Performance Sevastopol Waltz Theater of Musical Comedy

In three acts, five scenes.
Libretto by E. Galperina and Yu. Annenkov.

The premiere took place in 1961 in Volgograd.

Characters:

Dmitry Averin (baritone); Genka the Immortal (tenor); Fedor Kuzmich Garbuz; Lyubasha Tolmacheva (soprano); aunt Dina; Nina Biryuzova (soprano); Rakhmet; Sergeev; Zinochka; Tolya; Pavlo; Glory; Manya; Masha; Musya; Marusya; sailors, officers, cadets, girls, the public on Primorsky Boulevard and at a ball in the House of Fleet Officers.

The first action takes place in 1942 during the days of the heroic defense of Sevastopol, the second and third - shortly after the end of the Great Patriotic War.

The operetta "Sevastopol Waltz" is the best and most popular operetta by K. Listov. The theme of the Great Patriotic War gave the work a heroic-romantic coloring. The vital authenticity of characters and situations, the combination of pathos and humor, the melodic brightness of many musical numbers made the Sevastopol Waltz one of the best Soviet operettas.

First action

Hot June 1942. Inkerman heights near Sevastopol. A company of marines under the command of Lieutenant Averin rests in defensive positions between battles. From here, from the rocks, the soldiers can see Sevastopol, over which the smoke of fires floats. Averin and Genka the Deathless thoughtfully sing "The Sevastopol Waltz". A young nurse, Lyubasha, originally from Sevastopol, peers with pain into the wounded features of her native city. Averin asks the Chief Sergeant of the Immortal to encourage tired people, and the merry joker Genk sings a cheerful song about the “Cossack sailor”, who cannot figure out in any way, “whether he is a Don sailor, or he is a sea Cossack.” This is a joke at your own expense - Immortal grew up on the Don. In the distance, at sea, a fight ensues. The transport ship breaks through enemy fire to help the defenders of Sevastopol. The soldiers rejoice: the ship has broken through, which means that there will be cartridges, bread, fresh water, letters from the mainland. Lieutenant Averin is waiting for the mail with particular impatience. For three months now he had not heard from his wife. His thoughts always turn to her, to Nina.

A flash of memory arises: Averin and Nina say goodbye on the Mine Wall in Sevastopol at the very beginning of the war. Hot love, and the bitterness of parting, and faith in the future happiness sound in the music of their duet.

So the war began for Dmitry Averin. And now he, a sailor, is defending Sevastopol on land, surrounded on all sides by enemies.

The sailors came ashore from the ships,
To fight for the sea and the city,
To shine again on this earth
Lights of the Inkerman alignment ... -

Averin and his sailors sing, and this harsh march song becomes the personification of the courage and patriotism of the defenders of Sevastopol.

Boatswain appears. The command is to have lunch. The sailors leave, Averin delays Lyubasha. Before the decisive battles, he is going to send the girl to the city: it is still not so dangerous there. The fearless Lyubasha is outraged by this decision of the commander, but the lieutenant sharply suppresses her objections. He does not suspect that the nurse loves him. This is a secret that Lyubasha can only admit to herself.

More than one Lyubasha is tormented by an unrequited feeling. The “sea Cossack” Immortal is not indifferent to her. Alive, impatient, accustomed to success, he tries to subdue the girl in a frontal attack, but retreats, having received a heavy slap in the face.

Everyone perks up when Aunt Dina appears at the location of the company - a heavy woman, no longer her first youth. At the risk of her life, she made her way to combat positions to deliver to the sailors ... a huge bottle of homemade kvass. The fighters are tormented by thirst, they drink with pleasure the "Black Sea kvass" of Aunt Dina, and the boatswain Fyodor Kuzmich, having become emotional, kisses the woman "on behalf of the service."

Finally the long-awaited mail arrives. Most of the letters came, of course, to the heartthrob Immortal. An unexpected blow awaits Averin. Nina writes that the separation turned out to be an unbearable test for her feelings. Her life is now connected with another person. People around notice that the commander is excited by the letter, but Averin hides the reason for the excitement. He says that his wife loves him and is waiting. Suddenly, an artillery barrage begins. The arrived battalion commander reports that the enemy has broken through the defenses and the battle will have to be accepted here, on the Inkerman heights. This is the last line of fortifications before Sevastopol. The sailors, led by Averin, say goodbye to Lyubasha and go to the defensive line. In the growing music of the battle, the melody of the song about the lights of the Inkerman alignment sounds.

Second act

First picture. The war years have passed, and in the peaceful, rebuilding Sevastopol, the heroes of the operetta meet again.

