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“Victory over the Sun” (Opera)

"Victory over the Sun" is a groundbreaking Russian avant-garde opera created in 1913, combining Futurist art, experimental staging, and unconventional music. It explores themes of technology, progress, and human evolution through symbolic imagery and abstract performance. Notable for its chaotic visuals and innovative design—such as stage machinery and costumes—it's considered a pioneering work that challenges traditional theater. The opera reflects early 20th-century ideas about modernity and the future, making it a significant cultural artifact in the history of experimental performance and Russian modernism.