The First Teacher Opera Premiere
Event is Postponed. Date and time is TBD
|Elphinstone Theater
The First Teacher Opera is a unique collaboration, blending Russian and Sinhala elements, aimed at empowering young practitioners of opera, engaging audiences of all ages. Witness the debut of our original opera production showcasing an enchanting score, talented performers and stunning visuals.
Time & Location
Event is Postponed. Date and time is TBD
Elphinstone Theater, WVH7+MH9, Road, Colombo 01000, Sri Lanka
About the event
On behalf of the Pathiraja House of Opera Negombo, we are pleased to invite you to the premiere of The First Teacher Opera, brought to you in partnership with the Russian House Colombo.
Duishen, the amazing teacher in Chingiz Aitmatov's novel The First Teacher, captivates us with his profound dedication to educating children in a remote village, inspiring hope and change through knowledge and compassion. His character embodies resilience and wisdom, shaping young minds amidst challenging circumstances.
The opera, inspired by the novel The First Teacher by Chingiz Aitmatov, boasts a libretto by Sumudu Pathiraja and a score composed by Pruthivi Wijesiri. Felix Fernando translated the libretto from Sinhala to Russian, while Rohan Ranathunga translated it from Sinhala to English. The choreography for The First Teacher Opera is masterfully crafted by the award-winning veteran artist, Nilan Maligaspe.
The First Teacher Opera is a unique collaboration, blending Russian and Sinhala elements,…