The Portrait

Archive Listings for The Portrait

T0554174682 (OPNORTH11) British Premiere. Sung in English. Running time: approx. 2hrs 30minsCompany 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).
3 Mar 11	The Lowry, Salford :: V0655996499 listing details L0163664181
24 Feb 11	Theatre Royal, Nottingham :: V458 listing details L981976632
18 Feb 11	Theatre Royal, Newcastle upon Tyne :: V570 listing details L75708447
2 Feb 11 to 12 Feb 11	Grand Theatre and Opera House, Leeds :: V975 listing details L1397178215

Details

Opera or Operetta :: 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