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Russian Soldier

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Russian Soldier

Choreography by Michel Fokine
Music by Sergei Prokofiev (Lieutenant Kije Suite)
Scenery and Costumes by Mstislav Dobujinsky

World Premiere

January 23, 1942
Boston Opera House
Boston, Massachusetts

Cast:
Yurek Lazowsky (Russian Soldier)
Nicolas Orloff (Drum Major)
Galina Razoumova (Bride)
Shirley Eckl (Mother)
Simon Semenoff (Father)
John Duane (Doctor)
Donald Saddler (Death)