Държавна опера-Русе

As early as the 19th century, temporary opera, choral and symphonic ensembles began to form in Ruse. This was a result of having encountered European musical culture, which came to Ruse along the Danube River. There are performances and fragments of various titles with the participation of various choral formations and instrumental ensembles. Some of these show strong ambitions to create serious opera art, such as Wagner's “Tannhäuser” (1901), „Ernani“ by Verdi (1904), “Faust” by Gounod (1910), etc.