Performance

Venue	Theatre Royal
	Also: Royal Concert Hall
Town	Nottingham
County	Nottinghamshire
From	24th February 2011
To	24th February 2011
When	19:30
Theatre Royal (V462)
Current/Future Listings
Listings Archive

The Portrait

Work:: The Portrait (S01141626919)

Based on the short story by Russian author Nikolai Gogol, Weinberg's little known opera portrays the harmful influence of money and fame. A talented but unsuccessful painter, acquires a portrait that is under a curse and allows him to quickly become a celebrated society artist. Bedazzled by the glory, the rich and famous are at his feet, the money and invitations roll in and he is the talk of the town. But ownership of the portrait leads him to betray his own art and when he realises this, he resorts to drastic and violent action.

Music

Mieczyslaw Weinberg

Production:: (T0554174682)

British Premiere. Sung in English. Running time: approx. 2hrs 30mins

Company	Opera North
Company	Opera national de Lorraine Nancy
Conductor	Rossen Gergov
Director	David Pountney
Design	Dan Potra
Costume	Dan Potra
Translation	David Pountney
Translation	Anastasia Koshkina
Lighting	Linus Fellborm
Performer	Paul Nilon (Chartkov)
Performer	Richard Burkhard (Nikita)
Performer	Katherine Broderick (Liza)
Performer	Peter Savidge (Professor of Fine Ars / Journalist / Art Dealer / Landlord / Earl)
Performer	Nicholas Sharratt (Lamplighter / Noble Gentleman)
Performer	Jonathan Best (3rd Seller / Dignitary)
Performer	Richard Angas (Policeman / General)
Performer	Helen Field (Female Seller / Lady in Waiting)
Performer	Mark Le Brocq (1st Seller / 1st Waiter / Turk)
Performer	Wynne Evans (2nd Seller / 2nd Waiter / Cavalry Officer)
Performer	Carole Wilson (Noblewoman)

Listing:: L981976632

Production details

British Premiere. Sung in English. Running time: approx. 2hrs 30mins

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