Dead Souls at the Mariinsky Theatre

Dead Souls at the Mariinsky Theatre

Type: Opera
Performed by: The Mariinsky Orchestra and Mariinsky Chorus
Conductor: Valery Gergiev
Location: Mariinsky Theater, St. Petersburg, Russia
Year: 2012

Nikolai Gogol was a Ukrainian playwright known for blending realism with the grotesque and satirical, often addressing 19th-century social and political issues. The Mariinsky Theater’s production of Rodion Shchedrin’s opera “Dead Souls,” based on Gogol’s novel, features vivid characters and a mix of operatic and folk singing styles that enhance the narrative’s depth. The audience reaction was enthusiastic, praising the innovative staging, strong vocal performances, and emotive set design.

Dead Souls at the Mariinsky Theatre
  • Dead Souls at the Mariinsky Theatre

    Type: Opera
    Performed by: The Mariinsky Orchestra and Mariinsky Chorus
    Conductor: Valery Gergiev
    Location: Mariinsky Theater, St. Petersburg, Russia
    Year: 2012

    Nikolai Gogol was a Ukrainian playwright known for blending realism with the grotesque and satirical, often addressing 19th-century soci...