Prokofiev - War and Peace - The Kirov Opera
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$29.99
- SKU: 42652
- Availability: In Stock
- Label(s): KULTUR
- Band: The Chorus and Orchestra of the Kirov Opera
- Subtitles: English
- Languages: Russian
- Format: 4:3 , Full Screen , Color
- Soundformat: Dolby Digital 2.0 ,
- Genre(s): Opera/Operetta
- Year of release: 2003 (1991)
- Recording length: 250 min.
- Cast Nikolai Okhotnikov, Alexander Gergalov, Yelena Prochina
- Composer Sergey Prokofiev
- Conductor Valery Gergiev
An opera in thirteen scenes after the novel by Leo Tolstoy
Libretto by composer and Mira Medelson-Prokofiev
Libretto by composer and Mira Medelson-Prokofiev
Prokofiev captures Tolstoy's insight into human nature, chosing key moments to reflect private and public destinies against a background of Russia under threat. This production was mounted when Russia was again undergoing momentous changes. Stars Nicolai Othotnikov, Alexander Gergalov, and Yelena Prochina. With soloists, chorus, and orchestra of the Kirov Opera, conducted by Valery Gergiev.