Rasputin - Einojuhani Rautavaara
Information about the opera Rasputin by Einojuhani Rautavaara, and the best recordings available on CD or DVD, or for download.
Opera in three acts about the Mad Monk Rasputin, his influence over the last Tsar’s family, and his schizophrenic personality.
Recommended recordings on DVD
Franck/Salminen/Paasikivi (Ondine ODV 4002)
Superbly staged, with an outstanding performance by Matti Salmenin in the title role.
Finnish National Opera Orchestra, Finnish National Opera Chorus, conducted by Mikko Franck.
Cast: Matti Salminen (Rasputin).
Ondine ODV 4002