Maria Bayankina as Minnie in the production of "Girl from the West"

On 22 October Maria Bayankina will perform at the Mariinsky Theatre. She will perform the role of Minnie in Giacomo Puccini's production of A Girl from the West.

A Girl from the West is not often seen on the theatrical stage. The opera has only been staged a handful of times in Russia, and it has never before been performed at the Mariinsky Theatre. The premiere of this crowded production is being rehearsed by several opera companies with the participation of guest singers.