Composer

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Yury Alexandrovich Shaporin

Genre

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Opera

Style

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Opera

Compose Date

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1925 - 1953

Average_duration

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157:28

"The Decembrists" is an opera composed by Yury Alexandrovich Shaporin in 1953. The plot of the opera is based on the historical events of the Decembrist revolt of 1825 in Russia. The opera tells the story of a group of Russian aristocrats who rebelled against the autocratic rule of Tsar Nicholas I and his government. The Decembrists were inspired by the ideas of the French Revolution and the Enlightenment, and they sought to establish a constitutional monarchy in Russia. The opera is divided into three acts, each of which represents a different stage of the Decembrist revolt. The first act takes place in St. Petersburg, where the Decembrists are planning their rebellion. The second act takes place in Moscow, where the Decembrists have gathered to proclaim their new government. The third act takes place in the aftermath of the rebellion, as the Decembrists are tried and executed for their actions. The music of "The Decembrists" is characterized by its use of Russian folk melodies and traditional choral music. The opera features a large cast of characters, including the Decembrist leaders, their wives and families, and the government officials who oppose them. The opera also includes a chorus, which represents the people of Russia and their struggle for freedom and democracy. "The Decembrists" premiered at the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow on December 23, 1953. The opera was well-received by audiences and critics alike, and it has since become one of the most popular operas in the Russian repertoire. The opera has been performed in many countries around the world, and it continues to be a powerful reminder of the struggle for freedom and democracy in Russia.

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