Aladdin's Magic Lamp Musical Theater Stanislavsky. Tickets for Aladdin's Magic Lamp (Stanislavsky Musical Theatre)
The Italian Nino Rota is known all over the world as the author of music for the films of Fellini, Visconti, Zeffirelli and Coppola. But famous composer, Oscar and Grammy winner, wrote and symphonic works, operas and ballets. Fairy tale " Magic lamp Aladdin" he set to music in the mid-sixties. Then her journey around the world began. The opera will be performed in Russian for the first time at the Stanislavsky and Nemirovich-Danchenko Musical Theatre. Premiere is today.
Preparing for children's play- also a show. Behind the scenes, they don’t just sing - a kilogram hat should sit comfortably, flights should be accurate and fast, the mood should be appropriately fabulous and, of course, lamps - there are a lot of them, and all with genies inside.
“The fire of the magic lamp will radiate all over the world with these little lamps. And every child in the world will get it so that the dreams of every child can come true, ”says Sergey Nikolaev, artist of the Stanislavsky and Nemirovich-Danchenko Theater.
The magic lamp, as in the story of Scheherazade, Aladdin finds in a cave, among high rocks and gloomy gorges. The evil sorcerer appears in different places at the same time - and on the screen in the form of animation too. Indeed, there are miracles on the stage - the sorcerer's staff is really magical, the good genie fulfills wishes, and golden rain falls from the sky.
It seems that the only difficulty, apart from creating miracles, that the directors faced was the choice of artists. Aladdin was rehearsed by three teams, and all together they were looking for a character, and with Princess Budur everything turned out to be quite difficult.
“Princess Budur I even have 4. And I suggested that they draw lots, because, in my opinion, everyone is good. Someone is better in the plastic part, someone is better in the vocal part, ”says Lyudmila Naletova, stage director of the performance.
To draw lots before a premiere in this theater is an exceptional case. All the princesses refused.
“If, for example, I took the first performance, it would be unfair to other people. Either I would take the last one or none - this is also unpleasant. Therefore, I think that it is better for the organizers of this celebration to do this, ”says the artist of the Stanislavsky and Nemirovich-Danchenko Theater Maria Makeeva.
The choice is made, the performance is ready. There are no discrepancies with the plot of the tale. But the music had to work. Nino Rota has an opera in three acts, at the Stanislavsky Theater - in two. The score was reduced, achieving dynamism, contrast and brightness - all for children.
“Some scenes were cut, but not to the detriment of the musical material, only for the benefit of the dramaturgy: some repetitions that the author has, musical phrases that are similar to the text, but repeat musical material”, - said conductor Vyacheslav Volich.
« Magic lamp of Aladdin" - one of many opera performances aimed at a younger audience. The setting is based on oriental tale included in the collection "1000 and one night". A familiar story plays out on stage. The potter Aladdin, with the help of a genie from a magic lamp, was able to defeat Jafar, an evil sorcerer, having won the heart of the beautiful princess Budur. The performance is permeated with the symbolism of the East, where the music of the composer N. Rota fits perfectly. Eastern culture emphasized by stylized costumes, where the scenery recreates the unique atmosphere of the Ancient East.
The opera production of Aladdin's Magic Lamp was first shown in 1968 on Italian. A few decades later, the viewer was able to see her on German. A little later, a French version appeared. The modern "Lamp of Aladdin" in the theater of Stanislavsky and Nemirovich-Danchenko is presented to the Russian audience at mother tongue, thanks to which it has become more in demand among our compatriots. Every fan of opera performances will be able to take advantage of the unique opportunity to visit the performance. AND to buy tickets you can set up on our website.
FIRST ACT
East market
The market is bustling with life. What is not here: fabrics, carpets, clothes, perfumes, jewelry and jewelry! Merchants shout over each other, trying to sell their goods. Here comes Aladdin with his friends. They are busy playing and do not pay attention to others. Merchants are trying to calm down a noisy company.
A strange stranger is looking at Aladdin attentively. From his clothes, you can guess that he came from very distant countries - most likely from Africa.
Having called one of his friends, the stranger asks to tell him about Aladdin. From the story it becomes clear that Aladdin lives in poverty. His father, the tailor Mustafa, has died. The mother barely makes ends meet, and Aladdin, instead of finding a job, plays and smokes all day long.
“I am his uncle,” the stranger announces loudly and says that he is Mustafa's brother. He has made a fortune in distant lands and has now returned home to live with his family. He promises Aladdin a rich and happy life.
magic cave
Uncle took Aladdin to the mountains. The road was long and difficult. Aladdin was tired, but his uncle continued to lead him further and further, promising to show unprecedented miracles.
Uncle explained to Aladdin that he needed to go down into the cave and find an old lamp there. A magic ring will help you overcome all dangers. Only one person in the world can take the lamp, and that is Aladdin. Under his spell, the entrance to the cave opened, and Aladdin went in search.
Going down into the cave, Aladdin saw countless treasures. For a moment he forgot everything, blinded by the sparkle of the jewels. Unable to resist, he took a few stones with him. Coming to his senses, Aladdin took the lamp and hurried to the exit.
