Dear friends!
We bring to your attention a review of critical publications on the play “War and Peace” by Prokofiev, in which Dmitry Ulyanov performed the role of Kutuzov, as well as interview with Dmitry and the performer of one of the main roles Natasha Rostova Ruzan Mantashyan.
“In addition, despite the cuts, the main idea of both Tolstoy and Prokofiev was conveyed to the public - the patriotic theme sounds powerful. We admit, the emotions we experienced during Dmitry Ulyanov’s performance of Kutuzov’s aria “Majestic, in the sun’s rays...” are comparable only to the feeling of pride we feel for our athletes when they are awarded medals to the sounds of the anthem - I wanted to stand up and sing. The beauty of this musical theme, sounded several times in the performance, excited not only us - the applause of the audience was evidence of this.”
— Nadezhda Sikorskaya (Our newspaper, Geneva, 15.09.2021)
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“Dmitry Ulyanov performs the role of Field Marshal Kutuzov, commander of the Russian army. He has a deep, big voice with a rich sound and outstanding vibrato. He is fluent in the Russian style of performance, demonstrating bright low notes and clear pronunciation.”
— Damien Dutilleul (Olyrix, 14.09.2021)
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“As for General Kutuzov, performed by Dmitry Ulyanov, his monologue in the style of Philip II, a Schopenhauerian reflection on power, enjoys well-deserved public success.”
— Vincent Borel (concertclassic.com, 16.09.2021/XNUMX/XNUMX)
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“The Russian soul is heard in the voice of bass Dmitry Ulyanov (General Kutuzov), who, sitting alone at the chess table, begins to think long and hard about the tactics that should be applied in the face of the Napoleonic siege of Moscow. Possessing a voluminous, deep and bright voice, Dmitry Ulyanov offers the audience one of the most beautiful moments of the evening. When he sings, nothing exists except him.”
— Jacques Schmitt (ResMusica, 16.09.2021/XNUMX/XNUMX)
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“Finally, the last but not least important hero is Kutuzov: one of the key figures of the work, the driving force of the second part, whom we see in the midst of a chess game, the White Angel, the living God, a chess player, whose part is played by the extraordinary, expressive bass Dmitry Ulyanov in the role of a powerful man, and not one who has lost his greatness, like Dodon, whom, having done a wonderful job, he recently sang in the opera “The Golden Cockerel” in Lyon and then in Aix-en-Provence. As always, Dmitry's singing is impeccable, the phrasing, coloring, breathing are exemplary, and above all, there is an undeniable confidence in this singing, an unusualness that distinguishes him from everyone else, identifies him and makes this performance a great moment of music and theater. Extraordinary!
— wanderersite.com, 19.09.2021/XNUMX/XNUMX