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Khovanshchina

19792h 52mElena Macheret
IMDb 7.7

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"This is the also the ONLY full-length performance of Mussorgsky's opera."

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.

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What is Khovanshchina (1979) 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 of…

Who stars in Khovanshchina?

Khovanshchina stars Evgeny Nesterenko (Dosifei), Irina Arkhipova (Marfa), Evgeny Raikov (Prince Galitsyn), Vladislav Romanovsky (Shaklovity), Aleksandr Vedernikov (Khovansky). The film was directed by Elena Macheret.

How long is Khovanshchina?

Khovanshchina has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1979.

Is Khovanshchina worth watching?

Khovanshchina holds an IMDb rating of 7.7/10. Fans of Music are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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