Vassiliev, Alexander 1971-
Overview
| Works: | 16 works in 36 publications in 5 languages and 1,359 library holdings |
|---|---|
| Genres: | Drama Musical settings Operas Live sound recordings One-act operas Internet videos Overtures Songs and music Music Documentary films |
| Roles: | Performer, Singer |
| Classifications: | M1500.S89, 782.1 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works by
Alexander Vassiliev
Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk : opera in four acts by
Dmitriĭ Dmitrievich Shostakovich(
Visual
)
8 editions published in 2006 in Russian and held by 437 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Updated to the end of the Communist era in the 1970s or 1980s, tells the story of a bored housewife living in brutal conditions who resorts to murder to marry the man she wants
8 editions published in 2006 in Russian and held by 437 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Updated to the end of the Communist era in the 1970s or 1980s, tells the story of a bored housewife living in brutal conditions who resorts to murder to marry the man she wants
Chamisso-Variationen by
E. N. von Reznicek(
)
3 editions published in 2007 in German and held by 292 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
3 editions published in 2007 in German and held by 292 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Salome by
Richard Strauss(
)
1 edition published in 2018 in German and held by 264 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A dark Biblical tale of hubris, lust, and self-destruction, written in the inimitable voice of Oscar Wilde. The beautiful Salomé is King Herod's stepdaughter, who helps her mother Herodias exact a gruesome revenge on the prophet John the Baptist
1 edition published in 2018 in German and held by 264 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A dark Biblical tale of hubris, lust, and self-destruction, written in the inimitable voice of Oscar Wilde. The beautiful Salomé is King Herod's stepdaughter, who helps her mother Herodias exact a gruesome revenge on the prophet John the Baptist
The tsarina's slippers = Cherevichki by
Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky(
Visual
)
6 editions published in 2010 in Russian and held by 85 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Based on Gogol's fantastical and comic story of the Devil's antics on Christmas Eve, this magical opera is brought vividly to life in Francesca Zambello's vibrant production"--Container
6 editions published in 2010 in Russian and held by 85 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Based on Gogol's fantastical and comic story of the Devil's antics on Christmas Eve, this magical opera is brought vividly to life in Francesca Zambello's vibrant production"--Container
Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk by
Dmitriĭ Dmitrievich Shostakovich(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2006 in Russian and held by 67 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Shostakovich's subversive opera directed for stage by Martin Kušej for the composer's 100th birthday! Featuring the Dutch soprano Eva-Maria Westbroek in the title role, and making her long awaited debut at Der Nederlandse Opera! In Shostakovich's second opera, the tedium of everyday Russian life determines the fate of protagonist Katerina Ismailova. It is a work about the irrepressible nature of sexual urges, about erotic deeds of violence and liberation. Some of the scenes reached an unheard-of level of explicitness and were likely to have shocked the first audiences, but the work as a whole is an ode to love. The composer employs a polymorphic style with a wide variety of collage-like elements, but classical structures are clearly recognizable as well. The work's initial success was silenced by the publication of an official denunciation of the opera in the official Communist Party newspaper Pravda; this attack heralded a merciless, widespread and long-lasting idealistic clampdown on the Soviet music world. In 2006, Der Nederlandse Opera in Amsterdam programmed Shostakovich's Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the composer's birth. Mariss Jansons, chief conductor of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, and one of the best-known conductors for Shostakovich's scores, made here his first appearance as guest conductor at DNO. This new production was directed for stage by the Austrian Martin Kušej, who belongs to the new generation of stage and opera directors, having made a name for himself at the Salzburger Festspiele and Staatstheater Stuttgart. While the divine soprano Eva-Maria Westbroek makes her debuts at the DNO as Katerina Lvovna Ismailova, the opera's veterans take the remaining lead roles: the Russian bass Anatoly Kotcherga (Boris Timofeyevich Ismailov), the Slovak tenor Ludovit Ludha (Zinovy Borisovich Ismailov) and the British tenor Christopher Ventris (Sergei)
