André Modeste Gretry: Pierre le Grand (Peter the Great)

Product Details

• UPC: 807280109795
• Composer: André Modeste Gretry
• Opera: Pierre le Grand (Peter the Great)
• Genre: Opera, Classical Music
• Language: French (singing), Russian (dialogues)
• Label: Arthaus Musik
• Release date: Recorded at the Helikon Opera in 2002

Product Specifications

• Sound Format: PCM Stereo
• Picture Format: 4:3
• Region Code: 0 (Worldwide), NTSC
• Subtitle Languages: English, German, French, Russian
• Run Time: 94 minutes

Overview

Experience the captivating opera Pierre le Grand (Peter the Great) by André Modeste Gretry, performed by the Chorus and Orchestra of the Helikon Opera. The opera features a talented cast of singers, including Elena Voznessenskaya as Catherine, Nikolai Galin as François Lefort, and Mikhail Davidov as Georges. Conducted by Sergey Stadler and directed by Dmitry Bertman, this production showcases beautiful sets and costumes designed by Igor Nezhny and Tatiana Tulubieva.

Sung in French with Russian dialogues, this delightful performance of Pierre le Grand brings Gretry's music to life, telling the story of Peter the Great's efforts to modernize Russia and his relationships with those around him.

Cast and Crew

• Catherine: Elena Voznessenskaya
• François Lefort: Nikolai Galin
• Georges: Mikhail Davidov
• Genevieva: Elena Guschina
• Caroline: Ekaterina Oblezova
• Alexis: Vladimir Bolotin
• Menshi: Victor Verzhbitsky
• Matun: Maxim Mironov
• Sergey Kostyuk: Chorus and Orchestra of the Helikon Opera
• Conductor: Sergey Stadler
• Stage Production: Dmitry Bertman
• Chorus Master: Denis Kirpanev
• Sets and Costumes: Igor Nezhny, Tatiana Tulubieva
• Movement: Yury Ustingov
• Directed for Video: Nadezda Feodoridi

Interesting Facts

• André Modeste Gretry was a Belgian composer known for his contributions to the development of the opéra comique genre.
• Pierre le Grand (Peter the Great) is based on the life of the Russian Tsar Peter the Great, who ruled from 1682 to 1725.
• The opera features a mix of French singing and Russian dialogues, reflecting the cultural exchange between France and Russia during Peter the Great's reign.