The Nose

by Dmitri Shostakovich

Libretto by Yevgeni Zamyatin, Georgi Ionin, Alexander Preis and the composer, based on the short story by Nikolai Gogol

New England Premiere.

Described as an "anarchistic grenade" at its premiere, Shostakovich’s first opera is a surreal and satirical romp about Kovalyov, an Everyman whose nose runs away from his face to make its own way in the world. Kovalyov must negotiate society, bureaucracy, and his own fragmenting identity to bring about their reunion. Musically, The Nose is exuberant and colorful with non-stop action for cast and orchestra alike.

Sung in Russian with projected English titles

All performances at the Cutler Majestic Theatre,
219 Tremont Street, Boston