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The Fiery Angel
Composer: Sergei Prokofiev. Synopsis: A mystical and dark tale of a woman's obsession with an angel she believes is visiting her, culminating in witch trials and madness.
Eugene Onegin
Composer: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Synopsis: A selfish hero, a tragic heroine, and the unrequited love between them.
A Life for the Tsar
Composer: Mikhail Glinka. Synopsis: A patriotic tale of a peasant, Ivan Susanin, who sacrifices his life to protect Tsar Mikhail Romanov from Polish invaders.
Ruslan and Lyudmila
Composer: Mikhail Glinka. Synopsis: A magical and adventurous quest to rescue Lyudmila, who has been kidnapped by an evil sorcerer.
The Demon
Composer: Anton Rubinstein. Synopsis: A fallen angel, the Demon, falls in love with a mortal princess, causing tragedy and despair.
The Tsarina's Slippers
Composer: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Synopsis: A Christmas-themed opera involving a cobbler's dream of marrying off his daughter to the Tsar's protege.
Iolanta
Composer: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Synopsis: A blind princess regains her sight through the power of love after facing adversity.
The Maid of Pskov
Composer: Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov. Synopsis: A tale that intertwines personal drama with historical conflict between the people of Pskov and Ivan the Terrible.
Aleko
Composer: Sergei Rachmaninoff. Synopsis: A tragic story of love and jealousy among a community of Romani people.
War and Peace
Composer: Sergei Prokofiev. Synopsis: Depicts Russia's resilience during the invasion by Napoleon and interweaves personal and historical dramas.
The Golden Cockerel
Composer: Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov. Synopsis: A satirical fantasy involving an inept Tsar and a mystical golden cockerel that serves as his advisor.
The Enchantress
Composer: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Synopsis: The story of a woman who runs an inn and uses her charm to enchant men, leading to tragedy.
Khovanshchina
Composer: Modest Mussorgsky. Synopsis: A historical epic set in 17th-century Russia, focusing on the power struggle between factions.
The Legend of the Invisible City of Kitezh and the Maiden Fevroniya
Composer: Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov. Synopsis: The retelling of a Russian legend where the city of Kitezh becomes invisible to escape Tatar invaders.
Mazeppa
Composer: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Synopsis: The story of a political and romantic triangle during times of Cossack rebellion against the Tsar.
Prince Igor
Composer: Alexander Borodin. Synopsis: Prince Igor is captured during a campaign against the Polovtsian tribes and eventually escapes.
Sadko
Composer: Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov. Synopsis: A heroic adventurer, Sadko, brings prosperity to Novgorod through his music and voyages.
Boris Godunov
Composer: Modest Mussorgsky. Synopsis: The struggles and guilt of Tsar Boris during the Time of Troubles in Russia.
The Snow Maiden
Composer: Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov. Synopsis: A magical being, the daughter of Spring and Frost, struggles with her inability to love without consequences.
The Gambler
Composer: Sergei Prokofiev. Synopsis: Based on Dostoevsky's novel, the opera follows the fortunes of a compulsive gambler as he wins and loses in love and life.
Kashchei the Immortal
Composer: Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov. Synopsis: Based on Russian fairy tales, the opera depicts the defeat of the evil immortal Kashchei by the power of love.
Semyon Kotko
Composer: Sergei Prokofiev. Synopsis: Set during the aftermath of WWI and the Ukrainian struggle against German occupation, focusing on a young soldier returning home.
The Tale of Tsar Saltan
Composer: Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov. Synopsis: A fantastical story of Tsar Saltan, his son Prince Gvidon, and the magical Swan Princess.
The Queen of Spades
Composer: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Synopsis: An officer's obsession with gambling leads to his tragic downfall.
The Tsar's Bride
Composer: Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov. Synopsis: Tragic love, jealousy, and poisoning at the court of Ivan the Terrible.
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