Glinka: Ruslan and Lyudmila (2011)
The reopening show of the historical stage of the Bolshoi Theatre by Jurowski and Tcherniakov. "Ruslan and Lyudmila", opera by Mikhail Glinka, has particular relation with the Bolshoï Theater, it held more than 700 representations throughout the history and nine different productions. Logically the fable of Mikhail Glinka (from a poem of Pushkin), symbol of the Russian opera, opened the season 2011-2012 of the majestic Moscow s opera, after its long renovation. This reopening inspired the director Dmitri Tcherniakov, who signed the direction of this new production. The new devices of the Bolshoi Theatre and its two giant screens are fully exploited in a spectacular staging. Tcherniakov transposes Glinka s opera at the 21th century with contemporary ambitions because of the "modernity of the subject", trying there to put forward "the deep feelings of the characters , exposing the protagonists to very modern temptations: a "harem" for Ruslan, a Thai massage for Lyudmila.
Cast
- Albina Shagimuratova - Ludmila
- Mikhail Petrenko - Ruslan
- Yuri Minenko - Ratmir
- Almas Švilpa - Farla
- Alexandrina Pendatchanska - Gorislava
- Charles Workman - Finn / Bayan
- Elena Zaremba - Naina
- Vladimir Ognovenko - Svetosar
- Alexandre Polkovnikov - La tete
Screenplay
- Alexander Pushkin (Screenstory)
- Valerian Shirkov
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Glinka: Ruslan and Lyudmila about?
- The reopening show of the historical stage of the Bolshoi Theatre by Jurowski and Tcherniakov. "Ruslan and Lyudmila", opera by Mikhail Glinka, has particular relation with the Bolshoï Theater, it held more than 700 representations throughout the history and nine different productions. Logically the fable of Mikhail Glinka (from a poem of Pushkin), symbol of the Russian opera, opened the season 2011-2012 of the majestic Moscow s opera, after its long renovation. This reopening inspired the director Dmitri Tcherniakov, who signed the direction of this new production. The new devices of the Bolshoi Theatre and its two giant screens are fully exploited in a spectacular staging. Tcherniakov transposes Glinka s opera at the 21th century with contemporary ambitions because of the "modernity of the subject", trying there to put forward "the deep feelings of the characters , exposing the protagonists to very modern temptations: a "harem" for Ruslan, a Thai massage for Lyudmila.
- Who directed Glinka: Ruslan and Lyudmila?
- Glinka: Ruslan and Lyudmila was directed by Andy Sommer.
- Who stars in Glinka: Ruslan and Lyudmila?
- Glinka: Ruslan and Lyudmila stars Albina Shagimuratova, Mikhail Petrenko, Yuri Minenko, Almas Švilpa, Alexandrina Pendatchanska, Charles Workman.
- How long is Glinka: Ruslan and Lyudmila?
- Glinka: Ruslan and Lyudmila has a runtime of 3h 17m (197 minutes).
- What genre is Glinka: Ruslan and Lyudmila?
- Glinka: Ruslan and Lyudmila is a Music film.
- Where was Glinka: Ruslan and Lyudmila produced?
- Glinka: Ruslan and Lyudmila was produced in Russia.