Sonya's Story
Sonya's Story[1] (Russian: История Сони) is an opera by the British composer Neal Thornton to a libretto based on the original Russian text of Anton Chekhov's 1899 play Uncle Vanya. The libretto reproduces passages from Uncle Vanya in English translation with additional spoken text by Neal Thornton.
Scene from Uncle Vanya, Act I, Moscow Art Theater, 1899 (Olga Knipper as Elena, right)
Sonya's Story premiered on 7 August 2010 at the Riverside Studios in London to celebrate Chekhov's 150th birthday. The production, part of the Tête à Tête festival was directed by Sally Burgess and designed by Charles Phu.[2][3] The work was positively received, Jessica Duchen of The Independent noticing "no compromise on standards".[4]
Roles
| Role | Voice Type | Premiere cast, 7 August 2010, London (Conductor: Lionel Friend) |
|---|---|---|
| Sofya Alexandrovna Serebryakov (Sonya), Professor Serebryakov's daughter from his first marriage | (mezzo-soprano) | Caryl Hughes |
| Ivan Petrovitch Voynitsky (Uncle Vanya), Sonya's uncle, the title character of Chekhov's play Uncle Vanya | (baritone) | Cozmin Sime |
| Mikhail Lvovich Astrov (Dr. Astrov), a country doctor | (baritone) | Cozmin Sime |
| Yelena Andreyevna Serebryakov (Yelena), Professor Serebryakov's second wife (actress/dancer) | Ilana Gorban |
References
- "Sonya's Story". Tête à Tête. Retrieved 2023-05-20.
- Duchen, Jessica (24 August 2010). "Review: Sonya's Story, Riverside Studios, London". The Independent
- "Sonya's story". www.operajazz.f2s.com. Retrieved 2023-05-20.
- "Sonya's Story, Riverside Studios, London". The Independent. 2010-08-23. Retrieved 2023-05-20.
External links
- Official website of Sonya's Story
- Burgess, Sally (30 July 2010). "Sally's story: from singing actress to Chekhovian opera director". The Independent
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