Rimsky-Korsakov: The Golden Cockerel

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.

Cast & Crew

Director

François Roussillon

Director

Barrie Kosky

Dmitry Ulianov

Tsar Dodon

Nina Minasyan

Tsaritsa of Shemakha

Andrey Popov

Astrologer

Margarita Nekrasova

Amelfa

Mischa Schelomianski

General Polkan

Vasily Efimov

Tsar Guidon