Details

Based on Pushkin's The Comedy of the Distress of the Muscovite State, of Tsar Boris and of Grishka Otrepiev - there are several version developed by Mussorsky over a number of years. Set in Russia and Poland between 1598 and 1605. Boris is 'persuaded' to accept the crown after murdering the true heir. A young monk pretends to be the murdered heir in order to avenge the death and there is a swell amongst the people in his favour. In the end Boris dies. New production.

Cast/Performers

John Connell (Pimen), John Daszak (Dimitry), Timothy Robertson (Simpleton), John Tomlinson (Boris)

Creatives/Company

Author: Mussorsky
Company: English National Opera (ENO)
Conductor: Paul Daniel

Boris Godunov

Boris Godunov (Opera or Operetta) production archive for QTIX code T1445304504. Details of all Boris Godunov archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S1878

Archive Listings

11 Nov 98
  to
11 Dec 98
London Coliseum
West End, Greater London
Performance Details => Venue archive

Reviews

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