The Chkalov staircase has been turned into an illustration for the "Divine Comedy" - video

      On May 21, 2026, 08:57 Culture and Leisure NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" - Anastasia Nazarova On May 20, for one evening, the Chkalov Stairs in Nizhny Novgorod transformed into a monumental stage for a unique site-specific performance - a grand opera installation in the pastiche genre based on Dante Alighieri's "Divine Comedy." The director of the opera installation was Yuri Kvyatkovsky. The staircase space was divided into 12 zones that Dante's soul had to traverse on the way to his beloved Beatrice. The audience ascended 500 steps following the hero, listening to Monteverdi and Bach, Handel and Vivaldi, Henry Purcell and Antonio Lotti. At the top, by the monument to Chkalov, musicians and vocalists from the Nizhny Novgorod Opera and Ballet Theater welcomed the guests.

      Thus, the first International Arts Festival "Alpha Human" (6+) started brightly and unusually. It will unite more than 10 urban venues and present a program at the intersection of music, science, and contemporary artistic practices. The festival will last until May 31. Details here. NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has channels on Telegram and MAX. Subscribe to stay updated on major events, exclusive materials, and timely information. Copyright © 1999—2025 NIA "Nizhny Novgorod." When reprinting, a hyperlink to NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" is mandatory. This resource may contain materials 18+.