It offers audiences a chance to experience unforgettable performances in the heart of Russia’s cultural capital. Major premieres, rare repertoire, and appearances by leading international artists come together in the unique atmosphere of the white nights. This year the festival runs from 29 May to 24 July and spans all Mariinsky Theatre venues in St Petersburg

The XXV Moscow Easter Festival will take place from 12 April to 10 May. This anniversary season sets a new record both in scale and in duration. The festival retains its traditional strands – Symphonic, Choral and Bell-ringing programmes – as well as its core principles: charitable, educational, and outreach activities that bring together audiences across Russia. The XXV Moscow Easter Festival takes place with the support of the Moscow Government and the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation, and with the blessing of His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Rus’

On 24 and 25 April (at 12:00 and 19:00) and on 26 April at the Bolshoi Theatre of Russia’s Historic Stage, as well as on 29 and 30 April and 1 May (at 12:00 and 18:00) at Mariinsky II, the renowned Guangzhou Acrobatic Troupe of China will return for a second гастроли in Russia

From 8 to 14 April the Mariinsky Theatre will present the tenth anniversary edition of the International Flute and Harp Music Festival Virtuosi of the Flute & Northern Lyre. The festival was conceived and created by Sofia Kiprskaya and Denis Lupachev