Mussorgsky: Khovanshchina (2012)
Opera in 5 Acts
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!
Cast
- Paata Burchuladze - Ivan Khovansky
- Klaus Florian Vogt - Andrei Khovansky
- John Daszak - Golitsin
- Valeri Alexejev - Shaklovity
- Anatoli Kotscherga - Dosifey
- Doris Soffel - Marfa
- Ilrich Reß - Scrivener
- Camilla Nylund - Emma
- Kent Nagano - Conductor
Screenplay
Keywords
opera
Trailer
Mussorgsky: Khovanshchina TrailerFrequently Asked Questions
- 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?
- Mussorgsky: Khovanshchina stars Paata Burchuladze, Klaus Florian Vogt, John Daszak, Valeri Alexejev, Anatoli Kotscherga, Doris Soffel .
- How long is Mussorgsky: Khovanshchina?
- Mussorgsky: Khovanshchina has a runtime of 2h 52m (172 minutes).
- What genre is Mussorgsky: Khovanshchina?
- Mussorgsky: Khovanshchina is a Music film.