The Rake's Progress (Semi-staged Chinese Premiere)

 In Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of Stravinsky's Death

19:30 ｜ Tuesday ｜ Oct 12 ｜ Poly Theatre

Ticket (CNY): VIP880/680/380/180/50

This is an important night in the series of events in the 24th BMF that commemorate the 50th anniversary of the death of Igor Stravinsky: the Chinese premiere of Stravinsky's The Rake's Progress, first performed 70 years ago. Different from his well-known folkloristic works such as The Rite of Spring and Firebird, The Rake's Progress was based on an engraving of the same title by Hogarth, one of the most important British printmakers in the 18th century. The engraving tells the story of a Casanova bewitched by the devil, indulging in luxury and finally takes the consequences. It is a masterpiece on classical themes in the composer's period of neoclassicism. This performance is bound to expand our understanding of Stravinsky.

Shanghai Symphony Orchestra

Shanghai Symphony Orchestra

Stravinsky The Rake's Progress (1948-51) 150'

Visual director: Ren Dongsheng

Set design: Zhang Shuo,

Lighting design: Wang Huaixuan

Costume design: Jane Liu

Tenor: Xiahou Jinxu(TOM RAKEWELL)

Baritone: Zhou Zhengzhong(NICK SHADOW)

Soprano: Li Jingjing(ANNE TRULOVE)  

Mezzo soprano: Han Yinpei(BABA THE TURK)  

Bass: Zhang Wenwei (TRULOVE)

Tenor: Chen Lin(SELLEM)

Mezzo soprano: Liu Ying(MOTHER GOOSE) 

Bass: Chen Jiongran(KEEPER OF THE MADHOUSE)

Chorus of Shanghai Conservatory of Music

Shanghai Symphony Orchestra

Zhang Jiemin, conductor

Co-produced by Beijing Music Festival