Spring. On Primorsky Boulevard, young people stroll under blossoming chestnut trees. Aunt Dina sells ice cream and commands a whole platoon of sales girls. Former boatswain Fyodor Kuzmich is now her husband. After retiring, he spends almost all the time next to her on the boulevard, eating ice cream and jealous of Aunt Dina for young sailors. Lyubasha Tolmacheva approaches in the company of young lieutenants, who vying with each other take care of the girl, inviting her to a ball at the House of Fleet Officers. A quartet appears: Lyubasha jokingly gets rid of her cavaliers.

The young flower girl Zinochka confides her heart affairs to Aunt Dina: she is passionately in love with the hero of the Sevastopol defense, Senior Lieutenant Bessmertny. But Genka the Immortal is no longer the heartthrob he once was. He doesn't need anyone but Lyubasha. And Zinochka's love clearly prevents her from preparing for admission to a technical school - this is what she sings in her aria "All science dies."

The boatswain was jealous of Aunt Dina for another buyer. Spouses "find out the relationship" in a comic duet with dance. Aunt Dina recklessly stomps on her husband. This attracts the attention of Rakhmet, a former sailor from the Averin company. Now he is a projectionist in the House of Officers and, in addition, an organizer of amateur performances. Aunt Dina's "stomping" made a strong impression on him, and he includes her dance in the program of the next concert, despite the protests of the indignant Fyodor Kuzmich.

An anxious Lyubasha appears. At the construction site where she works and is the secretary of the Komsomol organization, there are not enough workers. Fyodor Kuzmich and Aunt Dina announce a "hands on call": he will bring retirees to the construction site, she will "mobilize" saleswomen and housewives. Another unsuccessful explanation occurs between Lyubasha and the Immortal. The scene turns into a perky duet and ends with a dance.

Lyubasha meets a young singer from Leningrad on the boulevard. This is Nina, Averin's ex-wife, which Lyubasha, of course, does not know. Nina is tormented by the consciousness of the irreparable mistake she made by cheating on Dmitry. Her aria is imbued with suffering and longing for former happiness. Nina confesses to the girl that she herself once ruined her love. Parting, she invites Lyuba to a concert at the House of Fleet Officers. Nina's story stirred up her own pain in Lyubasha's soul. Her heart is still owned by Averin, whom she has not seen since the war and who, according to information, serves somewhere in the North. The aria of Lyubasha is dedicated to the dream of a loved one.

Quite unexpectedly, Averin himself, transferred to Sevastopol, appears before Lyubasha. The duo of heroes will be filled with delight and joy of the meeting. Dmitry reminds Lyubasha of his once joking promise to invite a girl to a peaceful Sevastopol waltz. Lyubasha runs away happy. An agitated Averin expresses his feelings in an aria that ends with the "Sevastopol Waltz".

Many unexpected meetings await Averin on the very first day of his arrival in Sevastopol. He joyfully greets his former boatswain and aunt Dina, Genk the Immortal and Rakhmet. But the most striking thing for him is the meeting with Nina. However, Dmitry pretends that they are unfamiliar. Overwhelmed by memories, Averin and his friends sing the song “The Lights of the Inkerman Range”. Nina is alone. The farewell duet melody from the first act reveals her experiences.

Second picture. Festive evening at the House of Fleet Officers. Rakhmet performs with a fervent song. Aunt Dina is rehearsing, overcoming the fierce resistance of her husband, and does it with such fire that she drags the former boatswain with her. Surrounded by sailors, Nina comes out. The concert was a success, and at the request of the sailors, she repeats a song about a girl waiting for a sailor. The music of the "Sevastopol Waltz" sounds. Nina approaches Averin, and he is forced to invite her to the dance, and not Lyubasha. The distressed Lyubasha is calmed down by Rakhmet. Nina is trying to awaken in Averin the memory of past love, but he cannot forgive her betrayal. When the Immortal proclaims a toast to love, an irritated Averin throws a sarcastic remark about women who, according to him, all, as one, are looking for a quiet life and hiding from dangers and anxieties. These cruel and unfair words evoke a sharp rebuff from Lyubasha, who heard them. Bitterness and dignity are imbued with her song about girl fighters who knew how to fight and love.

Third act

Third picture. Day off. On Primorsky Boulevard, retired boatswain Fyodor Kuzmich forms a team of volunteers to help Lyubasha's construction site. Aunt Dina brought a large group of girls, who today - alas! - you will have to miss a date with your sailor friends. The sailors who arrived on shore leave are disappointed. Lyubasha finds a way out: to go to the construction site together. However, the commander of the ship, Averin, does not like this. He adheres to the letter of the charter: the order to rest means that you need to rest. “Do not delay the commander,” Lyubasha ironically remarks, “he is not up to the construction site, the commander is in a hurry for the waltz tour ...” Annoyed Averin leaves and ... returns. He will also participate in the restoration of Sevastopol dear to him. Lyubasha and the boatswain happily accept him into the brigade of volunteer builders.

