Colas Breugnon. The Master-Craftsman of Clamecy. Set design sketches by artist Pimenov. Illustrations by artist Kubrik.
Colas Breugnon is a Russian-language opera in three acts by Dmitry Kabalevsky, also known as The Master-Craftsman of Clamecy (Мастер из Кламси; Master iz Clamsy) op. 24 in Russia. The libretto by V. Bragin is based on Romain Rolland's novel about a fictional Burgundian optimist named Colas Breugnon set in 16th-century Clamecy, Nièvre. The opera premiered under the direction of Samosud in Leningrad in 1938. The opera is best known for its "rollicking" overture.
Published by Leningrad Academic Maly Opera Theater, Leningrad 1938.
Soft cover, 43 pages. In Russian language.
Approx. size: 210 x 270 mm. Weight more 250 g ( 8 oz).