The Idiot

Synopsis

Weinberg's final opera, based on Dostoevsky's novel, condenses the plot without losing its psychological depth. Prince Myshkin, mentally ill yet believing in goodness, meets merchant Rogózhin on a train, sparking a tale of dependence, madness, and murder. The opera, rediscovered in the last decade, presents the composer Weinberg as Shostakovich's equal. The Idiot, composed in 1986-1989, now staged in Salzburg, directed by Krzysztof Warlikowski and conducted by Mirga Gražinytė-Tyla, brings the world of literature to the opera stage. The excellent cast of singers contributes to make the production a great success. Bogdan Volkov “expressive lyrical tenor touches intimately in the piano and yet remains able to cope with all orchestral storms” (BR Klassik) “(...) absolutely deserves a place in the repertoire” (New York Times) An absolute masterpiece” Gidon Kremer; “So good it hurts” (Financial Times) “This Idiot has the whole of Salzburg on the edge of its seat.” (Die Presse)

Additional Info

• No: 811504
• Composer: Mieczyslaw Weinberg
• Conductor: Mirga Grazinyte-Tyla
• Orchestra: Wiener Philharmoniker
• Artists: Bogdan Volkov, Ausrine Stundyte, Vladislav Sulimsky, Iurii Samoilov, Xenia Puskarz Thomas, Konzertvereinigung Wiener Staatsopernchor
• Production year: 2025-07
• Run time: 03:16:00
• Director: Staged by Krzysztof Warlikowski
• Producers: A production of Unitel in cooperation with Wiener Philharmoniker and Salzburg Festival
• Format: HDTV 16:9

Disc Infos

• Subtitles: RU (original language), E, D, F, PL, Ko, Jap
• Booklet: E, D, F
• No. of Discs: 1
• Run time: 196 mins
• Disc Format: BD 50
• Picture: NTSC
• Audio: PCM Stereo
• Region Code: 0 (worldwide)
• Price Code: CME 25
• UPC No.: 810116910946
• Release Date: 2025-07