Betrothal in a Monastery (2019)

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The support group for opera addicts is in session, and its participants perform Prokofiev's Betrothal in a Monastery. Rarely performed outside Russia, and consigned to oblivion by Andrei Zhdanov's anti-formalist policies after the Second World War, the work is transformed by Dmitri Tcherniakov's extravagant staging. Under the baton of Daniel Barenboim, an all-star cast featuring Aida Garifullina and Violeta Urmana bring the characters to life on stage at Berlin's Staatsoper Unter den Linden.

Director: Andy Sommer, Dmitri Tcherniakov
Genre: Music
Runtime: 169 min
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Music: Sergei Prokofiev
Production: Staatsoper Unter den Linden, BelAir Media, Mezzo, Unitel
Language: Pусский
Original Language: ru

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Betrothal in a Monastery about?
The support group for opera addicts is in session, and its participants perform Prokofiev's Betrothal in a Monastery. Rarely performed outside Russia, and consigned to oblivion by Andrei Zhdanov's anti-formalist policies after the Second World War, the work is transformed by Dmitri Tcherniakov's extravagant staging. Under the baton of Daniel Barenboim, an all-star cast featuring Aida Garifullina and Violeta Urmana bring the characters to life on stage at Berlin's Staatsoper Unter den Linden.
Who directed Betrothal in a Monastery?
Betrothal in a Monastery was directed by Andy Sommer, Dmitri Tcherniakov.
Who stars in Betrothal in a Monastery?
Betrothal in a Monastery stars Stephan Rügamer, Andrey Zhilikhovsky, Aida Garifullina, Violeta Urmana, Bogdan Volkov, Anna Goryachova.
How long is Betrothal in a Monastery?
Betrothal in a Monastery has a runtime of 2h 49m (169 minutes).
What genre is Betrothal in a Monastery?
Betrothal in a Monastery is a Music film.