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Dargomyzhsky Rusalka 2
Scene for Act Three, tableau 2 - village scene, where the rusalkas father, the miller, now mad, recognises the prince who seduced his daughter and throws him into the water
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1836 Miller Opera Performed Recognises Seduced Tableau Throws Rusalka
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This evocative image captures a pivotal moment from the third act of Russian composer Aleksandr Dargomyzhsky's opera "Rusalka" (1836). In this scene, titled "Tableau 2 - Village Scene," the mad miller, father of the water nymph Rusalka, recognizes the prince who seduced and abandoned his daughter. Overwhelmed with grief and rage, the miller throws the prince into the water, sealing his fate. The historical context of this scene is significant, as "Rusalka" was one of the earliest Russian operas to explore themes of love, loss, and the supernatural. Dargomyzhsky's groundbreaking work challenged traditional opera conventions and paved the way for the development of Russian opera as an art form. The village scene is depicted in this photograph as a chaotic and frenzied tableau. The villagers, clad in traditional Russian garb, gather around the water's edge, their faces etched with concern and shock. The miller, portrayed in the center of the image, is a wild and desperate figure, his eyes filled with madness and anguish. The prince, dressed in elegant attire, is shown being dragged into the water by the villagers, his expression one of terror and disbelief. The music of "Rusalka" is as powerful and moving as the imagery it evokes. This scene, in particular, is a testament to the emotional depth and complexity of Dargomyzhsky's opera. The haunting melody that accompanies the mad miller's recognition of the prince adds to the sense of tragedy and despair. This photograph is a captivating snapshot of a moment frozen in time from the rich and complex world of Russian opera history. It invites us to explore the depths of human emotion and the power of music to transport us to another realm.
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