Le Coq d'Or (The Golden Cockerel)

Composer: Rimsky-Korsakov, Nikolay Andreyevich

Librettist/Text Author: Belsky, Vladimir Nikolayevich

Conductor: Rustioni, Daniele

Orchestra: Lyon National Opera Orchestra

Chorus: Lyon National Opera Chorus

Chorus Master: Balistreri, Robberto

Amelfa: Nekrasova, Margarita

Dancers: Arestan-Orre, Stephane

Dancers: Benard, Remi

Dancers: Letarnec, Vivien

Dancers: West, Christophe

General Polkan: Schelomianski, Mischa

Prince Afron: Zhilikhovsky, Andrey

Prince Guidon: Efimov, Vasily

The Astrologer: Popov, Andrei

The Golden Cockerel: Gonon, Wilfried

The Queen of Shemakha: Minasyan, Nina

The Voice of The Golden Cockerel: Nazarova, Maria

Tsar Dodon: Ulyanov, Dmitri

Set Designer: Didwiszus, Rufus

Costume Designer: Behr, Victoria

Lighting Designer: Evin, Franck

Choreographer: Pichler, Otto

Stage Director: Kosky, Barrie

Television Director: Roussillon, Francois

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Date of Production: 05-2021

Venue: Opera Nouvel, Lyon

Playing Time: 02:09:16

Catalogue Number: 2.110731

UPC: 747313573158

Synopsis

Le Coq d'Or (The Golden Cockerel)

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Rimsky-Korsakov's The Golden Cockerel (Le Coq d'or) is based on a Pushkin fold take, but the opera's Orientalism, comedy and sultry elements go far beyond its original influence. The composer saw in the story of Tsar, punished for his cowardice and despotism, and opportunity to employ satire to condemn Russian's autocratic ruler, Nicholas II.

This new production premiered in May 2021 and was staged by the Australian director, Barrie Kosky, a specialist in Russian opera. Critics hailed the 'glorious' singing of Dmitry Ulyanov and the 'exquisite' performance of Nina Minasyan calling the event 'a triumphant evening for all concerned' (Bachtrack.com).