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Khovanshchina (1989)

Movie ★ 9.0 173 min

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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.

Brian Large Director Modeste Moussorgsky Writer Vladimir Strassov Writer

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Quick facts

Released
January 3, 1989
Runtime
173 min
IMDb
tt0254493
Studio
Wiener Staatsoper, RM Arts

Themes

Cast

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

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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, Anatoli Kotscherga.
When was Khovanshchina released?
Khovanshchina is a 1989 music film.
Where can I watch Khovanshchina?
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