The Metropolitan Opera: Boris Godunov
Synopsis
Stephen Wadsworth’s production of Mussorgsky’s epic masterpiece brilliantly captures the suffering and ambition of the Russian people at a critical time in their nation’s history. René Pape is riveting as the Tsar of the title, giving a commanding and charismatic performance of one of the greatest bass roles in the repertoire—his Boris is dominating, tortured, flawed and utterly unforgettable. The extraordinary cast and the Met Orchestra and Chorus are led by Russian maestro Valery Gergiev, the foremost Mussorgsky interpreter of our time.
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René Pape
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Oleg Balashov
Prince Shuisky
Mikhail Petrenko
Pimen
Aleksandrs Antonenko
Grigory
Ekaterina Semenchuk
Marina
Evgeny Nikitin
Rangoni
Vladimir Ognovenko
Varlaam
Valerian Ruminski
Nikitich
Mikhail Svetlov
Mitiukha
Olga Savova
Innkeeper
Nikolai Gassiev
Missail
Gennady Bezzubenkov
Officer
Jennifer Zeltan
Xenia
Jonathan A. Makepeace
Feodor
Larisa Shevchenko
Nurse
Dennis Petersen
Krushchov
Andrew Oakden
Lavitsky
Andrey Popov
Holy Fool
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 23, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stephen Wadsworth, Brian Large
- Screenplay & Story
- Modeste Moussorgsky, Alexander Pushkin
- Original Score
- Modeste Moussorgsky
- Original Title
- The Metropolitan Opera: Boris Godunov
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 3h 23m
- Production Studios
- The Metropolitan Opera
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephen Wadsworth, Brian Large
Modeste Moussorgsky, Alexander Pushkin
Modeste Moussorgsky
Department Leadership Roster
Modeste Moussorgsky
Original Music Composer
Modeste Moussorgsky
Writer
Stephen Wadsworth
Director
Brian Large
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is The Metropolitan Opera: Boris Godunov about?
Stephen Wadsworth’s production of Mussorgsky’s epic masterpiece brilliantly captures the suffering and ambition of the Russian people at a critical time in their nation’s history. René Pape is riveting as the Tsar of the title, giving a commanding and charismatic performance of one of the greatest bass roles in the repertoire—his Boris is dominating, tortured, flawed and utterly unforgettable. The extraordinary cast and the Met Orchestra and Chorus are led by Russian maestro Valery Gergiev, the foremost Mussorgsky interpreter of our time.
Who directed The Metropolitan Opera: Boris Godunov?
The Metropolitan Opera: Boris Godunov was directed by Stephen Wadsworth, Brian Large.
Who stars in The Metropolitan Opera: Boris Godunov?
The principal cast of The Metropolitan Opera: Boris Godunov includes René Pape, Oleg Balashov, Mikhail Petrenko, Aleksandrs Antonenko, Ekaterina Semenchuk.
When was The Metropolitan Opera: Boris Godunov released and how long is it?
The Metropolitan Opera: Boris Godunov was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 3h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for The Metropolitan Opera: Boris Godunov?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Metropolitan Opera: Boris Godunov was composed by Modeste Moussorgsky.