Samsun State Opera and Ballet Stages The Madonna in a Fur Coat

Serdar HocamAuthor & Editor

Sabahattin Ali's famous work is presented to theater lovers in Samsun as a musical drama bringing together theater, drama, and dance.

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Samsun Devlet Opera ve Balesi, 'Kürk Mantolu Madonna' eserini sahneleyecek

The Samsun State Opera and Ballet (SAMDOB) is bringing the two-act musical drama adapted from Sabahattin Ali's unforgettable novel The Madonna in a Fur Coat to art enthusiasts in Samsun.

Subject and Thematic Structure of the Work

Focusing on Raif Efendi's deep and shaking relationship with Maria Puder during his years in Berlin, the work addresses universal themes such as love, loneliness, and the feeling of life's late arrival.

Signature of a Strong Art Team

Directed by Cenk Bıyık, the two-act musical drama features compositions by Kıvanç Fındıklı, and stage adaptation and libretto by Ayşe Ceylan.

Stage and Musical Details

The production features orchestra conducting by Kutay Maktay, concertmaster Canan Ünal, and choreography by Arkın Zirek and Can Tunalı.

Visual and Digital Designs

While set design is undertaken by Orhan Açıkgöz, costume design by Gülnur Çağlayan Tuluk, and digital design by Aisha Hajiyeva, the lighting and video projection designs also draw attention.

Gala and Performance Information

Having completed its preparations, the musical drama The Madonna in a Fur Coat will be presented to audiences tomorrow evening at 8:00 PM at the Atatürk Cultural Center Aydın Gün Stage.