Mumu : Novelli

In a quiet corner of Moscow, a widowed lady lives alone amidst a house of white pillars and a maze of servants. Her days are marked by the cold, gray light of an endless evening, and the only striking figure in her household is the towering, mute caretaker Gerasim. Strong as a tree and accustomed to the hard labor of the countryside, he now finds himself thrust into the unfamiliar rhythm of the city, his massive hands moving with a silent, dignified power.

The story gently unfolds as Gerasim learns to navigate the strange new world of urban service, his simple honesty contrasting sharply with the petty comforts of his mistress’s world. Richly observed details of daily chores, the creaking of floorboards, and the soft hush of winter nights create a vivid portrait of a life caught between past and present. Listeners will be drawn into the quiet tension and compassion that spring from this unlikely companionship.