Colas Breugnon (, Kola Bryun'on), Op. 24, also known as The Master-Craftsman of Clamecy (Мастер из Кламси́, Master iz Klamsi), is a Russian-language opera in three acts with prologue by Dmitry Kabalevsky. The libretto by Vladimir Bragin is based on Romain Rolland's novel about a fictional Burgundian optimist named Colas Breugnon set in 16th-century Clamecy, Nièvre. The opera premiered at the Leningrad State Academic Maly Opera Theatre under the direction of Samuil Samosud on February 22, 1938.The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Music 0198608845 Michael Kennedy, Joyce Bourne - 2004 p 152 "Colas Breugnon. Name under which *Kabalevsky's opera The Craftsman of Clamecy (Master iz Clamesy) Op.24, is usually known outside Russ. In 3 acts, to lib. by V. Bragin based on R. Rolland's novel Colas Breugnon. Prod. Leningrad 1938. In 1968, the composer prepared a second version of the opera, Op. 90, which premiered on April 16, 1970. The opera is best known for its "rollicking" overture.School of Music, Theatre & Dance Programs 1951 "Though the opera Colas Breugnon has not as yet been produced in America, the vivacious, rollicking overture has gained wide popularity with concert audiences throughout the world. The gaiety of its style and the interest of its rhythmic..."
Roles RussianEnglishVoice typePremiere Cast, 1938(Conductor: Samuil Samosud)Кола БрюньонColas BreugnonbaritoneСелина (по прозвищу Ласочка)Selina (nicknamed Lasochka)mezzo-sopranoЖаклинаJacquelinesopranoЖифлярJean Gifflardhigh bassКюре ШамайCuré ChamaillebassРобинеRobinettenorГерцог д’АнуаDuke d'AsnoistenorМадемуазель де ТермMademoiselle de TermessopranoГлашатайA heroldtenor1-й прихожанин1st parishionertenor2-й прихожанин2nd parishionerbassГлоди, виучка Брюньона 4-5 летGlodie, Breugnon's ward, 4-5 years oldsilentДва голоса за сценой2 children's voices behind the scene (high, low)Кламсийцы, гости герцога, солдатыPeople of Clamecy, Guests of the Duke, Soldiers
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