*REGISTRATION STILL OPEN UNTON LULY 31ST* The fascinating new opera for young audiences Prince Ivan and the Firebird by the leading Greek composer and director Theo Abazis was presented with great success by the GNO Alternative Stage. Βased on a well-known traditional Russian tale which was also the inspiration for Igor Stravinsky’s famous ballet, the work is an ideal introduction to the world of opera from a composer versed in the language of modern music and theatre. Filmed at the GNO Alternative Stage at the SNFCC on 30 December 2017. Greek and English subtitles available.
The story talks about the firebird, a big, beautiful bird with magical powers and magnificent feathers in the colour of fire. But what’s more important is that it brings trouble to whomever tries to catch it. The firebird is an unusual being, magical and stunning. It symbolizes absolute freedom, and that’s why conquering it is associated with the fulfillment of one's hardest goals and greatest desires.
Through a simple yet impressive set, the Alternative Stage carries children and young audiences to a fairy-tale world. Using a magical wardrobe as a vehicle, we travel through lush forests, palaces and otherworldly places, where everything is possible. Vivid colours, magic tricks and on-stage transformations compose an unforgettable music theatre journey.
Composer, stage director Theo Abazis
Libretto Sofianna Theofanous
Conductor Michalis Papapetrou
Set & costume designer Kenny MacLellan
Choreographer Stavroula Siamou
Lighting designer Nikos Sotiropoulos
English translation Robin Beer
Tsar Dimitris Nalbandis
Wolf Panagiotis Athanasopoulos
Koschei Vasilis Dimakopoulos
Ivan Yannis Kalyvas
Vassili Yannis Filias
Firebird, Yelena Vassia Zacharopoulou
Dimitri Nicolas Maraziotis
Nina Lito Messini
Apple tree Maria Katrivesi
Peasants Christina Asimakopoulou, Vasilis Dimakopoulos, Angeliki-Zoi Karagkouni, Maria Katrivesi, Michalis Katsoulis, Miranda Makrynioti, Lito Messini
Trees Christina Asimakopoulou, Vasilis Dimakopoulos, Angeliki-Zoi Karagkouni, Maria Katrivesi, Michalis Katsoulis, Miranda Makrynioti, Lito Messini, Dimitris Nalbandis
Thieves Christina Asimakopoulou, Yannis Filias, Angeliki-Zoi Karagkouni, Maria Katrivesi, Michalis Katsoulis, Nicolas Maraziotis, Miranda Makrynioti, Dimitris Nalbandis
Vocal ensemble
Christina Asimakopoulou
Angeliki-Zoi Karagkouni
Maria Katrivesi
Michalis Katsoulis
Miranda Makrynioti
Nicolas Maraziotis
Lito Messini
Marinos Galatsinos (clarinet, flute)
Theo Vazakas (percussion)
Dionisis Vervitsiotis (violin)
Yannis Stratakis (viola)
Sofia Efklidou (cello)
Vilen Karapetyan (double bass)