Khovanschina (Bolshoi Opera)
Khovanshchina
is an opera in 5 acts by Mussorgsky, completed and orchestrated by
Rimsky-Korsakov. Libretto by composer Vladimir Stasov. First performed
St. Petersburg February 21st, 1886. This is the also the ONLY
full-length performance of Mussorgsky`s opera. Conductor Yuri Simonov
conducts the acclaimed Bolshoi Chorus in this fabulous program.