During school summer holidays
Musical for children and adults “ROYAL SANDWICH”
(based on the ballad of the same name by A.Milne, author of the popular Winnie-the-Pooh stories)
Composer – Georgy Portnov
Stage director – Igor Petrov
The performers of the roles are laureates and diploma winners of international and national competitions, soloists of the Belarusian State Philharmonic Society:
King – Ivan Kruchko
Queen – Anna Yankovskaya
Maid – Marina Dobralet / Svetlana Evtukh
Milkmaid – Ksenia Malakhveychuk
Cow – Galina Sokolnik
Author – Maxim Obrovets
Piano part – laureate of international competitions Tatiana Lesun / Elena Luzan
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“Royal Sandwich” is a witty, ironic piece of music with a simple, uncomplicated plot. According to an old English tradition, the King should eat only oatmeal for breakfast. One morning, the King decides it's time to break this good old tradition and demands a sandwich for breakfast - fresh bread with butter. How to restore order in the kingdom and pacify the capricious nobleman?
The main character in the musical fairy tale is Matilda the Cow. She sacredly honors traditions, and the King violates them. This is what the dramaturgy of the opera is based on. The performance includes an exit aria of the Cow, an arioso of the Queen about marmalade, a duet of the Maid and the angry King, and other entertaining episodes.
A funny plot, bright musical characteristics of the characters, the original design of the performance, and most importantly – easy to understand, close to Mozart’s music – will attract young spectators and delight adults.
*A one-part concert lasting 50 minutes
