The Bear
The Bear (1967), by English composer Sir William Walton, is a chamber opera in one act with only three solo singers, no choir, and a chamber orchestra featuring a small string section. Based on the eponymous play by Anton Čechov, the light-hearted plot is set in the Russian countryside, at Madame Popova's drawing room. The brilliant and at times humorous tone is enhanced by Walton's extensive use of quotations and parodies, particularly from Stravinsky and Britten.
Extravaganza in one act
Libretto by Paul Dehn and William Walton
Based on the eponymous play by Anton Čechov
Original English language edition
World premiere in Turin
Music by William Walton
Marco Alibrando conductor
Directed by Paolo Vettori
Set Design by Claudia Boasso
Costume Design by Laura Viglione
Lighting by Gianni Bertoli
Characters and Cast
Jelena Ivanovna Popova mezzo-soprano Siphokazi Molteno*
Grigorij Stepanovič Smirnov baritone Janusz Nosek*
Luka bass Tyler Zimmerman*
*Regio Ensemble Artist
Orchestra Teatro Regio Torino
New production by Teatro Regio Torino
When, where, how
| Age and number of participants 13/18 anni |
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| Place Piccolo Regio Puccini |
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| Warnings Leggere attentamente la pagina Istruzioni per l'uso |
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| Online booking Prenotazione tramite specifico modulo dal 10 marzo 2025 ore 00:00 |
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| Cost Biglietti €10
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