Fourth picture. The same boulevard in the evening. Rakhmet, who has long noticed that Lyubasha is not indifferent to Averin, decides to help them explain themselves to each other. His help comes in handy. Averin himself is looking for an opportunity to talk with Lyubasha.

Left alone with her, he asks for forgiveness for his rude and angry words about women. The conversation is interrupted by the Immortal, who arrived at the commander with an order from the "Leningrad singer". Nina urgently wants to talk to Averin. He leaves Lyubasha, promising to tell her something important. Lyubasha confesses to Genka that she loves the commander. The Immortal is stunned. His gloomy thoughts are dispelled by a meeting with Zinochka, in love with the "sea Cossack". Gennady buys a basket of flowers from Zinochka and immediately gives them to her "from the victim of the accident."

Averin explains with Nina. They say goodbye, and this time for good. Now he can tell everything to Lyubasha, whom he managed to appreciate and love passionately. From now on, their destinies are inseparable. To the sounds of the Sevastopol Waltz, the heroes dream of the future. Fireworks are thundering, colored rockets are taking off. Sevastopol celebrates the Day of the Navy.

L. Mikheeva, A. Orelovich

K. Listov.
Operetta in 2 acts.
Libretto by Elena Galperina and Yuri Annenkov. 2005 production (second at the theatre: 1961.) premiered on March 11, 2005. Performed in Russian.
Conductor - Laureate of the International Competition-Festival named after I. Dunayevsky Arkady Ladyzhensky.
Director - Honored Artist of Belarus, Honored Artist of the Russian Federation, winner of the Pushkin Prize, laureate of the Prize. N.I. Sobolshchikova-Samarina Otar Dadishkiliani.
production designer – Valentina Novozhilova. Choreographer Vitaly Butrimovich.
Conductor - Roman Demidov. Choirmaster - Honored Art Worker of the Russian Federation Edward Pastukhov.

"Sevastopol Waltz" - the most famous and popular operetta by Konstantin Listov was created in 1961 on the 20th anniversary of the start of the war on the basis of the song of the same name, which was written in 1955 on the 10th anniversary of the Victory and was extremely popular. The first action takes place in 1942 during the days of the heroic defense of Sevastopol, the second - shortly after the end of the Great Patriotic War in 1949. A musical story about love that has passed the test of fire. About people who, even in a fierce battle with the enemy, knew how to live without losing their presence of mind. About how they knew how to be friends, love and rejoice in the peaceful sky above their heads ... They did not know how to only one thing - to forgive betrayal!

The duration of the performance is 2 hours 20 minutes.
A show for family viewing. Recommended viewing age is 12 years old.

operetta in 2 acts

The operetta "Sevastopol Waltz" is the best and most popular operetta by Konstantin Listov. The theme of the Great Patriotic War gave the work a heroic-romantic coloring. It is distinguished by the authenticity of characters and positions, the combination of pathos and humor, the melodic brightness of many musical numbers. Composer Konstantin Listov was the author of many songs about the sea and sailors. And when he was offered to write a piece of music about the people of Sevastopol, he enthusiastically set to work on topics familiar to him. The first action takes place in 1942 during the days of the heroic defense of Sevastopol, the second - shortly after the end of the Great Patriotic War.

The operetta was completed in the spring of 1961, and in the same year it was staged at the Voronezh Theater.

On the eve of the 65th anniversary of the Victory, the theater again included these works in its repertoire. The performance was staged by People's Artist of Ukraine Sergiy Smeyan.

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

Age of viewers: 6+

Music: Konstantin Listov

Directed by:

A play by E. Galperina and Y. Annenkov

• Staging, scenography and costumes - People's Artist of Ukraine, laureate of the National Prize. T.G. Shevchenko Sergey Smeyan
• Conductor - Dmitry Morozov
• Conductor - laureate of international competitions Stanislav Volsky
• Choreographers: Honored Worker of Culture of the Russian Federation Gennady Belousov, Honored Artist of the Russian Federation Irina Korneeva (Moscow), Tatyana Puzikova
• Choirmasters: Honored Artist of the VO, laureate of international competitions Vladimir Kushnikov, Olga Shcherban

Gallery

First action. 1942 A company of marines defends the Inkerman Heights near Sevastopol. The company commander, Lieutenant Dmitry Averin, recalls his beloved wife Nina, from whom there were no letters for three months. A transport ship breaks through to the sailors, brings mail and with it a long-awaited letter to Averin from his wife. Nina reports that she decided to link her fate with another person. In order not to upset his friends before the fight, Averin tells them that everything is in order, his wife loves and waits. The battle for Inkerman, the last line of defense of Sevastopol, begins. Nurse Lyubasha, secretly in love with Averin, refuses to leave the front line, but Averin sends her to the rear.

