Colas Breugnon (opera) explained

Colas Breugnon (Russian: Кола Брюньон, Kola Bryun'on) is a Russian-language opera in three acts by Dmitry Kabalevsky, also known as The Master-Craftsman of Clamecy (Мастера из Кламси ; Mastera iz Clamsy) op. 24 in Russia. The libretto by V. Bragin is based on Romain Rolland's novel about a fictional Burgundian optimist named Colas Breugnon set in 16th-century Clamecy, Nièvre. The opera premiered under the direction of Samosud in Leningrad in 1938.^[1] The opera is best known for its "rollicking" overture.^[2]

Notes and References

1. The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Music 0198608845 Michael Kennedy, Joyce Bourne - 2004 p 152 "Colas Breugnon. Name under which *Kabalevsky's opera The Craftsman of Clamecy (Master iz Clamesy) Op.24, is usually known outside Russ. In 3 acts, to lib. by V. Bragin based on R. Rolland's novel Colas Breugnon. Prod. Leningrad 1938.
2. School of Music, Theatre & Dance Programs 1951 "Though the opera Colas Breugnon has not as yet been produced in America, the vivacious, rollicking overture has gained wide popularity with concert audiences throughout the world. The gaiety of its style and the interest of its rhythmic..."