Mussorgsky: Khovanshchina
“Opera in 5 Acts”
Synopsis
Kent Nagano superbly masters the challenges presented by this score, shapes the dynamics with subtle intensity, and casts the score in a mellow glow. As Marfa, the spurned lover of Ivan Khovansky‘s son Andrei, Doris Soffel unfolds such a rich palette of sonorities, from the pathos of the lower ranges to shaded discant heights, that “one is tempted to speak of a Russian mezzo”. The final chorus, which Mussorgsky did not compose, is played in the orchestrally transparent version of Igor Stravinsky – the third great Russian composer who contributed to making “Khovanshchina“ a timeless, gripping stage work. With his stripped-down sets and historicising costumes, director Dmitri Tcherniakov, one of the new voices of contemporary Russian theatre, builds a bridge to the political present. A lesson in history and music!
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Mussorgsky: Khovanshchina
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-05-12
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 28, 2012
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dmitri Tcherniakov, Karina Fibich
- Screenplay & Story
- Modeste Moussorgsky
- Original Score
- Modeste Moussorgsky
- Original Title
- Mussorgsky: Khovanshchina
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 2h 52m
- Production Studios
- EuroArts
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dmitri Tcherniakov, Karina Fibich
Modeste Moussorgsky
Modeste Moussorgsky
Department Leadership Roster
Modeste Moussorgsky
Writer
Dmitri Tcherniakov
Director
Karina Fibich
Director
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What is Mussorgsky: Khovanshchina about?
Kent Nagano superbly masters the challenges presented by this score, shapes the dynamics with subtle intensity, and casts the score in a mellow glow. As Marfa, the spurned lover of Ivan Khovansky‘s son Andrei, Doris Soffel unfolds such a rich palette of sonorities, from the pathos of the lower ranges to shaded discant heights, that “one is tempted to speak of a Russian mezzo”. The final chorus, which Mussorgsky did not compose, is played in the orchestrally transparent version of Igor Stravinsky – the third great Russian composer who contributed to making “Khovanshchina“ a timeless, gripping stage work. With his stripped-down sets and historicising costumes, director Dmitri Tcherniakov, one of the new voices of contemporary Russian theatre, builds a bridge to the political present. A lesson in history and music!
Who directed Mussorgsky: Khovanshchina?
Mussorgsky: Khovanshchina was directed by Dmitri Tcherniakov, Karina Fibich.
Who stars in Mussorgsky: Khovanshchina?
The principal cast of Mussorgsky: Khovanshchina includes Paata Burchuladze, Klaus Florian Vogt, John Daszak, Valeri Alexejev, Anatoli Kotscherga.
When was Mussorgsky: Khovanshchina released and how long is it?
Mussorgsky: Khovanshchina was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 2h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for Mussorgsky: Khovanshchina?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mussorgsky: Khovanshchina was composed by Modeste Moussorgsky.