Boris Godunov
Борис Годунов
Synopsis
Universally acknowledged as the greatest of all Russian operas, this is a faithful and often dazzling production of the standard Rimsky-Korsakov version taped live at the Bolshoi in 1978. As Boris, the renowned Yevgeni Neterenko is as justifiably identified with the role in his generation as Chaliapin, London and Kipness were in theirs. Nesterenko gives a remarkably vivid, human portrait of the tormented half-crazed Tsar, and is supported by a first rate ensemble in a richly designed and costumed production that represents opera at its grandest. Particularly outstanding are Vladislav Piavko as the Pretender, Valery Yaroslavtsev as Pimen, Irina Arkhipova as Marina (a role generally associated with Vishnevskaya), Galina Kalinina as Xenia, and Alexsei Maslennikov as the Simpleton.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elena Macheret
- Screenplay & Story
- Modeste Moussorgsky, Alexander Pushkin
- Original Title
- Борис Годунов
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 2h 54m
- Production Studios
- Central Television USSR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elena Macheret
Modeste Moussorgsky, Alexander Pushkin
Department Leadership Roster
Modeste Moussorgsky
Writer
Elena Macheret
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Boris Godunov
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What is Boris Godunov about?
Universally acknowledged as the greatest of all Russian operas, this is a faithful and often dazzling production of the standard Rimsky-Korsakov version taped live at the Bolshoi in 1978. As Boris, the renowned Yevgeni Neterenko is as justifiably identified with the role in his generation as Chaliapin, London and Kipness were in theirs. Nesterenko gives a remarkably vivid, human portrait of the tormented half-crazed Tsar, and is supported by a first rate ensemble in a richly designed and costumed production that represents opera at its grandest. Particularly outstanding are Vladislav Piavko as the Pretender, Valery Yaroslavtsev as Pimen, Irina Arkhipova as Marina (a role generally associated with Vishnevskaya), Galina Kalinina as Xenia, and Alexsei Maslennikov as the Simpleton.
Who directed Boris Godunov?
Boris Godunov was directed by Elena Macheret.
Who stars in Boris Godunov?
The principal cast of Boris Godunov includes Evgeny Nesterenko, Irina Arkhipova, Galiana Kalinina, Glafira Korolyova, Aleksey Maslennikov.
When was Boris Godunov released and how long is it?
Boris Godunov was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 2h 54m.