Opera film: Prokofiev’s The Gambler at Jarvis

Jarvis Conservatory presents the opera film The Gambler from Salzburg Festival 2024 on Saturday, July 12, at 1:30 p.m.  Based on a short novel by Dostoyevsky, Sergei Prokofiev’s The Gambler unfolds in the fictional casino town of Roulettenburg, where a variety of characters converge and clash.  These characters include a general indebted to a covetous marquis, the general’s resentful stepdaughter, Polina, and Alexei, who harbors feelings for her.  Director Peter Sellars is known for his insightful interpretations of overlooked masterpieces.  The musical direction of Russian conductor Timur Zangiev shines, together with the vocal performances of the cast, Asmik Grigorian portraying Polina and Sean Panikkar as Alexei. For more details click here. Tickets are $20. Jarvis Conservatory, 1711 Main St., Napa, jarvisconservatory.com