Khovanshchina (1989)
The last and arguably finest opera of Modest Mussorgsky is captured in one of its most powerful interpretations in this 1989 recording from the Vienna State Opera, conducted by Claudio Abbado. A moody opera that is thematically broad at times and intimately personal in others, "Khovanshchina" tells the story of the 17th-century clash between Russian conservatives and Peter the Great's reformists. Among the singers is renowned basso Nicolai Ghiaurov and Paata Burchuladze, as well as Anatoly Kocherga, Ludmila Semtchuk, and Heinz Zednik.
Director: Brian Large
Genre: Music
Runtime: 173 min
Release Date: January 3, 1989
Cast
- Claudio Abbado - Self - Conductor
- Vladimir Atlantov - Prince Andrey Khovansky
- Paata Burchuladze - Dositheus
- Anatoly Kocherga - The Boyar Shaklovity
- Yuri Marusin - Prince Vassily Golitsin
- Ludmila Semtschuk - Marfa
- Nicolai Ghiaurov - Prince Ivan Khovansky
- Heinz Zednik - Scribe
- Brigitte Poschner-Klebel - Susanna
Screenplay
Production: Wiener Staatsoper, RM Arts
Original Language: en
Keywords
opera
More Films by Director: Brian Large
More Films in Genre: Music
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Khovanshchina about?
- The last and arguably finest opera of Modest Mussorgsky is captured in one of its most powerful interpretations in this 1989 recording from the Vienna State Opera, conducted by Claudio Abbado. A moody opera that is thematically broad at times and intimately personal in others, "Khovanshchina" tells the story of the 17th-century clash between Russian conservatives and Peter the Great's reformists. Among the singers is renowned basso Nicolai Ghiaurov and Paata Burchuladze, as well as Anatoly Kocherga, Ludmila Semtchuk, and Heinz Zednik.
- Who directed Khovanshchina?
- Khovanshchina was directed by Brian Large.
- Who stars in Khovanshchina?
- Khovanshchina stars Claudio Abbado, Vladimir Atlantov, Paata Burchuladze, Anatoly Kocherga, Yuri Marusin, Ludmila Semtschuk.
- How long is Khovanshchina?
- Khovanshchina has a runtime of 2h 53m (173 minutes).
- What genre is Khovanshchina?
- Khovanshchina is a Music film.