Bass René Pape, the world’s reigning Boris, reprises his portrayal of the tortured tsar caught between ambition and paranoia. Conductor Sebastian Weigle leads Mussorgsky’s Russian masterwork in its original 1869 version. Stephen Wadsworth’s production captures the hope and suffering of the Russian people as well as the tsar himself. Met Opera soprano Angel Blue hosts.
Title | Great Performances - Season 49 Episode 17 Great Performances at the Met: Boris Godunov |
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Year | 2024 |
Genre | Comedy, Documentary, Drama |
Country | United States of America |
Studio | PBS |
Cast | Bray Poor |
Crew | |
Alternative Titles | GREAT PERFORMANCES | PBS |
Keyword | filmed theater |
First Air Date | Jan 28, 1971 |
Last Air date | May 31, 2024 |
Season | 50 Season |
Episode | 640 Episode |
Runtime | 120:60 minutes |
Quality | HD |
IMDb: | 5.19/ 10 by 16.00 users |
Popularity | 120.476 |
Language | English |