Animal Farm: behind the scenes with the creative team
George Orwell’s Animal Farm, written in 1945, is a poignant allegory for the evolution of the Russian Revolution into Stalin’s brutal regime. Tragically, Orwell’s critique still resonates in today’s world.
“This opera is a political satire. It’s a parody of power and how it can destroy both man and beast,” says the composer and librettist Alexander Raskatov.
Deputy principal for timpani Tuomas Siddall and soprano Holly Flack, who performs in the role of Mollie, share their perspectives on the work while preparing for the Finnish premiere of the opera.
