Roman Viktyuk’s late production “Requiem for Radames” with Vasilyeva, Aroseva and Obraztsova

In memory of Roman Viktyuk, I suggest watching one of his late theatrical works: the production "Requiem for Radames", after the play by Aldo Nicolaj, with three great Russian actresses: Vera Vasilyeva, Olga Arosheva and Yelena Obraztsova. The story of the lives and rivalry of two opera divas who meet in a home for the elderly suddenly turns into a tale of love and death. But the production is, of course, interesting above all because the roles of the singers Norma Querciolini and Sirena Decovar proved to be the last dramatic performances of Obraztsova and Arosheva.

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September digest: archaeological finds, exhibitions, museums, theatre and the Church

In the finale of the Strugatskys' Roadside Picnic, the Golden Ball is told: "Happiness for everybody, free, and let nobody go away unsatisfied!" I do not promise to offend nobody, but the digest really does come free of charge. So, here is the main business of the

Frederic Leighton

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Roman Viktyuk’s late production “Requiem for Radames” with Vasilyeva, Aroseva and Obraztsova

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September digest: archaeological finds, exhibitions, museums, theatre and the Church

Frederic Leighton

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