On Saturday, September 25, the premiere of the operetta "Orpheus in the Underworld" takes place at the Vanemuine Theatre Grand Building. Andres Dvinjaninov plays the part of Orpheus. Urmas Põldma who was originally supposed to embody the title part got a serious leg injury last Thursday during the premiere of "Silva" at the Estonian National Opera.
Urmas Põldma was determined to take part in the Vanemuine premiere but rehearsals a few days ago showed that his injury doesn't allow him to make any physical efforts and the singer needs absolute peace in order to recuperate. In addition to drama productions Andres Dvinjaninov has taken part in musicals, operettas and operas during his long theatre career. Learning the part in five days is quite a challenge but fortunately Orpheus' role is not voluminous - that's the only reason why the quick replacement is even possible.
"Andres Dvinjaninov is a very capable artist and we are looking forward to his role solution in the premiering operetta,“ said the theatre's General Manager Paavo Nõgene.
Jacques Offenbach's "Orpheus in the Underworld“ has been written in 1858 and this piece is considered as the first classical full-length operetta. In subject matter it is quite an impudent parody and a sharp satire of an antique story about the former French society and political conditions. The most famous melody from that operetta is the "Galop infernal“ that is nowadays known as the can-can.
The operetta "Orpheus in the Underworld“ is directed by Marko Matvere, the musical director and conductor is Lauri Sirp, designed by Liina Keevallik, choreographed by Marika Aidla and the light designer is Tõnu Eimra. In roles - Alla Popova, Andres Dvinjaninov, Mati Kõrts, Maria Kallaste, Atlan Karp, Valentina Kremen, Tõnu Kattai, Jaan Willem Sibul, Merle Jalakas, Pirjo Püvi, Karmen Puis and Siiri Koodres.
"152 years have passed since this musical play was born. The piece was supposed to make fun of the Parisian upper class of the time. Once again, the sceptics have a reason to shrug their shoulders. What is upper class? What animals are they? Has anyone seen them? It is not that important who exactly are on stage tonight - either the French bourgeoisie or truly gods and devils but people visualize the ones who have been set above us still the same way as centuries ago,“ stated the director Marko Matvere.
Urmas Põldma was determined to take part in the Vanemuine premiere but rehearsals a few days ago showed that his injury doesn't allow him to make any physical efforts and the singer needs absolute peace in order to recuperate. In addition to drama productions Andres Dvinjaninov has taken part in musicals, operettas and operas during his long theatre career. Learning the part in five days is quite a challenge but fortunately Orpheus' role is not voluminous - that's the only reason why the quick replacement is even possible.
"Andres Dvinjaninov is a very capable artist and we are looking forward to his role solution in the premiering operetta,“ said the theatre's General Manager Paavo Nõgene.
Jacques Offenbach's "Orpheus in the Underworld“ has been written in 1858 and this piece is considered as the first classical full-length operetta. In subject matter it is quite an impudent parody and a sharp satire of an antique story about the former French society and political conditions. The most famous melody from that operetta is the "Galop infernal“ that is nowadays known as the can-can.
The operetta "Orpheus in the Underworld“ is directed by Marko Matvere, the musical director and conductor is Lauri Sirp, designed by Liina Keevallik, choreographed by Marika Aidla and the light designer is Tõnu Eimra. In roles - Alla Popova, Andres Dvinjaninov, Mati Kõrts, Maria Kallaste, Atlan Karp, Valentina Kremen, Tõnu Kattai, Jaan Willem Sibul, Merle Jalakas, Pirjo Püvi, Karmen Puis and Siiri Koodres.
"152 years have passed since this musical play was born. The piece was supposed to make fun of the Parisian upper class of the time. Once again, the sceptics have a reason to shrug their shoulders. What is upper class? What animals are they? Has anyone seen them? It is not that important who exactly are on stage tonight - either the French bourgeoisie or truly gods and devils but people visualize the ones who have been set above us still the same way as centuries ago,“ stated the director Marko Matvere.
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