Overview

Stephen Wadsworth’s production of Mussorgsky’s epic masterpiece brilliantly captures the suffering and ambition of the Russian people at a critical time in their nation’s history. René Pape is riveting as the Tsar of the title, giving a commanding and charismatic performance of one of the greatest bass roles in the repertoire—his Boris is dominating, tortured, flawed and utterly unforgettable. The extraordinary cast and the Met Orchestra and Chorus are led by Russian maestro Valery Gergiev, the foremost Mussorgsky interpreter of our time.

Cast

René Pape, Oleg Balashov, Mikhail Petrenko, Aleksandrs Antonenko, Ekaterina Semenchuk, Evgeny Nikitin, Vladimir Ognovenko, Valerian Ruminski

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What is "The Metropolitan Opera: Boris Godunov" about?

Stephen Wadsworth’s production of Mussorgsky’s epic masterpiece brilliantly captures the suffering and ambition of the Russian people at a critical time in their nation’s history. René Pape is riveting as the Tsar of the title, giving a commanding and charismatic performance of one of the greatest bass roles in the repertoire—his Boris is dominating, tortured, flawed and utterly unforgettable. The extraordinary cast and the Met Orchestra and Chorus are led by Russian maestro Valery Gergiev, the foremost Mussorgsky interpreter of our time.

When was "The Metropolitan Opera: Boris Godunov" released?

The Metropolitan Opera: Boris Godunov was released in 2010.

Who stars in "The Metropolitan Opera: Boris Godunov"?

The cast includes René Pape, Oleg Balashov, Mikhail Petrenko, Aleksandrs Antonenko.

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