The Metropolitan Opera: Boris Godunov (2010)
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.
Directors: Brian Large, Stephen Wadsworth.
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René Pape as Boris Godunov |
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Oleg Balashov as Prince Shuisky |
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Mikhail Petrenko as Pimen |
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Aleksandrs Antonenko as Grigory |
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Ekaterina Semenchuk as Marina |
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Evgeny Nikitin as Rangoni |
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Vladimir Ognovenko as Varlaam |
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Valerian Ruminski as Nikitich |
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Mikhail Svetlov as Mitiukha |
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Olga Savova as Innkeeper |
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Nikolai Gassiev as Missail |
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Gennady Bezzubenkov as Officer |
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Jennifer Zeltan as Xenia |
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Jonathan A. Makepeace as Feodor |
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Larisa Shevchenko as Nurse |
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Dennis Petersen as Krushchov |
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Andrew Oakden as Lavitsky |
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Andrey Popov as Holy Fool |
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Mark Schowalter as Chernikovsky |
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Brian Frutiger as Boyar in Attendance |
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Amir Levy as Dancer |
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Christian Rozakis as Actor |
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Philip Willingham as Boyar |
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MET Orchestra as |
| Writing | Alexander Pushkin | Original Story |
| Directing | Brian Large | Director |
| Sound | Modeste Moussorgsky | Original Music Composer |
| Directing | Stephen Wadsworth | Director |
| Sound | Valery Gergiev | Music Director |
| Writing | Modeste Moussorgsky | Writer |