1 edition published in 2006 in Russian and held by 67 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Shostakovich's subversive opera directed for stage by Martin Kušej for the composer's 100th birthday! Featuring the Dutch soprano Eva-Maria Westbroek in the title role, and making her long awaited debut at Der Nederlandse Opera! In Shostakovich's second opera, the tedium of everyday Russian life determines the fate of protagonist Katerina Ismailova. It is a work about the irrepressible nature of sexual urges, about erotic deeds of violence and liberation. Some of the scenes reached an unheard-of level of explicitness and were likely to have shocked the first audiences, but the work as a whole is an ode to love. The composer employs a polymorphic style with a wide variety of collage-like elements, but classical structures are clearly recognizable as well. The work's initial success was silenced by the publication of an official denunciation of the opera in the official Communist Party newspaper Pravda; this attack heralded a merciless, widespread and long-lasting idealistic clampdown on the Soviet music world. In 2006, Der Nederlandse Opera in Amsterdam programmed Shostakovich's Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the composer's birth. Mariss Jansons, chief conductor of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, and one of the best-known conductors for Shostakovich's scores, made here his first appearance as guest conductor at DNO. This new production was directed for stage by the Austrian Martin Kušej, who belongs to the new generation of stage and opera directors, having made a name for himself at the Salzburger Festspiele and Staatstheater Stuttgart. While the divine soprano Eva-Maria Westbroek makes her debuts at the DNO as Katerina Lvovna Ismailova, the opera's veterans take the remaining lead roles: the Russian bass Anatoly Kotcherga (Boris Timofeyevich Ismailov), the Slovak tenor Ludovit Ludha (Zinovy Borisovich Ismailov) and the British tenor Christopher Ventris (Sergei)
Jenůfa(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2014 in Czech and held by 67 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A splendid Jenůfa, one of Janáček's best-known operas, here directed for stage by Alvis Hermanis and conducted by Ludovic Morlot at La Monnaie / Die Munt in Brussels. Premiered in Brno in 1904, Jenůfa was written after a play by Gabriela Preissová. It is a turning point in Janáček's stylisitic evolution: breaking off with the German operatic tradition, Janáček drew his inspiration from the natural inflexions of the spoken language, as well as from the rhythms and harmonies of the Czech folk repertoire. A genuine pioneer in the scientific study of the popular legacy, even before Zoltán Kodály and Béla Bartók, Leoš Janáček integrated in his own language the essence of the traditional music, without falling into pastiche or mere quotation. The particularity of his style lies in an extremely individual manner, as well as in the descriptive abilities of his musical language: popular reminiscences evoke a social frame, while the harshness of the orchestra depicts a greedy and brutal society. Indeed, Jenůfa bears witness of the social violence within a small village in Moravia. Two brothers, Števa et Laca, ruin Jenůfa's life because of their crual and irresponsible behaviour. The former has seduced and abandoned the young woman, after making her pregnant. The latter, in love with Jenůfa, disfigures the young woman's face with his knife out of jealousy. The birth of the young child does not make anything better. Števa still refuses to take responsibility for the consequences of his actions. Laca agrees to marry Jenůfa, though he does not like the idea of raising his brother's child. In order to comfort him, Kostelnička, Jenůfa's adoptive mother, tells him that the child is dead. A lie which leads to a sinister infanticide ... Jenůfa is not only a work that depicts the violence of a human drama stemming from the main characters' selfishness and the fear of a social opprobrium. It also bears witness of the composer's own distress at the time of composition, when he saw his daughter die from typhus. "I would bind Jenůfa with the black ribbon of the long illness, pain and sighing of my daughter Olga and my little boy Vladimir." Next to la Monnaie's chief conductor Ludovic Morlot, the Latvian stage director and actor Alvis Hermanis, one of the leading figures on the European contemporary scene, here makes his début at la Monnaie. This opera was first broadcast on medici.tv in January 2014 and is now part of the medici.tv catalogue, available by subscription
1 edition published in 2014 in Czech and held by 67 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A splendid Jenůfa, one of Janáček's best-known operas, here directed for stage by Alvis Hermanis and conducted by Ludovic Morlot at La Monnaie / Die Munt in Brussels. Premiered in Brno in 1904, Jenůfa was written after a play by Gabriela Preissová. It is a turning point in Janáček's stylisitic evolution: breaking off with the German operatic tradition, Janáček drew his inspiration from the natural inflexions of the spoken language, as well as from the rhythms and harmonies of the Czech folk repertoire. A genuine pioneer in the scientific study of the popular legacy, even before Zoltán Kodály and Béla Bartók, Leoš Janáček integrated in his own language the essence of the traditional music, without falling into pastiche or mere quotation. The particularity of his style lies in an extremely individual manner, as well as in the descriptive abilities of his musical language: popular reminiscences evoke a social frame, while the harshness of the orchestra depicts a greedy and brutal society. Indeed, Jenůfa bears witness of the social violence within a small village in Moravia. Two brothers, Števa et Laca, ruin Jenůfa's life because of their crual and irresponsible behaviour. The former has seduced and abandoned the young woman, after making her pregnant. The latter, in love with Jenůfa, disfigures the young woman's face with his knife out of jealousy. The birth of the young child does not make anything better. Števa still refuses to take responsibility for the consequences of his actions. Laca agrees to marry Jenůfa, though he does not like the idea of raising his brother's child. In order to comfort him, Kostelnička, Jenůfa's adoptive mother, tells him that the child is dead. A lie which leads to a sinister infanticide ... Jenůfa is not only a work that depicts the violence of a human drama stemming from the main characters' selfishness and the fear of a social opprobrium. It also bears witness of the composer's own distress at the time of composition, when he saw his daughter die from typhus. "I would bind Jenůfa with the black ribbon of the long illness, pain and sighing of my daughter Olga and my little boy Vladimir." Next to la Monnaie's chief conductor Ludovic Morlot, the Latvian stage director and actor Alvis Hermanis, one of the leading figures on the European contemporary scene, here makes his début at la Monnaie. This opera was first broadcast on medici.tv in January 2014 and is now part of the medici.tv catalogue, available by subscription
