The Bashkir State Opera and Ballet Theater hosted a benefit performance of People's Artist of Bashkortostan Alfiya Karimova on April 14 dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the singer's creative activity.

The diva performed the program “Viva la Diva” together with  Askar Abdrazakov, Artyom Krutko (countertenor, guest soloist of the Mariinsky Theater), Mikhail Mishchenko (piano, Yekaterinburg), Ilgam Valiev and Artur Kaipkulov, as well as Ilnur Khairullin, drum show "Splash" and group "Gentlemen".

The concert program included the most popular parts from operas, operettas and musicals, concert and chamber performances.

Symphony orchestra, choir and artists of the ballet troupe of the theater also took part in the event.