
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.
Director
François Roussillon, Barrie Kosky
Writers
Alexander Pushkin, Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
Release Date
April 1, 2021
Runtime
2h 9m
Status
Released
Original Language
en
Opéra de Lyon