Khovanshchina
Synopsis
The last and arguably finest opera of Modest Mussorgsky is captured in one of its most powerful interpretations in this 1989 recording from the Vienna State Opera, conducted by Claudio Abbado. A moody opera that is thematically broad at times and intimately personal in others, "Khovanshchina" tells the story of the 17th-century clash between Russian conservatives and Peter the Great's reformists. Among the singers is renowned basso Nicolai Ghiaurov and Paata Burchuladze, as well as Anatoly Kocherga, Ludmila Semtchuk, and Heinz Zednik.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brian Large
- Screenplay & Story
- Modeste Moussorgsky, Vladimir Strassov
- Original Title
- Khovanshchina
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 53m
- Production Studios
- Wiener Staatsoper, RM Arts
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brian Large
Modeste Moussorgsky, Vladimir Strassov
Department Leadership Roster
Brian Large
Director
Modeste Moussorgsky
Writer
Vladimir Strassov
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What is Khovanshchina about?
The last and arguably finest opera of Modest Mussorgsky is captured in one of its most powerful interpretations in this 1989 recording from the Vienna State Opera, conducted by Claudio Abbado. A moody opera that is thematically broad at times and intimately personal in others, "Khovanshchina" tells the story of the 17th-century clash between Russian conservatives and Peter the Great's reformists. Among the singers is renowned basso Nicolai Ghiaurov and Paata Burchuladze, as well as Anatoly Kocherga, Ludmila Semtchuk, and Heinz Zednik.
Who directed Khovanshchina?
Khovanshchina was directed by Brian Large.
Who stars in Khovanshchina?
The principal cast of Khovanshchina includes Claudio Abbado, Vladimir Atlantov, Paata Burchuladze, Anatoli Kotscherga, Yuri Marusin.
When was Khovanshchina released and how long is it?
Khovanshchina was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 2h 53m.