Circus Cinizelli, St. Petersburg: reviews, photos. Opening of the Circus Ciniselli
In December 2015, finally, there wasan event that was eagerly awaited by all residents of St. Petersburg - after many months of major repairs and renovations, the delightful opening of the Ciniselli Circus took place. This place has always been popular among the townspeople, and now that the building has received its new decoration and an updated program with the participation of circus legends, tickets at the ticket offices began to be sold at lightning speed.
History of creation
The Ciniselli Circus was opened in 1877 oninitiative of an Italian subject and member of the dynasty of artists. The building is the embodiment of the unique technical design of engineers. For the first time in world practice, when erecting a dome, columns supporting it were not used, due to which a striking spatial effect is created.
After the revolution, the building passed into possession of a newpower and has undergone many alterations. In the thirties of the twentieth century on the territory of the circus it was decided to open a workshop, preparing new numbers. At that time, the director was Kuznetsov, according to his scenarios, a large number of pantomimes were delivered. In addition, stars of European size were performing here.
During the Great Patriotic War, the Ciniselli Circus was closed and only in 1945 began to receive its first spectators.
For all its history this institution on its arena has seen many diverse talented artists and is currently the largest stationary circus in Russia.
Grandiose return after reconstruction
Several years ago, the circus leadership visitedidea to restore the building to its former appearance. Therefore, a full restoration was carried out, lasting a year and a half. After its termination last year, the magnificent and long-awaited opening of the Cinizelli circus took place. All of them waited for so long that it was decided to arrange two grandiose festivities, thanks to which performances dedicated to such an amazing event took place on December 15 and 18.
Revival of old traditions
In the program devoted to the opening of the circus, entereda unique number with the title "On elephants around the world" in the performance of the heirs of the oldest dynasty of the Russian tamer Kornilovs. Also, the famous "Russian Fun" attraction with exciting tricks of acrobats delighted and delighted the entire audience gathered.
In order to perform so grandiose, decoratethe opening, the Cinizelli Circus (St. Petersburg) with its troupe of artists stood for a year and a half in the woods and was preparing for a new stage in its history. In addition to such remarkable and already known to many rooms, the audience was able to see young and talented jugglers, gymnasts and trainers who could win spectators' hearts.
Return to the scene of the legend
The main surprise of the long-awaited discovery was thethe appearance on the arena of the St. Petersburg circus of an unusual clown and actor Oleg Popov. He was not in Russia for twenty-six years, but now he will delight in the radiant numbers of viewers in the new program and at his 85th birthday will be able to give odds to any young artist.
Together with him on the arena are Laura and Violetta- the daughter of the legendary rider of the Baron, as well as award-winning famous acrobats and trainers. Assistants of the artists are unique animals that can surprise the public with their talents. Therefore, those who have not yet visited the renewed Ciniselli Circus, undoubtedly, should not miss such an opportunity and please themselves with a wonderful program.
The Museum
In 1928, at the circus building, the firstin its own way the institution, where interesting exhibits were displayed, dedicated to the figures and speeches of the Ciniselli troupe. The purpose of such exhibitions was to collect all the necessary materials for the study, systematization and history of the circus.
The museum's funds have always been created only with the help ofartists who donate their photos, programs, clothes and various posters there free of charge. At the present time there are about ninety thousand items of storage.
Visiting the exhibition of the museum, you can find out whichInteresting events experienced in the walls of its building circus Ciniselli. Photos presented in its premises are able to quickly satisfy the curiosity of spectators and fans of circus art.
Testimonials from the visit
All the inhabitants of the city, who already had time to visitrepresentations since the opening, are delighted with what they see in the arena and strongly recommend visiting the Cinizelli Circus. Their testimonies say that the whole performance is permeated with kindness and childhood, and Oleg Popov conveys his uniqueness and magic to the program.
In the arena amazing acoustics, so everythingperfectly audible even from distant rows. The performance takes two hours and looks in one breath, so that even the youngest spectators are guaranteed to not be bored.
Many liked that the hall is verycomfortable new chairs and significantly widened the passageways, so there is no confusion after the end of the program. Of course, all visitors are delighted with the new architecture of the building, which appeared in such a guise as at the beginning of the twentieth century. On the facade, the sculptures of the muses were repaired and with the help of their architects were able to recreate the unusual composition "Art".
Price list
Ticket price for Ciniselli Circus(St. Petersburg) starts from 500 rubles, and ends at 5000. If you want to watch the performance in a box you will need to spend on 8000 rubles. But such a wonderful performance of talented artists and the legend of circus art is worth it.
Children under four years of age can go free of charge only if they go on one ticket with an adult without providing a separate seat for them.
Contact details
The address where the Ciniselli Circus is located: St. Petersburg, Central District, Embankment of the Fontanka River, house 3 A. Near it there are such metro stations as Gostiny Dvor and Nevsky Prospekt. He starts his work from 11:00 am until the end of all performances.
You can ask all questions or reserve tickets by phone: +7 (812) 570-98.
