Igor Matvienko spoke about Rastorguev's character in the ethno-opera "Prince Vladimir"

On February 5 and 6, the State Kremlin Palace will host the premiere of Igor Matvienko's ethno-opera "Prince Vladimir". The main role in the performance will be played by SHAMAN, Honored Artist of Russia. And his handmaiden, mentor Fedor - People's Artist of Russia Nikolai Rastorguev. This is the debut in the theatrical production of the soloist of the band "Lyube".

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"Nikolai Rastorguev is actually very fond of experimenting, especially in everything related to cinema, theater. Therefore, when I offered him, I did not think that he would say - this is not mine. He happily agreed. And then, Fyodor in our opera is a collective image. And since our prince is young and inexperienced, he must have a mentor by his side. Fedor together with Vladimir makes the way from the Varangians to the first Christian martyrs. Well and then, he is an antagonist to Odin Gangrad, a fantastic character", - shared with "Izvestia" Matvienko.

This negative hero in ethno-opera will play the author himself. Makeup for Odin created sinister. But the image for the soloist of "Lube" caused associations with a historical character.

"When I saw how they made up Nikolai Rastorguev, in front of me stood like Karl Marx. So inspired at once. Completely changed the man," Matvienko added.

In the composer's opinion, Nikolai's character has some historical depth. Even the surname itself - Rastorguev, as if "from there".

Read more in an exclusive interview with Igor Matvienko "Izvestia" on Wednesday, February 5, at 10:00:

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