Well, who does not remember from the school bench this "appreciate the act of Raskolnikov," "whether he had the right or not," "what do these thoughts lead to" ... Well, and so on.
But in fact the truth, to what?
Someone makes them think about the problems of being, and someone is encouraged to write an amazing libretto for the real rock opera.
Then there are those who create a musical masterpiece, those who embody on the stage are not such simple images, revealing new facets of the characters. And now - the masterpiece is ready.
But what is a masterpiece without decorations and unique technologies? In this age, when art and technology are intertwined together, creating an even more authentic world - it would seem impossible to surprise, but some still risk to try.
So, our heroes: music - Eduard Artemyev, libretto, idea and staging - Andrey Konchalovsky, art director - Matt Diili (Great Britain), costume designer - Tamara Ashba.
However, of course, this is not all who worked to create this amazing work, and the more interesting it is to come and see what happened to them in the end!
A vortex of memories with reflections on decency, traditions and honor.
Restaurant - a world full of temptations, on whatever side of the world you were. If you are having fun in the hall - you are seduced by luxury, idleness, a sense of sublimity over the world in general, and the presence of helpful waiters adds ghostly conceit.
And what about the flip side of this luxurious world? Who are they, these little "fussy" people? What becomes a temptation for them? Perhaps, someone dropped "five hundred" rubles?
And what are they living, inconspicuous, helpful waiters? Look, there's one, he has such an expressive face and eyes, what does he think?
Maybe all of his memories will start to appear behind him, like "background", forming into living pictures. After all, the main thing here is him.
He and his life against the backdrop of a "vague" revolutionary time, when any life's stability collapses under the pressure of strength, which not everyone can resist.
The son goes to the "revolutionaries", the daughter escapes from the house and the child gets accustomed, everything rolls down somewhere and how to stop all this is incomprehensible. And then there's the constant "bring - give".
And how can you maintain your inner dignity and not lose faith in life?
You are responsible for those who have tamed.
A good person will not abandon a friend in need, even a dog.
Poor artists, grandfather and his grandson give short presentations to the rich inhabitants of the Crimean dachas. The old man once took a little boy to be brought up by a drinking cobbler.
But they are thrown very little money, sometimes even a trained poodle has nothing to feed. They have no other income.
Funny tricks and jumps through the hoop of a white fluffy dog are rejoiced by rich children in fancy suits on their shoulders. And the old man twists an ancient barrel organ that plays a dull German waltz.
One day a boy ran out of a luxurious house, tried by parents and servants. But he was capricious, and then he wanted to see a street performance with a poodle.
The dog liked the barchuk so much that he asked his mother to buy it. Stamping with your feet!
The artists gave up a lot of money. Soon a messenger from that family came to them and once again asked to sell the poodle. I was upset that I did not persuade my grandfather and the boy.
And then the poodle disappeared. Will a disconsolate boy find a four-legged friend?
Betray friends - the last thing, worse than nowhere.
Long years of emigrant life in London - is it easy? Many had to endure, endure to those who left their homeland, because life is not sugar in a foreign land.
How many copies are broken about that grated fence behind which happiness is hidden: one hero after another is hardened, disappointed in everything, lose themselves ...
Ben Ivanovas, however, did not lose himself. He is endowed with a rare quality: even among absurd circumstances, when it turns out that it is possible to spend the night only in a funeral home, hiding in a coffin, Ben is able to find an imaginary conversationalist and friend - it becomes Freddie Mercury.
And even the beating for Ben is not a reason to despair: there is why to live further, because the one who beat him should be punished. Hence, there was a new meaning of life: the pursuit of an abuser!
And what will happen to the hero after so many years? .. Maybe finding someone who cruelly dealt with him once, Ben will decide on an incredible act - forgiveness? ..
Few people believe in good.
He gave you money? So he needs something in return. And we live - you to me, I to you.
Two Soviet travelers were peacefully drinking at the hotel. The vodka is over, there is no money. Here's one of them and shouted out the window. He asked me to help, throw some rubles on drinks.
And a completely unfamiliar man gave them a certain amount.
To take money or to refuse? Strange some guy! They themselves would never have done so.
How will they respond to his noble deed?
And in the next room, such a story happened.
The traveler went to a young neighbor to listen to a sports report about a football match on the radio. After eleven o'clock in the evening, strangers in other people's rooms were forbidden.
Sly employee of the hotel accused the guy of the fact that he wanted to seduce the girl. I hoped to "make a grandma."
Will the traveler find a way out of this delicate situation? He is justified. But no one listens to him.
Wise comedy by Alexander Vampilov about cynics and vulgars, who lived half a century ago.
"No matter what you say, and similar incidents happen on earth - rarely, but they happen."
"You want an animal's happiness, but life will not let you get drunk and be happy, and sometimes it will be strangled with blows."
Women are unpredictable. From them you can wait for anything.
A young widow still mourns for her husband, but she is bored with her alone. That would meet a real man! He would have been her support in life, and she would have surrounded him with care.
