Les Noces
Свадебка
Synopsis
Les noces - one of Stravinsky's last works on Russian themes (first performed in 1923 with choreography by Bronislava Nijinskaya). Stravinsky's "The Wedding" is a vivid example of the "rhythmic" music characteristic of the work of the composers of the 1920s and 1930s. Rhythm in it is not only the primary organizing principle, but also the most important factor of musical language. It is characteristic that the composer here does not need either strings or wind instruments: the score of the Wedding, in addition to the voices, consists of percussion, which requires six performers at once, as well as four pianos, which are used here as a special kind of percussion.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christopher Newton
- Original Title
- Свадебка
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, Russia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 29m
- Production Studios
- Royal Opera House
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christopher Newton
Department Leadership Roster
Christopher Newton
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Les Noces
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Les Noces about?
Les noces - one of Stravinsky's last works on Russian themes (first performed in 1923 with choreography by Bronislava Nijinskaya). Stravinsky's "The Wedding" is a vivid example of the "rhythmic" music characteristic of the work of the composers of the 1920s and 1930s. Rhythm in it is not only the primary organizing principle, but also the most important factor of musical language. It is characteristic that the composer here does not need either strings or wind instruments: the score of the Wedding, in addition to the voices, consists of percussion, which requires six performers at once, as well as four pianos, which are used here as a special kind of percussion.
Who directed Les Noces?
Les Noces was directed by Christopher Newton.
Who stars in Les Noces?
The principal cast of Les Noces includes Zenaida Janowski, David Pickering.
When was Les Noces released and how long is it?
Les Noces was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 29m.