“‘Rothschild's Fiddle’ is an epiphany in itself. The production…reveals Ginkas as a master storyteller, distinguished by a physically simple style that is nonetheless visually poetic and arresting. … This conclusion to the play doesn't feel merely convenient. Rather, the effect is more provocative due to the combined forces of Chekhov’s aloof objectivity and Ginkas’ soul-stirring staging. Together, they engage the intellect and the heart equally.”
E. Kyle Minor, The New Haven Register
“Mr. Ginkas has magically distilled the famously elusive Chekhovian style without emphasizing either its heartbreak or humor. And though the source of the play is a short story, theatricality is everywhere in the adaptation. … An otherworldly tale of regret and loss emerges as an accessible ode to renewal and possibility. Mr. Ginkas is in communion with Chekhov, who had a direct line to the human soul.”
Alvin Klein, The New York Times
“The director leads the characters and audience through the trials of life without the aid of theatrical anesthetics. Barinov’s performance is reminiscent of the way a sculptor might work as he gradually chips away all the unnecessary details of a stone. When his Yakov breaks through to his human essence, the actor plays this revelation according to the strictest laws of true drama. Together with the director, Valery Barinov leads his hero through a true trial of discovery.
Itogi
The world premiere took place in January 2004 in the United States at the Yale Repertory Theater.
The production won Golden Mask awards in the categories Best Large Scale Production and Best Designer.
Valery Barinov and Igor Yasulovich were recipients of the Stanislavsky award.
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DIRECTED BY
Kama Ginkas
SCENOGRAPHY BY
Sergey Barkhin
MUSIC BY
Leonid Desiatnikov
LIGHTING DESIGNER
Gleb Filshtinskiy
With:
People’s Artist of Russia
Valery Barinov
People’s Artist of Russia
Igor Yasulovich
Arina Nesterova
Aleksey Dubrovsky
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