Kashchey the Deathless (Russian: Кащей бессмертный, Kashchey bessmertnïy), a.k.a. Kashchey the Immortal, is a one-act opera in three scenes (styled a "little autumnal fairy tale") by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov. The libretto was written by the composer, and is based on a Russian fairy tale about Koschei the Deathless, an evil, ugly old wizard, who menaced principally young women. A similar fairy tale was also used by Igor Stravinsky (Rimsky-Korsakov's pupil) and Michel Fokine to create their iconic ballet, The Firebird.
| Librettist | Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakov (Based on a Russian fairy tale) |
| Date of composition | 1902 (1901-1902) |
| Premiered | 1902, December 25th (Solodovnikov Theater) in Moscow, Russia |
| Type | Opera |
| Approx. duration | 70 minutes |
| Spoken language | Russian |
| Instruments |
Voice (Tenor)
- Kashchey, the Deathless
Voice (Soprano) - Tsarevna, Princess Beloved Beauty Voice (Baritone) - Prince Ivan-Korolevich Voice (Mezzo-Soprano) - Kascheyevna, Daughter of Kashchey Voice (Bass) - Storm-Bogatyr, the wind Chorus/Choir - Invisible voices (Offstage) Orchestra |
| Autotranslations beta |
Nikolaï Rimski-Korsakov: Kashchey the Deathless Nikolaj Andreevič Rimskij-Korsakov: Kashchey the Deathless Nikolai Andrejewitsch Rimski-Korsakow: Kashchey the Deathless |