But some impudent person comes to her estate, who demands that she immediately give away the money that his husband owed him.
How dare he talk so insolently with a woman! Yes, he is handsome, tall and stately. In addition, a brave military man. But completely ill-mannered! Maybe I should fall into a swoon?
Here such cheat! Lured all the same guy.
And the second lady to match her. For a long time she misses the girls. It would Seem to be happy for any groom. And a familiar neighbor came to her, a decent and decent man.
True, a little zanudliv. But this is not the main thing.
And she absolutely tortured him with cavils. So you can stay without a husband!
It's good that her father hinted at the purpose of his neighbor's visit.
But will the young people be happy?
"In family life, the most important screw is love."
"ABOUT! At this moment, do not approach him: death in his hands and hell in his chest. "
The sea of passions. Stormy, all-consuming ... They overwhelm the heroes. Whirlwind circling the stage ...
Addiction to gambling. Nobles, noble people, but play so that they lose their family fortunes. A lady or an ace? The prince's honor is saved ... But will he quit the game?
The other is envious of envy. Not everyone was so lucky with his wife, like Arbenin and Nina. A beauty, which one to look for, sweet, gentle, clean. Is she faithful to her husband? We know such ...
The third is an intriguing woman. I found a bracelet, I realized who it belongs to, but gave it to a man I knew. Boring, you must somehow entertain yourself.
And someone is jealous of jealousy. It burns the soul like an ulcer.
To whom was the wife's bracelet intended? Did Nina give it to her lover? How could she betray her husband? There are no blameless souls.
He is proud of himself and judges his wife on his own. He does not believe the words of friends and acquaintances.
Arbenin is furious and ready to punish insidious lovers immediately. And his revenge will be terrible.
How miserable and pathetic he is! The tragedy of a strong man, blinded by a painful passion.
Sretenka is a nice street. How many fates are here! Who lives around the corner? What are you doing?
Vaughn, the fucking actress fell into hysterics: she does not want to perform on Saturday, dismiss!
Here interrogate the woman.
And here once a hot guy killed a man. But he did not do anything to him, only stepped on his foot.
So, according to the grains, from small and large stories, the history of the street develops.
And stories are made up of human passions, small sins, desire to joke, gossip, cash in on.
So the theme of street (and theater) space grows into a theme of the commandments and ten deadly sins, becoming the place where you can come and think what all these ten "Do not ..." mean.
Madness is the door to another world.
Are not we all crazy if we continue to believe in love and friendship? Her error was much more harmless.
A beautiful voice is a real arrow for our heart. Tenderness of sounds softens the rigidity of the world. A truly beautiful voice sinks into the soul once and for all.
He carries his caressing sounds with sounds and fills the whole space, but .. This is not her case.
She thought she could sing. And in fact - voiceless. Again, which of us does not think so? Yes, we have all the show business filled with such nuggets.
But the critics have rubbed their hands in vain for an opportunity to spite. They remained powerless to lay down their hands. To whom it is important who wrote what there, when in a single impulse the hall dies.
And who doubts about her divine soprano - only pathetic envious people.
What does mediocrity mean when you have silver wings behind your back and the thousandth hall explodes in a standing ovation?
Being crazy is not so bad. Do not avoid loonies. They are the happiest people on earth.
And try to sing well so badly.
Is it worth sacrificing yourself for the sake of someone else's happiness?
The drama of the life of a "small man", a modest toiler.
The rural landowner Ivan Voynitsky and his niece have been working hard for many years. She calls his uncle Vanya. All the income from the estate they send to the former husband of the landlord's sister.
He seemed to them an outstanding man, a great scientist. They read his scientific works and were horrified. Just "old biscuit, learned wolf"!
A scientist is visiting the estate. With him is a beautiful young wife, in whom Voynitsky falls in love. He starts drinking for the first time.
But the scientist did not appreciate the assistance of the landlord, he plans to sell the estate and buy a dacha for himself. The fate of Uncle Vanya and his niece does not interest him.
Voinitsky is struck by ingratitude. He put his whole life on this estate! Refused from family happiness, lived in the backwater ...
Now they, former relatives, have become enemies. The bitterness of broken hopes ... Did Uncle Vanya have lived his life in vain?
A good teacher does not disagree with the matter.
What good guys! Senior students on a warm spring evening came home to the teacher of literature. They brought her a bouquet of flowers.
Most recently, they wrote a graduation essay. Education in the Institute is just around the corner. But these three guys and one girl with literacy is bad.
So they decided to steal from the teacher the key from the school safe, where their work is stored. Will take out the writings, correct mistakes and put them back.
Only one thing they did not take into account, or, due to their gray and wimplessness, they could not even guess. Decent people do not commit despicable deeds.
Until the morning they will not only persuade and blackmail, but also intimidate a single woman.
A soul-stirring performance about human dignity and the strength of the spirit.
Why are there such students who have forgotten how to respect their teachers?