Boris Godunov
Jan 01, 1978 · 2h 54m
Director
Elena MacheretOverview
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.
Cast of Boris Godunov
Crew of Boris Godunov
About Boris Godunov
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…
When was Boris Godunov released?
Boris Godunov was released on January 1, 1978.
How long is Boris Godunov?
Boris Godunov runs 2 hours 54 minutes (174 minutes).
Who directed Boris Godunov?
Boris Godunov was directed by Elena Macheret.
Who is in the cast of Boris Godunov?
The cast of Boris Godunov includes Evgeny Nesterenko (Boris Godunov), Irina Arkhipova (Marina Mnichek), Galiana Kalinina (Xenia), Glafira Korolyova (Fyodor) and Aleksey Maslennikov (Simpleton).