Ivan IV by
Georges Bizet(
Recording
)
2 editions published in 2002 in Undetermined and French and held by 60 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
2 editions published in 2002 in Undetermined and French and held by 60 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Le coq d'or = The golden cockerel by
Nikolay Rimsky-Korsakov(
Visual
)
3 editions published in 2018 in Russian and held by 24 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The old Tzar Dodon, tired of ruling his country, manipulated by his political advisors - among which the obscure Astrologer, and showing little interest in protecting his kingdom against foreign agression, relies on a magic Golden Cockerel to warn him in case of an attack. But when the Cockerel tells him of his own defeat, the Tzar quickly falls in love with his enemy, the beautiful Tzaritza of Shemakha, who easily convinces him to surrender his empire by making him propose to her
3 editions published in 2018 in Russian and held by 24 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The old Tzar Dodon, tired of ruling his country, manipulated by his political advisors - among which the obscure Astrologer, and showing little interest in protecting his kingdom against foreign agression, relies on a magic Golden Cockerel to warn him in case of an attack. But when the Cockerel tells him of his own defeat, the Tzar quickly falls in love with his enemy, the beautiful Tzaritza of Shemakha, who easily convinces him to surrender his empire by making him propose to her
Tracking Edith(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2017 in English and held by 16 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Tells the story of a socially engaged, known Austrian/British photographer who led a double life as a secret agent for the KGB
1 edition published in 2017 in English and held by 16 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Tells the story of a socially engaged, known Austrian/British photographer who led a double life as a secret agent for the KGB
Chamber music by
Georgiĭ Sviridov(
Recording
)
2 editions published in 1995 in Russian and held by 16 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
2 editions published in 1995 in Russian and held by 16 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Rachmaninov troika by
Sergei Rachmaninoff(
Visual
)
2 editions published in 2016 in Russian and held by 15 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
2 editions published in 2016 in Russian and held by 15 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Memento vivere : complete songs by
Rudi Stephan(
Recording
)
2 editions published in 2012 in German and held by 12 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
2 editions published in 2012 in German and held by 12 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Zolotoj petušok = Le coq d'or = The golden cockerel(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2018 in Russian and held by 1 WorldCat member library worldwide
1 edition published in 2018 in Russian and held by 1 WorldCat member library worldwide
Zolotoj petušok(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2018 in Russian and held by 1 WorldCat member library worldwide
1 edition published in 2018 in Russian and held by 1 WorldCat member library worldwide
Nelli by
Aleksandr Barykin(
Recording
)
1 edition published in 2006 in Russian and held by 1 WorldCat member library worldwide
1 edition published in 2006 in Russian and held by 1 WorldCat member library worldwide
Bruckner Mass No. 3 : 15 Oct 2016, Sat(
Book
)
1 edition published in 2016 in English and held by 1 WorldCat member library worldwide
1 edition published in 2016 in English and held by 1 WorldCat member library worldwide
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Related Identities
- Vaneev, Vladimir Performer
- Ludha, L̕udovít Performer
- Moritz, Reiner E. 1938-
- Halteren, John van Performer
- Jar, Valentin Performer
- Poulson, Lani Performer
- Nederlands Operakoor
- Opus Arte (Firm)
- Jurowski, Michail 1945- Conductor
- Chamisso, Adelbert von 1781-1838
Associated Subjects
Austria Baronova, Irina Bible plays Blok, Aleksandr Aleksandrovich, Chamber orchestra music Chamisso, Adelbert von, Christmas plays Concert programs Coq d'or (Choreographic work : Fokin) Devil Espionage Espionage, Soviet Great Britain Ivan--IV,--Czar of Russia, Live sound recordings New York (State)--New York Opera Operas Operas--Analysis, appreciation Operas--Excerpts Operas--Excerpts, Arranged Operas--Librettos Overtures Photographers Piano music Piano music, Arranged Piano trios Riabouchinska, Tatiana Salome--(Biblical figure) Salome (Strauss, Richard) Salomé (Wilde, Oscar) Sex Singapore Sonatas (Piano) Song cycles Songs, Russian Songs (High voice) Songs (High voice) with orchestra Songs (High voice) with piano Songs (Low voice) with piano Songs (Medium voice) with piano Soviet Union Spies Tudor-Hart, Edith, Variations (Orchestra) Vocal music Vocal quartets with instrumental ensemble Wilde, Oscar, Witches Women photographers