Post by mikef6 on Jul 24, 2018 21:52:05 GMT
Or, which are your favorites. Here is what I viewed about two weeks ago:
Boris Godunov (1982). Composed by Modest Mussorgsky (it was his only opera), “Boris” is often declared to be Russia’s greatest opera. It first saw the stage in 1873. This performance was taped live in 1979 and was released for home video in the U.S. in 1982. It can now be seen on DVD. The staging was held at the Bolshoi Theatre where the musicians and singers grew up on this music and deliver it with great power.
Boris advises his heir to the throne (“Keep your enemies closer”)
Boris Godunov (1982). Composed by Modest Mussorgsky (it was his only opera), “Boris” is often declared to be Russia’s greatest opera. It first saw the stage in 1873. This performance was taped live in 1979 and was released for home video in the U.S. in 1982. It can now be seen on DVD. The staging was held at the Bolshoi Theatre where the musicians and singers grew up on this music and deliver it with great power.
Boris advises his heir to the throne (“Keep your enemies closer”)
