Alexander Pantykin’s opera «Antigone» was staged at the Irkutsk Music Theatre in December 2024, marking the 30th anniversary of Vladimir Sokolov’s original version from 1994. The play is based on Sophocles’ tragedy, where Antigone, the daughter of Oedipus, defies King Creon and buries her brother Polynices, willingly accepting death as a price for her loyalty to her duty. Production designer Sergey Novikov created an impressive set design, and the production features soloists, a choir, a ballet, a symphony orchestra, and the rock band Extrovert. The libretto includes poems by Marina Tsvetaeva and Osip Mandelstam. The production was awarded the Musical Heart of the Theatre prize for best orchestration.
Antigone
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Antigone
Antigona is a play about the human right to argue with the system when it is unjust. Powerful rock, modern sound, and the eternal question: what is more important — your principles or a convenient order? There are no right answers, only your choice: which side are you on in the main argument of humanity?Read more -
"Nothing has changed since the time of Sophocles."
Alexander Pantykin is a musician and composer who, according to his own words, is the only one in the country who has a knowledge of both philharmonic academic composition and rock style. Therefore, it is not surprising that the N. M. Zagursky Irkutsk Music Theatre invited Alexander Alexandrovich to adapt Vladimir Sokolov's music for a new production of the rock opera "Antigone."
We spoke with the composer about his new perspective on Sophocles' play, the role of Irkutsk in Russian culture, and his ability to "tame" inspiration.Read more -
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"Dovlatov. About Love". Stand-up in the style of jazz. Irkutsk Regional Music Theatre named after N. M. Zagursky.
Music directors Mikhail Tarasov, Alexander Filippov, director Natalya Karpinskaya, artist Polina BelovaRead more -
Rock, Opera, and Cabaret at the Siberian Antigone
The premiere of the remake of the one-act rock opera Antigona by Vladimir Sokolov in the author's edition of the music by Alexander Pantykin took place at the N.M. Zagursky Irkutsk Music Theatre. This is a remake of the performance that was staged here about thirty years ago.Read more -
The rock opera Antigone was first performed at the N.M. Zagursky Irkutsk Regional Music Theatre
The rock opera "Antigona" was staged for the first time at the N.M. Zagursky Irkutsk Regional Music Theatre. The production, based on the ancient Greek tragedy of the same name by Sophocles, was timed to coincide with the 30th anniversary of its creation by the Irkutsk composer Vladimir Sokolov on the stage of the experimental theatre-studio "Pilgrim Theatre" that he founded. The revived rock opera, which is grandiose in its scale, features soloists, a choir, ballet dancers, a symphony orchestra, and the rock band EXTROVERT. The play was directed by the theater's chief director, Anastasia Grinenko.Read more -
Emigration to Tartarus: Dovlatov and Sophocles at the Irkutsk Music Theatre
On December 6-8, 2024, the Irkutsk Regional Music Theatre hosted the first performances of Vladimir Sokolov's rock opera "Antigona," followed by the November premiere of a musical based on the works of Sergei Dovlatov. Like any great literature, their original sources cover a wide range of topics, but when placed side by side on the same bill, they become a conversation about choices and who makes them, or whether they are made at all.Read more -
A rock tragedy
The rock opera Antigona, performed on the stage of the N.M. Zagursky Irkutsk Regional Music Theatre, is undoubtedly the most striking premiere of the season. Directed by Anastasia Grinenko, the theatre's chief director, the production showcases a dramatic intensity, a seamless blend of styles and eras, and a poignant musical score that captivates from the very first notes. However, the most remarkable aspect of the production is its ability to capture the essence of Vladimir Sokolov's work, the composer and founder of the Pilgrims Theatre in Irkutsk, who composed the music for Antigona 30 years ago.Read more -
The Irkutsk Music Theatre is fighting for the Golden Mask
The rock opera Antigona by the N.M. Zagursky Irkutsk Music Theatre has been officially nominated for the prestigious national theatre award Golden Mask. This information has been posted on the official website of the award. In addition, another production by the theatre, the musical drama Cranes Are Flying, has been recognized as one of the most significant works of the past theatre season. This was reported by the press service of the regional government.Read more
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