Jul 10, 2010 7:30 pm (Saturday)
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Event details: The Love for Three Oranges
Description
Sergey Prokofiev's four-act opera with a prologue will be performed at the Estonian National Opera.
The Opera The Love for Three Oranges is an Italian style commedia dellâarte or improvised masque comedy through the perception of the 20th century Russian composer. Prokofiev wrote the libretto himself on the basis of the Russian adaptation of Carlo Gozziâs eponymous comedy (1761) by Vsevolod Meierhold, Konstantin Vogak and Vladimir Solovyov. The play mocks the writings of Gozziâs contemporary Carlo Goldoni whose sombre and superficial naturalistic melodramas were, in Gozziâs opinion, the reason for the decline of the Italian theatre.
Gozziâs surreal and fantasy-laden play inspired Prokofiev to create a masterpiece that mixes magic, comedy and satire. The Love for Three Oranges is a multi-layered play â" it can be viewed as a play in a play, witty critique of the opera traditions of the 20th century or as a dispute on acute political problems by means of commedia dellâarte. The multitude of interpretation possibilities of both the opera and the play has made it a real treat for stage directors and artists. After the premiere in the US, the opera was a huge success in Russia.
The Love for Three Oranges is brought to the stage by Dmitri Bertman, a stage director with an unlimited imagination, whose vision of Wallenberg earned several awards.
Music Director: Arvo Volmer
Conductor: Mihhail Gerts
Stage Director: Dmitri Bertman
Set Designer: Igor Nezhnyi
Costume Designer: Tatyana Tulubeva
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Estonia Concert Hall
The Estonia Concert Hall is situated in the very heart of Tallinn, sharing its home with the Estonian National Opera and Ballet Theatre "Estonia". This neoclassical imposing building (architects A. Lindgren / W. Lönn, 1913, reconstructed in 1947) is a symbol of Estonia's political and cultural power. Traditionally, the most festive events are held here, including receptions of the Estonian President and New Years Eve celebrations. No other hall in Estonia can compete with the Estonia Concert Hall in combining history with flexibility and beauty with adaptability. The Hall promotes its own Concert Season of prestigious visiting artists as well as being home to the Estonian National Symphony Orchestra.Last update 2006 Editorial Team Classictic.comPost a Countdown Widget
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