Prokofiev - War And Peace / Gergiev, Othotnikov, Kirov Opera

Writing his final opera in the face of the Nazi invasion, Prokofiev very skillfully captured Tolstoy’s piercing insight into human nature, choosing dramatic key moments from Tolstoy to reflect private and public destinies against a background of Russia under threat. This production of War and Peace was mounted at a time when the country was again undergoing momentous changes. Stars Nicolai Othotnikov, Alexander Gergalov, Yelena Prochina, and Gegam Gregorian.