Khovanshchina
Jan 01, 1979 · 2h 52m
Director
Elena MacheretOverview
This performance, recorded live at the Bolshoi Opera in 1979, stars the great Russian bass Evgeny Nesterenko as Dosifei, the Old Believer at religious and psychological war with the new order, led by Prince Ivan Khovansky. The manipulative Khovansky is powerfully portrayed here by Alexander Vedernikov, another of the world’s greatest basses, little known outside of the Soviet Union. Marfa, one of Dosifei’s followers and a fortune teller, is sung by the legendary mezzo-soprano Irina Arkhipova in a performance of great authority and dignity. Russian opera at the Bolshoi is the genuine article and the remainder of the cast is equally impressive, from the mistrusting Prince Galitsyn of Evgeny Raikov to the clever, informing Shaklovity of Vladislav Romanovsky. The Bolshoi chorus and orchestra is conducted by Yuri Simonov.
Cast of Khovanshchina
Crew of Khovanshchina
About Khovanshchina
What is Khovanshchina about?
This performance, recorded live at the Bolshoi Opera in 1979, stars the great Russian bass Evgeny Nesterenko as Dosifei, the Old Believer at religious and psychological war with the new order, led by Prince Ivan Khovansky. The manipulative Khovansky is powerfully portrayed here by Alexander Vedernikov, another of the world’s greatest basses, little known outside of the Soviet Union. Marfa, one…
When was Khovanshchina released?
Khovanshchina was released on January 1, 1979.
How long is Khovanshchina?
Khovanshchina runs 2 hours 52 minutes (172 minutes).
Who directed Khovanshchina?
Khovanshchina was directed by Elena Macheret.
Who is in the cast of Khovanshchina?
The cast of Khovanshchina includes Evgeny Nesterenko (Dosifei), Irina Arkhipova (Marfa), Evgeny Raikov (Prince Galitsyn), Vladislav Romanovsky (Shaklovity) and Aleksandr Vedernikov (Khovansky).