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Revision as of 20:52, 16 February 2023

Animal Farm[1] is an 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 2nd man of Mr.Jones Mark Kurmanbayev

References

  1. ^ "Animal Farm". Nationale Opera & Ballet. Retrieved 2022-12-08.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ "Animal Farm - Orkest.nl". orkest.nl. Retrieved 2022-12-08.
  4. ^ "Dutch National Opera, Wiener Staatsoper & Teatro Massimo to Collaborate on 'Animal Farm'". OperaWire. 2022-03-29. Retrieved 2022-12-08.