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Daniele Rustioni

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A World of Satire and DelusionA New Production of the Opera *The Golden Cockerel*, Directed by the Genius Barry KoskyKing Dodon, once feared by neighboring countries for his valiant deeds, has now completely succumbed to gluttony and idleness, while his courtiers live in constant fear of invasion from neighboring nations. Just then, an astrologer appears and presents the king with a golden rooster that is said to flap its wings and sound the alarm in times of crisis. Overjoyed, the king begins to doze off once moreThis new production of *The Golden Cockerel* at the Opra de Lyon is a unique staging brimming with satire and humor, created by the duo of two mavericks: Barry Kosky (director) and Rufus Didvishius (set designer). Strange-looking characters roam a desolate prairie that seems to visualize King Dodons inner landscape. Dmitry Ulyanov brilliantly portrays the otherworldly King Dodon w