The oratorio version of "Ivan the Terrible" presents Ivan as a champion of a united Russia, in contrast to Sergei Eisenstein's film, which contained criticism of Ivan and Stalin.
Composition History
The film "Ivan the Terrible" was originally planned as a three-part series, but the director, Sergei Eisenstein, died before the third part could be completed.
Critical Reception
Part 2 of the film "Ivan the Terrible" was banned from release by Stalin and his minister of culture and was not shown publicly until 1958, ten years after Eisenstein's death.
Composition History
Abram Stassewitsch, who conducted the original film score recording, created this oratorio in 1961/62 by arranging pieces from "Ivan Grozny" Parts I & II.
Historical Context
Ivan IV, known as 'Ivan the Terrible,' was born in 1530 and officially reigned as Tsar from 1533 to 1584, with his rule effectively beginning in 1547.
Composition History
Sergei Prokofiev and Sergei Eisenstein collaborated on two film dramas based on ancient Russian history: "Alexander Nevsky" and "Ivan Grozny."
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