Animal Farm is an English-language opera by Russian composer Alexander Raskatov based on George Orwell's 1944 novella of the same name. The opera contains two acts, nine scenes, and an epilogue, with a libretto written by Ian Burton and musical direction by Bassem Akiki. The project was conceived by Italian director Damiano Michieletto who collaborated with Raskatov on the project which was a co-commission by the Vienna State Opera, Teatro Massimo, and the Dutch National Opera.
The opera's premiere took place on 3 March 2023 as part of Dutch National Opera's 2022/2023 season and has been welcomed with great success by the audience.
Cast +RolesVoice TypeAmsterdam PremiereVienna PremiereOld MajorbassGennady BezzubenkovNapoleonbaritoneMisha KiriaWolfgang BanklSnowballtenorMichael GniffkeSquealertenorJames KryshakAndrei PopovBoxerbaritoneGermán OlveraStefan AstakhovBenjamintenorKarl LaquitMinimuscountertenorArtyem KrutkoClovercontraltoHelena RaskerMargaret PlummerMurielmezzoMaya GourIsabel SignoretBlackysopranoElena VassilievaMolliehigh sopranoHolly FlackPigetta (young actress)countertenorKarl LaquitMr. JonestenorMarcel BeekmanDaniel JenzMrs. JonessopranoFrancis van BroekhuizenAurora Marthens
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