La Monnaie's new production of Rimsky-Korsakov's fantasy opera The tale of Tsar Saltan has been rewarded with the Casta Diva prize, the most prestigious opera award in Russia, in the category 'Best ...

‘I bring light and joy to many on earth, sorrow becomes sweet in a song; in a tale, fear becomes endearing.’ Years after Tsar Saltan had cast out his wife and son as a result of false accusations, the ...

Rimsky-Korsakov’s much-played Flight of the Bumble Bee comes from an opera, Tsar Saltan, little played outside of Russia. At the opera’s climax the sonof Tsar Saltan turns into a bumblebee, stings two ...

The untold true story that changed the course of history.

Sean Rafferty presents a selection of music and guests from the arts world. Next On Air 17:30 Opera on 3 View full schedule The Russian writer Alexander Pushkin suffered the same fate which befell ...