Young Audience Concert - Snegourotchka
Introduction
Among all the northern tales, there is one that is not very well known but very beautiful, which inspired the Russian composer Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov to create his most beautiful opera: *Snegourotchka*.
The Fairy Spring and the Snowman Winter had a daughter, Snegourotchka, a girl made of snow, delicate and of great beauty but very fragile. She must be protected at all costs from the vengeance of the sun, whose slightest ray could cause her to melt.
Despite this terrible threat, Snegourotchka persuades her parents to let her live among humans, where her icy, snowy heart can finally open up to feelings. What will happen to her among humans? Who will be able to ignite the flame in her heart? This is what you will discover with the OPMC and this splendid music by Rimsky-Korsakov, which will melt your heart with joy!
Recommended for ages 5 and up.
Program
Nikolai RIMSKY-KORSAKOV - *Snegourotchka* (The Snow Maiden)
Cast
Philippe Béran, conductor
Joan Mompart, actor
Marina Sosnina, sand artist
Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra