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Revision as of 12:26, 8 December 2022
Animal Farm[1] is a English-language, opera by Russian composer Alexander Raskatov based on George Orwell's 1944 novella. The opera contains two acts, nine scenes, and an epilogue, with a libretto written by Ian Burton and musical direction by Bassem Akiki. The project was conceived by Italian director Damiano Michieletto who collaborated with Raskatov on the project which was a co-commission by the Vienna State Opera, Teatro Massimo, and the Dutch National Opera[2][3]. The opera's premiere is to take place in March of 2023 as part of Dutch National Opera's 2022/2023 season[4].
Cast
| Roles | Singer |
|---|---|
| Old Major | Gennady Bezzubenkov |
| Napoleon | Misha Kiria |
| Snowball | Michael Gniffke |
| Squiller | James Kryshak |
| Boxer | Germán Olvera |
| Benjamin | Karl Laquit |
| Minimus | Artyom Krutko |
| Clover | Helena Rasker |
| Muriel | Maya Gour |
| Blacky | Elena Vassilieva |
| Mollie | |
| Pigetta (young actress) | Karl Laquit |
| Mr. Jones | Marcel Beekman |
| Mrs. Jones | Francis van Broekhuizen |
References
- ^ "Animal Farm". Nationale Opera & Ballet. Retrieved 2022-12-08.
- ^ canderson (2022-03-31). "Alexander Raskatov is writing an opera based on George Orwell's Animal Farm, co-commissioned by Vienna State Opera, Dutch National Opera (the world premiere is scheduled for Amsterdam on March 4 next year) & Teatro Massimo di Palermo". Colin's Column. Retrieved 2022-12-08.
- ^ "Animal Farm - Orkest.nl". orkest.nl. Retrieved 2022-12-08.
- ^ "Dutch National Opera, Wiener Staatsoper & Teatro Massimo to Collaborate on 'Animal Farm'". OperaWire. 2022-03-29. Retrieved 2022-12-08.