Rimsky-Korsakov: The Golden Cockerel

Rimsky-Korsakov: The Golden Cockerel 2021 Directed by Barrie Kosky , François Roussillon

Pushkin folk tale as comedic opera whose sultry elements expand an Oriental influence. Korsakov portrays the story of Tsar Nicholas II, punished for his cowardice and despotism, using satire to condemn Russia's autocratic ruler.

Country USA

Production Country France

Language English

Gneres Comedy , Drama , Music

Production Company Opéra de Lyon

Release Date 1 April 2021

129 mins

Cast

Dmitry Ulianov Tsar Dodon

Nina Minasyan Tsaritsa of Shemakha

Andrey Popov Astrologer

Margarita Nekrasova Amelfa

Mischa Schelomianski General Polkan

Vasily Efimov Tsar Guidon

Wilfried Gonon The Golden Cockerel

Maria Nazarova The Golden Cockerel's voice

Andrey Zhilikhovsky Tsarevich Afron

Crew

Directors

Barrie Kosky

François Roussillon

Writers

Vladimir Bel'sky

Alexander Pushkin

Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov