Oper Graz
Dmitri Shostakovich
​Moscow, Cheryomushki

Operetta

Late-night legend Harald Schmidt indulges his passion for musical theater and guides us through Dmitri Shostakovich’s fast-paced operetta, in which young couples dream of a life in the modern apartment blocks of Cheryomushki just outside Moscow. Yet, corruption, bureaucracy, and chaos dash their hopes. With catchy melodies, sharp wit, and a touch of romance, Shostakovich exposes the gulf between propaganda and reality.

In a condensed ninety-minute performance, the work sheds light on the dreams and disillusionments of a society in transition. It is a musical firework display that dissects the social ills of its (and our) time with humor and irony. Brilliant, timeless, entertaining!

“Cheryomushki, how wonderful … all dreams come true, for everyone who lives here!”

Education event
9.10., following the performance
Eat and Greet