But instead of helping him get out, his uncle tried to quickly take the lamp for himself. Aladdin was seriously scared, and his uncle got angrier and angrier. Having lost his temper, the sorcerer (you, of course, already guessed that it was not an uncle, but an evil wizard) decided to leave Aladdin in the cave forever.
The entrance to the cave closed, and Aladdin realized that he would never see the light again. He raised his hands pleadingly, and accidentally touched the ring that was placed on his finger. A powerful genie appeared - the servant of the ring. By order of Aladdin, the genie opened the exit from the cave.
Aladdin's house
Hungry and tired, Aladdin returned home. He gave his mother an old lamp found in a cave. If you sell it at the market, you can get some money. To make the lamp look just a little newer, the mother decided to wipe it. Another genie appeared - a servant of the lamp. On Aladdin's orders, he brought a lot of delicious food on sumptuous platters. Aladdin and his mother ate their fill.
One day Aladdin went into a jewelry store. He saw the same beautiful pieces of glass that he once found in a magical cave. The jeweler explained to Aladdin that these were not just crystals, but precious stones.
Heralds announced that Princess Badr-al-Budur was approaching. But no one is allowed to see the beauty. Whoever looks at her will be executed. Aladdin was very curious. He decided to break the ban and look at the princess. Badr-al-Budur came out accompanied by maids. Her appearance was accompanied by the song:
Like a pearl you are from the foam of the sea
You appear to us, oh Badr-al-Budur!
You, like the moon, float in the clouds
In the silence of heaven, oh Badr-al-Budur!
Aladdin immediately fell in love with the beautiful princess. And she… Badr-al-Budur also dreamed of love.
Aladdin told his mother that he had decided to marry Princess Badr-al-Budur. As a gift to the Sultan, he decided to hand over the stones brought from the cave. After all, thanks to the jeweler, he learned that these are not just colored glass, but real jewels. No matter how his mother dissuaded him, Aladdin stood his ground. Badr-al-Budur will be his wife. For this, he is ready to risk his life.
SECOND ACT
Sultan's Palace
Courtiers and petitioners praise the Sultan, the most powerful ruler in the world. Among the crowd is Aladdin's mother. The Sultan noticed the bundle she was holding and decided to find out what was inside. Slightly alive with fear, Aladdin's mother told that her son was asking Badr al-Budur for his wife, and gave the bundle to the Sultan.
Seeing the precious gifts, the Sultan shook with greed. If Aladdin brings him more treasures, he is ready to give him the princess as his wife. Servants walked one after another, carrying baskets of jewels. Aladdin proved that he would not yield to wealth and power to the Sultan himself.
And Badr-al-Budur did not need any jewelry. A beautiful young man seemed to her a guest from heaven. Badr-al-Budur became the wife of Aladdin, and they lived in love and harmony in a luxurious palace that the genie built.
Kidnapping of Badr al-Budur
One day Aladdin went hunting. An incomprehensible anxiety seized Badr-al-Budur. She was distracted from her sad thoughts by a merchant who changed old lamps for new ones. The maid found an old lamp lying around and gave it away, not knowing about it. magic power. The evil sorcerer (and it was him again, not the merchant) grabbed the lamp and ordered the palace, along with the princess and all the inhabitants, to be transferred to their possessions.
Returning home, Aladdin did not see either the palace or the princess. Luckily, he still has the magic ring. The genie of the ring could not bring the palace back, but he was ready to help Aladdin find his beloved.
Palace in Africa
Laughter and cheerful songs ceased to sound in the palace. Badr-al-Budur and the maids longingly recalled their former happiness. But then Aladdin's voice rang out, and he ran into the princess's chambers. Joyfully met him Badr-al-Budur. Waiting for the return of the sorcerer, Badr-al-Budur gave him a sleepy drink, and he fell asleep soundly. The magic lamp was back in Aladdin's hands.
Homecoming
Aladdin ordered the palace to be returned to his hometown and never again parted with the beautiful Badr-al-Budur.
The opera The Magic Lamp of Aladdin is a real immersion in the fantastic and mystical world East. It's told here old history about how a simple poor young man won the love of a princess with the help of a magic lamp. But was she the only one who helped him become happy? And is it not the merit of his wisdom and cunning?
This production is one of the operatic creations of the famous Italian composer twentieth century by Nino Rota. This author is famous, first of all, for the music for the greatest Italian and American films. He collaborated with famous directors like Federico Fellini and Francis Ford Coppola. The composer also created magnificent pop songs, which have been part of the repertoire for several decades. popular artists from all over the world. But there are masterpieces of the opera genre in his asset. And those who manage to buy tickets for the opera Aladdin's Magic Lamp will be able to meet with one of them. The basis for it was the world-famous Arabian fairy tale from the popular collection 1000 and One Nights. This work is familiar to more than one generation of boys and girls from all over the globe. It was repeatedly filmed and staged more than once at theatrical venues. It was also reflected in musical art thanks to the work of Roth. His work is created at the intersection of classics and modernity. It is also full of successful stylizations for oriental music.
The premiere of this work took place in Naples in 1968. Subsequently, it was also successfully staged on many other stage venues in the world. But at the same time, for quite a long time, the opera was not staged in our country and was practically unknown to the domestic public. Its premiere in Moscow took place only in 2015. And now this performance continues to delight children and adults with its brightness, cheerfulness and charming oriental flavor.
