Anton Rubinstein’s operatic masterpiece Demon first premiered to great acclaim in 1871. Although performed frequently in Russia, the work remains something of a rarity in the West today.
Based on the renowned fantasy poem by Mikhail Lermontov Demon boasts rich choral writing and a fiery libretto. The work vividly depicts the isolation and despair of a fallen angel doomed to eternal damnation. All is upended by a chance encounter with the princess Tamara with whom he falls desperately in love. Tamara’s attempts to resist him and her eventual submission end in tragedy.
An all-Russian cast will be led by the sparkling-voiced soprano Olga Tolkmit (last seen at Bard in Dimitrij) in the role of Tamara alongside baritone Efim Zavalny in his American debut in the title role.
with The American Symphony Orchestra
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Anton Rubinstein’s Demon
First Preview: Jul 26, 2018
Opening Date: Jul 26, 2018
Closing Date: Aug 5, 2018
Running Time: 02:30
Playing @
Richard B. Fisher PAC
Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504-5000
Show Notes: 1 Intermission
Age Guidance: 13
Audience Advisory: Performance at the Sosnoff Theater
Performance Schedule
July 27 at 8 pm
July 29 at 2 pm
August 1 at 2 pm
August 3 at 2 pm
August 5 at 2 pm
Music
- Anton Rubinstein
Book
- Mikhail Lermontov
Director
- Thaddeus Strassberger
- Leon Botstein - Conductor
TDF Tickets Offers:
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Full-price tickets:
$25.00 - $105.00
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Accessibility
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Assisted Listening System
Sennheiser infrared assistive listening devices are available in the Sosnoff Theater and LUMA Theater. -
Elevator/Escalator
There is an elevator to all levels of the Sosnoff Theater and a wheelchair lift used to access front-row wheelchair seating. -
Parking
Reserved parking is available for drivers with disabilities. Please call 845-758-7928 in advance to let us know that you will require a spot. -
Passenger Loading Zone
Drivers of cars carrying disabled patrons are asked to drop their passengers off at the drop-off point in front of the Fisher Center. Please arrive at least one half hour prior to the performance time to ensure plenty of time to make your way into the venue -
Restroom
Restrooms in all locations are wheelchair accessible. For the additional convenience of Sosnoff Theater patrons, there is a restroom on the lower lobby for use by patrons in wheelchairs. -
Telephone
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Wheelchair Info
Sosnoff Theater—Locations are available in all seating areas for patrons in wheelchairs and their companions. There is an elevator to all levels of the Sosnoff Theater and a wheelchair lift used to access front-row wheelchair seating. Olin Hall—Wheelchair seating is available in row P of this intimate concert hall.Spiegeltent—Locations are available in the inner ring.
