The Grand Reopening of Bolshoi Theatre
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1. Bolshoi Theatre Reopens
The theatre all lit up ahead of its gala reopening.
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2. Bolshoi Theatre Reopens
Honour guards stand in front of the Bolshoi Theatre, which is illuminated for its gala opening.
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3. Bolshoi Theatre Reopens
Another angle of honour guards standing in front of the Bolshoi Theatre.
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4. Bolshoi Theatre Reopens
The exterior facade of the Bolshoi Theater, restored to its original imperial splendour.
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5. Bolshoi Theatre Reopens
The crowd gathers to watch a live broadcast of Russian President Dmitry Medvedev's speech at the gala opening of the Bolshoi Theatre.
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6. Bolshoi Theatre Reopens
A close up of honour guards stand in front of the stunning Bolshoi Theater illuminated for the gala opening.
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7. Bolshoi Theatre Reopens
A chandelier hangs over the main hall in the Bolshoi Theatre.
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8. Bolshoi Theatre Reopens
The Tsar's Box in the main hall. President Dmitry Medvedev sat here at the gala opening.
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9. Bolshoi Theatre Reopens
The main hall of the Bolshoi Theatre.
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10. Bolshoi Theatre Reopens
A beautiful chandelier hangs over the stage and main hall.
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11. Bolshoi Theatre Reopens
The vestibule of the Bolshoi Theatre.
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12. Bolshoi Theatre Reopens
A view of the vestibule and staircases of the theatre.
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13. Bolshoi Theatre Reopens
Another angle of the vestibule of the Bolshoi Theatre.
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14. Bolshoi Theatre Reopens
A new underground facility at the Bolshoi Theatre.
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Russian President Dmitry Medvedev speaks at the gala opening of the Bolshoi Theatre.
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16. Bolshoi Theatre Reopens
The conductor's assistant guides the orchestra during the sound check before a dress rehearsal of 'Ruslan and Ludmila' by Mikhail Glinka on the main stage of the newly renovated Bolshoi Theatre.
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17. Bolshoi Theatre Reopens
An assistant conductor guides the orchestra during a sound check before the dress rehearsal.
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18. Bolshoi Theatre Reopens
Vladimir Jurowski conducts the orchestra during the dress rehearsal on the newly renovated main stage.
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19. Bolshoi Theatre Reopens
Vladimir Jurowski conducts an orchestra during the dress rehearsal of 'Ruslan and Ludmila'
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20. Bolshoi Theatre Reopens
Artists perform during the dress rehearsal.
