Rimsky Korsakovs: The Golden Cockerel ( Medici TV 2021 FR)( Russian, SUB ENG)

Rimsky Korsakovs: The Golden Cockerel Network: Medici TV (FR) Aired: 2021 (France) 130 min, Arts Culture Opera Music, Video (2021) (Russian, SUB ENG) Plot: RimskyKorsakovs The Golden Cockerel (Le Coq dor) is based on a Pushkin folk tale, but the operas Orientalism, comedy and sultry elements go far beyond its original influence. The composer saw in the story of a Tsar, punished for his cowardice and despotism, an opportunity to employ satire to condemn Russias 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 , MediciTV, LyonOperaHouse, France, Arts, Culture, Musicjanko777, Musiczdenek1964, Musicbritblood, RimskyKorsakovs, TheGoldenCockerel