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Sadko

Sadko

Jan 01, 1994 · 2h 55m

Rated 10 out of 10

Director

Brian Large

Overview

Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov's dazzling opera by-line in seven tableaux. The epic journey of Sadko a sea-faring minstrel from Novgorod, his wife Libava and their encounters with Volkhova, a sea Princess and the court of her parents the Tsar and Tsarina of the Sea. Sadko traveling on his ship "Falcon" also meets visiting foreign merchants from India (a Hindu), Scandinavia (a Varangian) and Italy (a Venetian) singing of the magic of their own lands to try and lure him. In the seventh tableaux Sadko is reunited with his wife, thinking his journey a dream, until he sees his fleet of ships coming up the newly created river Volkhova and realizes his sea Princess has transformed herself into the river in order to create the gateway to the ocean for Novgorod. In conclusion Sadko leads the hymn of praise and everyone rejoices their good fortune.

About Sadko

What is Sadko about?

Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov's dazzling opera by-line in seven tableaux. The epic journey of Sadko a sea-faring minstrel from Novgorod, his wife Libava and their encounters with Volkhova, a sea Princess and the court of her parents the Tsar and Tsarina of the Sea. Sadko traveling on his ship "Falcon" also meets visiting foreign merchants from India (a Hindu), Scandinavia (a Varangian) and Italy (a…

When was Sadko released?

Sadko was released on January 1, 1994.

How long is Sadko?

Sadko runs 2 hours 55 minutes (175 minutes).

Who directed Sadko?

Sadko was directed by Brian Large.

Who is in the cast of Sadko?

The cast of Sadko includes Vladimir Galouzine (Sadko), Sergei Alexashkin (The Sea Tsar), Larissa Diadkova (Nezhata), Alexander Gergalov (The Venetian Guest) and Gegam Grigorian (The Indian Guest).

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