Opera Opera in concert A. Rubinstein "Demon". Dmitry Khvorostovsky (baritone). Conductor – Mikhail Tatarinkov Tchaikovsky Concert Hall
Schedule for Opera in concert A. Rubinstein "Demon". Dmitry Khvorostovsky (baritone). Conductor – Mikhail Tatarinkov 2022
Composer: Anton Rubinstein Orchestra: Symphony Orchestra of Russia Conductor: Mikhail Tatarnikov Baritone: Dmitri Hvorostovsky
Dmitri Hvorostovsky is one of the most popular and highly paid opera singers
in the world. "The musical colossus", "global superstar", "brilliant musician",
"star of world opera," "golden baritone of Russia", - it's all about him, the
greatest singers of our time. Regular engagements in leading opera houses,
including Covent Garden, Bavarian State Opera, Munich State Opera, Berlin State
Opera, Teatro alla Scala, Vienna State Opera, Metropolitan Opera, Chicago Lyric
Opera, and many others, the singer revealed in a multifaceted artist with a
powerful dramatic potential. Hvorostovsky is not only an outstanding opera
singer, but also a master of execution of works and chamber cantatas and
oratorios, in fairness - romances by Russian and foreign composers (Tchaikovsky,
A. Borodin, Rimsky-Korsakov, Rachmaninov, A. Rubinstein, Glinka, Shostakovich,
and others) Baroque arias Western composers XVI - XVII centuries, Russian folk
songs, as well as sacred music by Russian composers. Dmitri Hvorostovsky,
whose touring schedule painted for many years, always finds an opportunity to
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Dmitry Khvorostovsky (baritone) Svetlanov Symphony Orchestra of Russia Conductor – Mikhail Tatarinkov
PROGRAM: A. Rubinstein Opera "Demon" (concert performance)
Synopsis
Act 1 Scene 1 Prologue During
a storm in the Caucasian mountains a chorus of evil spirits call upon the Demon
to destroy the beauty of God's creation. The Demon sings of his hatred for the
universe and rejects an Angel's plea for him to reconcile with heaven.
Scene 2 Tamara, awaiting her wedding with Prince Sinodal, is by a river
with her attendants. The Demon sees her and falls in love with her. He promises
her that "all the world will kneel before her" if she returns his love. Tamara
is fascinated but frightened by him and returns to the castle.
Scene 3 Prince Sinodal's caravan is making its way to Prince Gudal's court
for his marriage to Tamara but is delayed by a landslide. The Demon appears and
vows that Prince Sinodal will never see Tamara again. The carvan is attacked by
Tatars, and Prince Sinodal is mortally wounded. Before he dies he tells his
servant to bring his body to Tamara.
Act 2 Scene 4 The festivities for the wedding have already
begun. A messenger announces that Prince Sinodal's caravan has been delayed.[6]
Tamara senses the presence of the Demon and is fearful. When Prince Sinodal's
body is brought into the castle, Tamara is overcome by grief, but to her horror,
keeps hearing the supernatural voice of the Demon and his promises. She begs her
father to let her enter a convent.
Act 3 Scene 5 The Demon intends to enter the convent where
Tamara is now living, believing that his love for her has opened his spirit to
goodness. An Angel tries in vain to stop him.
Scene 6 Tamara prays in her convent cell but is constantantly troubled by
thoughts of the Demon, who appears to her in her dreams. The Demon now appears
in reality, declares his love for her and begs her to love him in return. Tamara
tries to resist her attraction to him but fails. The Demon kisses her in
triumph. The Angel suddenly appears and shows her the ghost of Prince Sinodal.
In horror, Tamara struggles out of the Demon's arms and falls dead.
Epilogue and Apotheosis The Angel proclaims that Tamara has been
redeemed by her suffering, while the Demon is damned to eternal solitude. The
Demon curses his fate. In the final Apotheosis Tamara's soul is carried to
Heaven accompanied by angels.
Schedule for Opera in concert A. Rubinstein "Demon". Dmitry Khvorostovsky (baritone). Conductor – Mikhail Tatarinkov 2022
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