Second act. The first post-war years, spring on the Primorsky Boulevard of Sevastopol. Lyubasha appears, surrounded by a group of young lieutenants who vied with each other to look after the girl, inviting her to a ball at the House of Fleet Officers. Lyubasha jokingly gets rid of the gentlemen, and then from the former brother-soldier Genka Bessmertny. Nina, a young singer from Leningrad, Averin's ex-wife, is walking along the boulevard. Now she is very sorry that she made a fatal mistake and broke up with Averin.

Lyubasha knows that Averin is now serving in the Baltic, but suddenly he appears in front of her - it turns out that he was transferred back to the Black Sea Fleet. Dmitry reminds Lyubasha of his once joking promise to invite a girl to a peaceful Sevastopol waltz. Lyubasha runs away happy. An agitated Averin expresses his feelings in an aria that ends with " Sevastopol Waltz". Nina appears again, Dmitry pretends that they are unfamiliar.

Festive evening at the House of Fleet Officers. The music of the "Sevastopol Waltz" sounds again. Nina approaches Averin, and he has to invite her to dance, not Lyubasha. The distressed Lyubasha is calmed down by fellow soldier Rakhmet. To Nina's attempts to restore the old relationship, Averin replies that he does not forgive betrayal. When the Immortal proclaims a toast to love, an irritated Averin makes a bitter remark about women who, as one, are looking for a quiet life and hiding from dangers and anxieties. These cruel and unfair words evoke a sharp rebuff from Lyubasha, who heard them. She sings about girl fighters who knew how to fight and love.

Third act. Rakhmet decides to help Lyubasha and Dmitry and arranges their meeting. Averin asks for forgiveness for his rude and angry words about women. The conversation is interrupted by the Immortal, who arrived at the commander with an order from the "Leningrad singer". Averin leaves, explains to Nina and says goodbye forever. After that, Dmitry returns to Lyubasha, and also forever.

Libretto by E. Galperina and Y. Annenkov
Staged by State Prize Laureate Igor Konyaev
Musical director and conductor Stanislav Kochanovsky
Choreographer Maria Korableva
Production designers Petr Okunev and Olga Shaishmelashvili
Lighting designer Denis Solntsev

Sevastopol waltz.
Golden days.
I was shone on the way more than once
Your eyes are lights.
Sevastopol waltz
All sailors remember.
Can I forget you
Golden days!

Sevastopol Waltz ”- the most famous and popular operetta by Konstantin Listov was created in 1961 on the 20th anniversary of the start of the war on the basis of the song of the same name, which was written in 1955 on the 10th anniversary of the Victory and was extremely popular. She became the main core of the future operetta and, having survived her second birth, for many years established herself in a new genre for herself. "Sevastopol Waltz" immediately became the favorite work of the public. It is difficult to name the theater of our country, which would not stage the "Sevastopol Waltz". It was staged twice on the stage of the Musical Comedy Theater - in 1961 and 1973, and always enjoyed the same success with the audience. The operetta successfully combined the truthfulness of characters and feelings, heroism and humor, lyrics and pathos.

A romantic story about love and fidelity, which makes the viewer empathize with the characters, cry and laugh with them, believe in real feelings, love and remember those who gave their lives for victory, is surprisingly touching. Its heroes have become close and dear to us from the old and wonderful films about the war, where people, despite the difficulties and suffering, do not lose their fortitude and sense of humor. The sound of this operetta makes it clear that war is not only hardships and losses. It is also the fate of people, and, of course, love.

Director Igor Konyaev: ““Sevastopol Waltz” seemed to me an occasion to bring joy to people who went through the war, who went through incredible, unimaginable trials. This operetta is about youth, about love, about front-line friendship. This is the story of bygone ideals, the story of that trusting naivety in which the Soviet people grew up and lived. People of a special kind, people who won a terrible war.

In the play are involved:
A. Danilov, I. Eremin, V. Tselebrovsky, A. Oleinikov, D. Petrov, V. Yarosh, V. Nikitenko, Yu. Skorokhodov, E. Tilicheev, A. Zaitseva, K. Chepurnova, T. Vasilyeva, Z. Vinogradova,
A. Alekseeva, S. Lugova, Yu Samoilenko, D. Dmitriev, I. Korytov, A. Borovko, S. Braga,
V. Golovkin, A. Shaporov, G. Garyaev, A. Tukish, V. Chubarov, T. Kotova, V. Mikhailova, choir and ballet artists.