Opera

Mary Stuart

(Maria Stuart)

Opera in two acts.

Queen Elizabeth I loves the Count of Leicester but suspects that he is in love with Mary, Queen of Scotts. The rivalry between the two women in politics and love cannot end happily.

Composer: Gaetano Donizetti
Musical Director and Conductor: Mihkel Kütson
Conductor: Lauri Sirp
Director: Roman Hovenbitzer (Germany)
Stage and Costume Designer: Roy Spahn (Germany)
Light Designer: Palle Palmé (Sweden)

In Roles: Alla Popova or Aile Asszonyi (Estonian National Opera), Karmen Puis or Teele Jõks, Valentina Kremen, Oleg Balashov (Mariinsky Theatre, St Petersburg) or Oliver Kuusik (Estonian National Opera), Atlan Karp, Märt Jakobson, Pille Veedler

Presented with one interval.
Running Time:

2:30

Performances:

The premiere of "Mary Stuart" took place in La Scala, Milan, in 1835. The opera reached the stages again only 123 years later, but then to stay permanently in the repertoire of opera houses.

In Italian with Estonian subtitles.

Premiere on May 5, 2011 at the Vanemuine Small Building.

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Photos by Alan Proosa.

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