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Overture to the Opera “Ruslan e Lyndmila”

Alexandre Pushkin (1798-1837)

Alexandre Pushkin (1798-1873) the famous Russian poet immortalized the legendary Tales “Ruslan Lyudmilla” Knight Ruslan was one of several suitors to Lyndmillas Hand. The disappeared into the mist during a severe thunder storm Ruslan sought the help of the wizard Finn and the hunchback Chernomor. He had to fight the Spirits of the forest and found the magic spear, which he lifted. The mist cleared and he found “Lyndmilla” and brought her back to Kiev safely. Chernomor in disguise as a giant arrived first and killed, the people of Kiev. Ruslan fought Chernomor and Killed the giant with magic spear. The Prince of Kiev then gave consent of the marriage. The overture market presto in D major is appropriately lively and as fresh as “Ruslan” The brave Knight.

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