Rimsky-Korsakov: The Golden Cockerel

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.

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Dmitry UlianovTsar Dodon

Nina MinasyanTsaritsa of Shemakha

Andrey PopovAstrologer

Margarita NekrasovaAmelfa

Mischa SchelomianskiGeneral Polkan

Vasily EfimovTsar Guidon

Wilfried GononThe Golden Cockerel

Maria NazarovaThe Golden Cockerel's voice