Firebird: Nina Ananiashvili
Prince Ivan: Andris Liepa
Princess: Ekaterina Liepa
Kashchey: Sergey Petukhov
Ballet masters: Alexander Prokofiev, Nikolay Androsov

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Petrushka: Andris Liepa; The Ballerina: Tatiana Beletskaya; The Moor: Gedminas Taranda; Magician: Sergey Petukhov; Devil: Vitaly Breusenko

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(min. 3:50) The curtain of the Magician's booth moves as though someone were trying to get out. Finally, the frightened Petrushka emerges with the Moor chasing him. The Moor kills Petrushka, but the Magician appears and explains to the appalled crowd that what they have witnessed was the death of a puppet, nothing more. He shows them Petrushka's body, filled with sawdust. Everyone leaves. A sudden scream breaks the silence. Petrushka appears in the moonlight on the roof of the booth and shakes his fist at his tormentors.

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Petrushka: Andris Liepa; The Ballerina: Tatiana Beletskaya; The Moor: Gedminas Taranda; Magician: Sergey Petukhov

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When the Ballerina appears, the Moor is initially indifferent to her, but her coquettish advances arouse his interest and he tries to embrace her. Suddenly the door is thrown open and Petrushka rushes in in a rage. He circles the room until the Moor pushes him out. The Ballerina is delighted at the Moor's prowess and throws herself into his arms.
The scene reverts to the Shrovetide fair. It is getting dark and the dancing and merriment cease.

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From the album: Fallen
Released: 2003
Buy on iTunes: http://tinyurl.com/chdy4e

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Maria Butyrskaya 1996 Trophee Lalique LP. With many thanks to tracy80sgirl for the VHS!

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It was time to get a few jazz chords out of the church's pipe organ. Mainly played with a String Celeste and Octave 4', this may well get a disapproving look or a raised eyebrow or two if played for an offertory in a service... ;o)

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"The Golden Age"(from the Bolshoi Theater)

Time and place of action: seaside town in the south of Russia; the 1920s. This was the period of the New Economic Policy (NEP) which allowed private enterprise and trade and, as a result, shady operators and petty criminals flourished. The Golden Age Restaurant is their favorite haunt - here a young dancer, Rita, who appears under the name of Mademoiselle Margot, and her partner, Jacques, in point of fact Yashka, leader of a local gang of bandits, entertain a mixed public of "fast livers". Helping Yashka with his 'jobs' are his bandit cronies and his friend, Lyuska.
During the town festival and general rejoicing Boris, a young fisherman, member of the satirical agitprop theatre for working youths, meets Rita. They begin to fall in love. But, suddenly, Rita disappears into the crowd, Boris rushes after her. Boris's search brings him to The Golden Age Restaurant. To his astonishment, he recognizes the dancing Mademoiselle Margot to be Rita, the girl he is looking for.
Boris and Yashka fight over Rita. She is attracted by both young men, by the sincerity and depth of their feelings for her. Boris's young fishermen friends start a brawl with members of the gang of bandits. Yashka tries to make a run for it, but he is caught. Rita is free: leaving the restaurant forever, she goes off with her beloved Boris to start a new life.

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"The Golden Age" (from the Bolshoi Theater)

Time and place of action: seaside town in the south of Russia; the 1920s. This was the period of the New Economic Policy (NEP) which allowed private enterprise and trade and, as a result, shady operators and petty criminals flourished. The Golden Age Restaurant is their favorite haunt - here a young dancer, Rita, who appears under the name of Mademoiselle Margot, and her partner, Jacques, in point of fact Yashka, leader of a local gang of bandits, entertain a mixed public of "fast livers". Helping Yashka with his 'jobs' are his bandit cronies and his friend, Lyuska.
During the town festival and general rejoicing Boris, a young fisherman, member of the satirical agitprop theatre for working youths, meets Rita. They begin to fall in love. But, suddenly, Rita disappears into the crowd, Boris rushes after her. Boris's search brings him to The Golden Age Restaurant. To his astonishment, he recognizes the dancing Mademoiselle Margot to be Rita, the girl he is looking for.
Boris and Yashka fight over Rita. She is attracted by both young men, by the sincerity and depth of their feelings for her. Boris's young fishermen friends start a brawl with members of the gang of bandits. Yashka tries to make a run for it, but he is caught. Rita is free: leaving the restaurant forever, she goes off with her beloved Boris to start a new life.

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The Golden Age (from the Bolshoi Theater)

Time and place of action - seaside town in the south of Russia; the 1920s. This was the period of the New Economic Policy (NEP) which allowed private enterprise and trade and, as a result, shady operators and petty criminals flourished. The Golden Age Restaurant is their favorite haunt - here a young dancer, Rita, who appears under the name of Mademoiselle Margot, and her partner, Jacques, in point of fact Yashka, leader of a local gang of bandits, entertain a mixed public of "fast livers". Helping Yashka with his 'jobs' are his bandit cronies and his friend, Lyuska.
During the town festival and general rejoicing Boris, a young fisherman, member of the satirical agitprop theatre for working youths, meets Rita. They begin to fall in love. But, suddenly, Rita disappears into the crowd, Boris rushes after her. Boris's search brings him to The Golden Age Restaurant. To his astonishment, he recognizes the dancing Mademoiselle Margot to be Rita, the girl he is looking for.
Boris and Yashka fight over Rita. She is attracted by both young men, by the sincerity and depth of their feelings for her. Boris's young fishermen friends start a brawl with members of the gang of bandits. Yashka tries to make a run for it, but he is caught. Rita is free: leaving the restaurant forever, she goes off with her beloved Boris to start a new life.

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The new facty goes into production

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In the boozer.

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New family (Nastya, Yan, and Ivashka trio)
Nastya - Anastasia Yatsenko
Yan - Andrei Merkuriev
Ivachka - Morikhiro Iwata

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Petrushka: Andris Liepa; The Ballerina: Tatiana Beletskaya; The Moor: Gedminas Taranda; Magician: Sergey Petukhov

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The Shrovetide fair in St Ptetersburg. The curtains of a booth are drawn back to reveal three puppets: a Moor, a Ballerina and Petrushka. The Ballerina dances with both puppets and Petrushka, who is in love with her, in his jealousy beats Arap the Moor with a club.

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Petrushka: Andris Liepa; The Ballerina: Tatiana Beletskaya; The Moor: Gedminas Taranda; Magician: Sergey Petukhov

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The scene changes to Petrushka's cell-like room. The Magician-showman pushes Petrushka through the door. Petrushka weeps. Suddenly the Ballerina appears, and Petrushka dances in delight. Unable to comprehend his joy, the Ballerina retreats in fear. Petrushka is again left alone.
The scene changes to the Moor's room, with exotic drawings on the walls. The Moor lies on the sofa, playing indolently with a large coconut. The door opens and the Ballerina walks in.

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Petrushka: Andris Liepa; The Ballerina: Tatiana Beletskaya; The Moor: Gedminas Taranda; Magician: Sergey Petukhov

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When the Ballerina appears, the Moor is initially indifferent to her, but her coquettish advances arouse his interest and he tries to embrace her. Suddenly the door is thrown open and Petrushka rushes in in a rage. He circles the room until the Moor pushes him out. The Ballerina is delighted at the Moor's prowess and throws herself into his arms.
The scene reverts to the Shrovetide fair. It is getting dark and the dancing and merriment cease.

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