Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Brian Large
Writers Modeste Moussorgsky, Vladimir Strassov
Studio Wiener Staatsoper
Rating 9.0/10
Language EN

Cast & Crew

Claudio Abbado

Claudio Abbado

Self - Conductor

Vladimir Atlantov

Prince Andrey Khovansky

Paata Burchuladze

Paata Burchuladze

Dositheus

Anatoli Kotscherga

Anatoli Kotscherga

The Boyar Shaklovity

Yuri Marusin

Prince Vassily Golitsin

Ludmila Semtschuk

Marfa

Nicolai Ghiaurov

Nicolai Ghiaurov

Prince Ivan Khovansky

Heinz Zednik

Heinz Zednik

Scribe

Brigitte Poschner-Klebel

Susanna

Frequently Asked Questions

Khovanshchina was released on January 3, 1989.

The runtime of Khovanshchina is 2h 53m.

Khovanshchina is a Music movie.

Khovanshchina has a rating of 9.0 out of 10 on TMDB.

Khovanshchina is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Khovanshchina was directed by Brian Large.

The main cast of Khovanshchina includes Claudio Abbado, Vladimir Atlantov, Paata Burchuladze.

Khovanshchina is originally in English.