Prokofiev: War and Peace
Sergej Prokofjew: Krieg und Frieden
Synopsis
Sergei S. Prokofiev's monumental setting of Leo N. Tolstoy's epic novel, War and Peace. The composer and his wife Mira compressed the plot, set during Napoleon's Russian campaign, into a powerful sequence of scenes in which the love story between Natasha Rostova and Andrei Bolkonsky and the description of the Russian army's fight against the French invasion alternate in rich contrast, and at the same time are closely interwoven. All is related by the music in its fullness of splendid themes and touchingly quiet moments. Prokofiev's musical-dramatic masterpiece combines social drama and historical chronicle in its 13 scenes to form an exuberant panorama. In this production by Dmitri Tcherniakov, the opera is performed in in Munich for the first time ever.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Andrey Zhilikhovsky
Fürst Andrej Bolkonski
Olga Kulchynska
Natascha Rostowa
Mischa Schelomianski
Ilja Andrejewitsch Rostow
Alexandra Yangel
Sonja / Adjutant Murats
Kevin Conners
Gastgeber des Silvesterballs / De Beausset / Französischer Abbé
Alexander Fedin
Lakai des Silvesterballs / Kaisarow
Violeta Urmana
Marja Dmitrijewna Achrossimowa
Olga Guryakova
Peronskaja / Händlerin
Arsen Soghomonyan
Graf Pierre Besuchow
Victoria Karkacheva
Gräfin Hélène Besuchowa
Bekhzod Davronov
Anatol Kuragin
Alexei Botnarciuc
Leutnant Dolochow
Christian Rieger
Ein alter Lakai der Bolkonskis
Emily Sierra
Stubenmädchen der Bolkonskis
Martin Snell
Kammerdiener der Bolkonskis
Christina Bock
Fürstin Marja Bolkonskaja
Sergei Leiferkus
Fürst Nikolai Andrejewitsch Bolkonski / Matwejew
Oksana Volkova
Matrjoscha
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andy Sommer, Dmitri Tcherniakov
- Screenplay & Story
- Sergei Prokofiev, Mira Mendelson-Prokofieva
- Original Score
- Sergei Prokofiev
- Original Title
- Sergej Prokofjew: Krieg und Frieden
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 4h 18m
- Production Studios
- Unitel, Bel Air Classiques
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andy Sommer, Dmitri Tcherniakov
Sergei Prokofiev, Mira Mendelson-Prokofieva
Sergei Prokofiev
Department Leadership Roster
Andy Sommer
Director
Elena Zaytseva
Costume Design
Dmitri Tcherniakov
Director
Sergei Prokofiev
Original Music Composer
Sergei Prokofiev
Writer
Mira Mendelson-Prokofieva
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Prokofiev: War and Peace
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What is Prokofiev: War and Peace about?
Sergei S. Prokofiev's monumental setting of Leo N. Tolstoy's epic novel, War and Peace. The composer and his wife Mira compressed the plot, set during Napoleon's Russian campaign, into a powerful sequence of scenes in which the love story between Natasha Rostova and Andrei Bolkonsky and the description of the Russian army's fight against the French invasion alternate in rich contrast, and at the same time are closely interwoven. All is related by the music in its fullness of splendid themes and touchingly quiet moments. Prokofiev's musical-dramatic masterpiece combines social drama and historical chronicle in its 13 scenes to form an exuberant panorama. In this production by Dmitri Tcherniakov, the opera is performed in in Munich for the first time ever.
Who directed Prokofiev: War and Peace?
Prokofiev: War and Peace was directed by Andy Sommer, Dmitri Tcherniakov.
Who stars in Prokofiev: War and Peace?
The principal cast of Prokofiev: War and Peace includes Andrey Zhilikhovsky, Olga Kulchynska, Mischa Schelomianski, Alexandra Yangel, Kevin Conners.
When was Prokofiev: War and Peace released and how long is it?
Prokofiev: War and Peace was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 4h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for Prokofiev: War and Peace?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Prokofiev: War and Peace was composed by Sergei Prokofiev.