Opera in 5 acts
Libretto: Modest P. Mussorgsky and Vladimir Stasov
First performance: 21 February 1886, St. Petersburg, Russia
Recorded: 2007, Gran Teatre del Liceu
Ivan Khovansky: Vladimir Ognovenko
Andrei Khovansky: Vladimir Galouzine
Vasily Golitsyn: Robert Brubaker
Shaklovity: Nikolai Putilin
Dosifei: Vladimir Vaneev
Marfa: Elena Zaremba
Scribe: Graham Clark
Emma: Nataliya Tymchenko
Mussorgsky's loveless and brutal drama of the transformation of Russian society, which led to the rule of Peter the Great within the epic history of Russia, is powerfully modernised through Stein Winge's dramatic and uncompromising production. Performing the version completed by Shostakovich, the outstanding Russian-dominated cast and the orchestra and chorus of the Liceu are led by Michael Boder. Recorded using High Definition cameras and in true surround sound.
Plus:
* Interview with Michael Boder
* Illustrated synopsis & cast gallery |
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