The Enchanted Wanderer, part of the Mariinsky at BAM, comes to the BAM Howard Gilman Opera House on Wednesday, January 14. Context is everything, so get even closer to the show with this curated selection of articles, interviews, and videos related to the production. Once you've seen it, help us keep the conversation going by telling us what you thought below.
Program Notes
The Enchanted Wanderer (PDF)
Website
The Mariinsky Theatre
Take a virtual tour of the famous concert hall, read about the theater's history, and more.
Blog
The Mariinsky Label
Read about the the Mariinsky Theatre's USA tour on their blog.
Article
The Mariinsky at BAM (BAM Blog)
Read more about the other productions coming to BAM during the Mariinsky Theatre's two-week residency.
Interview
The Arts Desk Q&A: Rodion Shchedrin (TheArtsDesk.com)
Shchedrin reminisces over his relationship with Shostakovich, live under the Soviet regime, and more.
Article
Chekhov's Less Famous Master (The-TLS.co.uk)
Nikolai Leskov wrote the novella on which Shchedrin's opera is based.
Article
The Loyalist (The New York Times)
A rich profile exploring the intertwined political and musical roles of Artistic Director Valery Gergiev.Look & Listen
Mariinsky in the USA (Spotify)
Sample excerpts from The Enchanted Wanderer, Swan Lake, Cinderella, works by Shostakovich, and more in this playlist featuring the Mariinsky Orchestra and Opera.
Video
Shchedrin the Pianist (YouTube)
Shchedrin performs his diabolical work for solo piano "Basso Ostinato."
Video
Maya Plisetskaya in Don Quixote(YouTube)
Shchedrin married the famous ballerina just a year before this video was shot.
Video
Backstage at the Mariinsky Theatre (The Telegraph)
Dancer Viktoria Tereshkina shows off her dressing room while Sarah Crompton explores where the backdrops are painted.
Dancer Viktoria Tereshkina shows off her dressing room while Sarah Crompton explores where the backdrops are painted.
Video
The New Mariinsky Theatre (YouTube)
Backlit Onyx interiors, 10 floors, and a perfect view from every seat: explore the Mariinsky's $750-million new home.
Now your turn...
So how did you enjoy the show? Likes? Dislikes? Surprises? Tell us what's on your mind in the comments below.