Betrothal in a Monastery
Apr 22, 2019 · 2h 49m
Director
Andy Sommer, Dmitri TcherniakovOverview
The support group for opera addicts is in session, and its participants perform Prokofiev's Betrothal in a Monastery. Rarely performed outside Russia, and consigned to oblivion by Andrei Zhdanov's anti-formalist policies after the Second World War, the work is transformed by Dmitri Tcherniakov's extravagant staging. Under the baton of Daniel Barenboim, an all-star cast featuring Aida Garifullina and Violeta Urmana bring the characters to life on stage at Berlin's Staatsoper Unter den Linden.
Cast of Betrothal in a Monastery
Crew of Betrothal in a Monastery
Andy SommerDirector
Dmitri TcherniakovStage Director, Set Designer, Director
Sergei ProkofievOriginal Music Composer, Writer- Mira Mendelson-ProkofievaWriter
- Elena ZaytsevaCostume Designer
- Gleb FilshtinskyLighting Design
- Alexey PoluboyarinovEffects Supervisor
- Jana BeckmannDramaturgy
- Detlef GieseDramaturgy
Daniel BarenboimConductor
About Betrothal in a Monastery
What is Betrothal in a Monastery about?
The support group for opera addicts is in session, and its participants perform Prokofiev's Betrothal in a Monastery. Rarely performed outside Russia, and consigned to oblivion by Andrei Zhdanov's anti-formalist policies after the Second World War, the work is transformed by Dmitri Tcherniakov's extravagant staging. Under the baton of Daniel Barenboim, an all-star cast featuring Aida Garifullina…
When was Betrothal in a Monastery released?
Betrothal in a Monastery was released on April 22, 2019.
How long is Betrothal in a Monastery?
Betrothal in a Monastery runs 2 hours 49 minutes (169 minutes).
Who directed Betrothal in a Monastery?
Betrothal in a Monastery was directed by Andy Sommer and Dmitri Tcherniakov.
Who is in the cast of Betrothal in a Monastery?
The cast of Betrothal in a Monastery includes Stephan Rügamer (Don Jerome), Andrey Zhilikhovsky (Don Ferdinand), Aida Garifullina (Luisa), Violeta Urmana (Duenya) and Bogdan Volkov (Don Antonio).