Vladimir Deshevov - Ice and Steel (Saarländisches Staatstheater, 2007) - DVD

UPC: 0807280132397

Product Features

• Title: Vladimir Deshevov - Ice and Steel (Eis und Stahl)
• Conductor: Will Humburg
• Stage Director: Immo Karaman
• Choreographer: Fabian Posca
• Set Designer: Johann Jörg
• Costume Designer: Nicola Reichert
• Chorus Master: Pablo Assante
• Dramaturgy: Berthold Schneider
• Cast:Orchestra: Saarländisches Staatsorchester
  • Yevgeny Taruntsov as Dymchenko
  • Anna Toneeva as Musja
  • Hiroshi Matsui as Hertz
  • Algirdas Drevinskas as Senka
  • Oxana Arkaeva as Natalia
  • Otto Daubner as Labasin/Dalai
  • Stefan Röttig as Whisperer/Limonichik
  • Patrick Simper as Tiessenhausen
  • Rupprecht Braun as Subarev
• Chorus: Chorus and Supernumeraries of the Saarländisches Staatstheater
• Language: Sung in Russian
• Subtitles: Russian, English, German, French, Spanish
• Picture Format: 16:9 NTSC
• Sound Format: PCM Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1
• Region Code: 0 (Region-free)
• Running Time: 96 minutes
• Number of Discs: 1 DVD
• Recorded: Live at Saarländisches Staatstheater, Saarbrücken, 2007
• Production: RM Arts, 2007

Overview

Ice and Steel (Eis und Stahl) is a powerful and rarely performed opera by Russian composer Vladimir Deshevov. This 2007 production from the Saarländisches Staatstheater in Saarbrücken, conducted by Will Humburg and directed by Immo Karaman, brings to life this intense work, which is set against the backdrop of the Russian Revolution. The opera, composed in four acts with a libretto by Boris Lavrenev, is a gripping narrative of political and personal struggles. The Saarländisches Staatsorchester, along with a committed cast and chorus, delivers a compelling performance, underscored by modern choreography and innovative stage design.

Interesting Facts

• Rarely Performed Masterpiece: Ice and Steel is a lesser-known work by Vladimir Deshevov, reflecting the revolutionary spirit and turmoil of early 20th-century Russia. This 2007 performance is one of the few fully staged productions, offering audiences a rare opportunity to experience this significant piece of operatic history.
• Modern Production: The staging by Immo Karaman is noted for its bold and innovative approach, integrating contemporary set designs and choreography to bring a fresh perspective to Deshevov's dramatic score.
• Cultural Reflection: The opera's themes of revolution, sacrifice, and ideological conflict are poignantly relevant, making it a powerful commentary on the human condition during times of upheaval.

Track Listing

1. Act I:

   • Scene 1: The Beginning of the Revolution
   • Scene 2: The Workers' Struggle

2. Act II:

   • Scene 1: The Fight for Power
   • Scene 2: Personal Sacrifices

3. Act III:

   • Scene 1: The Conflict Escalates
   • Scene 2: The Turning Point

4. Act IV:

   • Scene 1: The Final Confrontation
   • Scene 2: Aftermath and Reflection

Publishers

• Publisher: Arthaus Musik GmbH
• Cat No: 101323

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