Boris Godunov
Борис Годунов
Synopsis
The libretto is by Mussorgsky himself and takes the eponymous “romantic tragedy” by the celebrated Russian poet Alexander Pushkin as its starting point. Boris Godunov is Mussorgsky’s masterpiece and his only complete opera. It’s a vast sprawling tapestry of Russian life, which centres on the Russian people – represented in the opera by a large and powerful chorus – rather than on the title figure. The staging was produced at the Gran Teatre del Liceu in Barcelona and is based on the original version of the score.
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Matti Salminen
Boris Godunov
Brian Asawa
Fyodor
Marie Arnet
Xenia
Stefania Toczyska
Xenia’s Nurse
Philip Langridge
Shuisky
Albert Schagidullin
Andrei Shchelkalov
Anatoli Kotscherga
Varlaam
Eric Halfvarson
Pimen
Pär Lindskog
Grigory
José Manuel Zapata
Missail
Itxaro Mentxaka
Landlady at the inn
Alex Grigorev
A Simpleton
David Pittman-Jennings
Nikitich
Josep Ferrer
Mityukha
Javier Roldán
Boyar-in-attendance
Jordi Casanova
Khrushchov
Ferran Ilari
Dmitri
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Xavi Bové
- Screenplay & Story
- Alexander Pushkin, Modeste Moussorgsky
- Original Score
- Modeste Moussorgsky
- Original Title
- Борис Годунов
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 2h 32m
- Production Studios
- Gran Teatre del Liceu
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Xavi Bové
Alexander Pushkin, Modeste Moussorgsky
Modeste Moussorgsky
Department Leadership Roster
Modeste Moussorgsky
Original Music Composer
John Macfarlane
Costume Design
Modeste Moussorgsky
Writer
Xavi Bové
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Boris Godunov
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Boris Godunov about?
The libretto is by Mussorgsky himself and takes the eponymous “romantic tragedy” by the celebrated Russian poet Alexander Pushkin as its starting point. Boris Godunov is Mussorgsky’s masterpiece and his only complete opera. It’s a vast sprawling tapestry of Russian life, which centres on the Russian people – represented in the opera by a large and powerful chorus – rather than on the title figure. The staging was produced at the Gran Teatre del Liceu in Barcelona and is based on the original version of the score.
Who directed Boris Godunov?
Boris Godunov was directed by Xavi Bové.
Who stars in Boris Godunov?
The principal cast of Boris Godunov includes Matti Salminen, Brian Asawa, Marie Arnet, Stefania Toczyska, Philip Langridge.
When was Boris Godunov released and how long is it?
Boris Godunov was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 2h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Boris Godunov?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Boris Godunov was composed by Modeste Moussorgsky.