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201626 minGdocumentary

The Pit

201626 minGdocumentary

A student at the National Music Academy in Kyiv presents a new edition of The Barber of Seville, featuring young vocal talents singing in Italian.

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Anton Yaremchuk

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A student at the National Music Academy in Kyiv presents a new edition of The Barber of Seville, featuring young vocal talents singing in Italian.

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Danila Okulovdirector

Anton Yaremchukdirector

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Denis, a student at the National Music Academy in Kyiv, faces the challenge of his graduation project. He chooses to restage The Barber of Seville, focusing on young, unknown vocal talents. Denis encourages the performers to sing in Italian, the opera's original language. Throughout the process, he navigates organizational issues and a reluctant orchestra. He strives to maintain the artistic standards taught by his mentor while balancing his dual role as a student and conductor.

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