Opera in four acts
Music by RIMSKY-KORSAKOV
Libretto by the composer, after a scenario by GEDEONOV (sung in Russian)
(gramophone records)
CHORUS AND ORCHESTRA OF SOVIET RADIO
Conducted by EVGENY SVETLANOV The action takes place in and around the mythical city of Retra, in medieval times.
Act i: A hall in Prince Mstivoy's palace
Act 2: A market place near Retra