Igor Stravinsky "Le Rossignol" (opera in three acts)

Credits
Music by Igor Stravinsky Choreography by Michel Fokine (revisions) Vladimir Firer, Costume Designer Vladimir Lukasevich, Lighting Designer Maestro Valery Gergiev, Musical Director Natalia Mordashova, Musical Preparation Andrei Petrenko, Principal Chorus Master Alexander Petrov, Stage Director

Performed in Russian (with synchronised English supertitles)

World premiere: 26 May 1914 Mariinsky Theatre, St Petersburg, Russia

Premiere of this production: 22 Mar 1995

Running time: 45 minutes

It is not just the performance of "Le Rossignol" itself that is spectacular; all of the other elements are magnificent. The breathtakingly beautiful transition to Stravinsky’s surreal China.

The costumes grow more outlandish and the pacing more energetic as the opera unfolds, making it impossible to look away.

Soloists voices of great beauty with gorgeous singing enchant the audience. The music is insightful and beautifully played by Mariinsky Orchestra.

Mariinsky Theatre:
1 Theatre Square
St. Petersburg

Mariinsky-2 (New Theatre):
34 Dekabristov Street
St. Petersburg

Mariinsky Concert Hall:
20 Pisareva street
St. Petersburg