Gleb Matveychuk’s musical «The Mistress of the Copper Mountain» is based on the famous Ural tales by Pavel Bazhov. The premiere took place at the St. Petersburg Musical Comedy Theatre on March 21, 2025. The production was directed by Sergey Novikov. The story revolves around the talented craftsman Danila and the enchanted mistress of the stone mines. The play explores timeless themes such as love, creativity, and moral choices. The main message of the production is: «Only love can bend the stone.»
Mistress of the Copper Mountain
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The Musical "The Mistress of the Copper Mountain" (Russia)
"The Mistress of the Copper Mountain" is a musical performance for family viewing, based on the music of composer Gleb Matveychuk. The production features an original libretto based on the famous tales of Pavel Bazhov, an outstanding and distinctive writer who celebrated the wealth of the Ural mineral resources and the talented craftsmen who achieved incredible success in processing local gemstones. The creators of the musical invite the audience to explore the backstory of the enchanted mistress of the stone mines, empathize with the characters' struggles, and believe in the triumph of good.Read more -
Mistress of the Copper Mountain
The Musical Comedy Theatre presents a family-friendly production of The Mistress of the Copper Mountain, based on the music of the renowned contemporary composer Gleb Matveychuk. The production is based on an original libretto inspired by the famous tales of Pavel Bazhov, a renowned author who celebrated the richness of the Ural Mountains and the talented craftsmen who achieved remarkable success in the processing of local gemstones.
In his books, Bazhov emphasized the value and significance of creativity, humanity, and love, emphasizing that without these qualities, no artist can create a truly exceptional work of art.…Read more