Boris Godunov (1978)
Universally acknowledged as the greatest of all Russian operas, this is a faithful and often dazzling production of the standard Rimsky-Korsakov version taped live at the Bolshoi in 1978. As Boris, the renowned Yevgeni Neterenko is as justifiably identified with the role in his generation as Chaliapin, London and Kipness were in theirs. Nesterenko gives a remarkably vivid, human portrait of the tormented half-crazed Tsar, and is supported by a first rate ensemble in a richly designed and costumed production that represents opera at its grandest. Particularly outstanding are Vladislav Piavko as the Pretender, Valery Yaroslavtsev as Pimen, Irina Arkhipova as Marina (a role generally associated with Vishnevskaya), Galina Kalinina as Xenia, and Alexsei Maslennikov as the Simpleton.
Cast
- Evgeny Nesterenko - Boris Godunov
- Irina Arkhipova - Marina Mnichek
- Galiana Kalinina - Xenia
- Glafira Korolyova - Fyodor
- Aleksei Maslennikov - Simpleton
- Vladislav Piavko - The pretender
- Valery Yaroslavtsev - Pimen
- Nina Grigorieva - Xenia's mother
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Boris Godunov about?
- Universally acknowledged as the greatest of all Russian operas, this is a faithful and often dazzling production of the standard Rimsky-Korsakov version taped live at the Bolshoi in 1978. As Boris, the renowned Yevgeni Neterenko is as justifiably identified with the role in his generation as Chaliapin, London and Kipness were in theirs. Nesterenko gives a remarkably vivid, human portrait of the tormented half-crazed Tsar, and is supported by a first rate ensemble in a richly designed and costumed production that represents opera at its grandest. Particularly outstanding are Vladislav Piavko as the Pretender, Valery Yaroslavtsev as Pimen, Irina Arkhipova as Marina (a role generally associated with Vishnevskaya), Galina Kalinina as Xenia, and Alexsei Maslennikov as the Simpleton.
- Who directed Boris Godunov?
- Boris Godunov was directed by Elena Macheret.
- Who stars in Boris Godunov?
- Boris Godunov stars Evgeny Nesterenko, Irina Arkhipova, Galiana Kalinina, Glafira Korolyova, Aleksei Maslennikov, Vladislav Piavko.
- How long is Boris Godunov?
- Boris Godunov has a runtime of 2h 54m (174 minutes).
- What genre is Boris Godunov?
- Boris Godunov is a Music film.
- Where was Boris Godunov produced?
- Boris Godunov was produced in Soviet Union.