Rachmaninoff’s Opera Aleko

Of Love and Passion: Three Generations of Great Russian Composers

Art Songs, Instrumental Music, and Rachmaninoff’s Opera Aleko

The Russian Speakers Society proudly presents this unique concert. Part I will feature (for the first time in Austin) a Concert performance of Rachmaninoff’s one-act opera Aleko, based on the poem “The Gypsies” by Alexander Pushkin. Soloists Nikita Storojev, Mikhail Smigelski, Isabella Dolande, Evgeny Kozyrenko, Heather Lewis and chorus will be accompanied by pianist Tatiana Storozheva. English language translation will be provided.

After the intermission, the audience will be invited to the Part II of the concert to enjoy various vocal and instrumental masterpieces by three generations of celebrated Russian composers: from Alyabyev and Glinka to Rachmaninoff and Prokofiev.

This performance is supported in part by the Cultural Arts Division of the City of Austin Economic Development and the University of Texas, Center for Russian, E. European & Eurasian Studies.

Tickets at the door: Adults: $20;  Seniors and students: $10; Children under 12: free

Tickets available online:  https://www.showclix.com/event/of-love-and-passion-opera-aleko

For more information, please see the website: http://www.rusaustin.com,

or call at 512-577-7790