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"The Fiery Angel"

"The Fiery Angel" is a Soviet opera by Sergei Prokofiev, inspired by a Russian Gothic novel. It tells the story of a young woman named Renata, who becomes entangled in a dangerous quest involving love, mysticism, and spiritual turmoil. The opera explores themes of faith, obsession, and the struggle between good and evil through intense music and powerful characters. Its dramatic, emotional score and dark, symbolic story make it a compelling work that delves into the human psyche and the supernatural.