Boris Feodorovich Godunov (ca. 1551-1605) was czar of Russia from 1598 to 1605. Although an able and intelligent ruler, he came to suspect widespread subversion and treason and more and more resorted ...
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A piece of advice to those planning to see the Vienna State Opera's new production of "Boris Godunov": Get ready for a depressing night.And that's not because the performance is bad. On the contrar...
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American opera conductor, producer, and impresario (b. March 6, 1924,
Maryville, Mo.
—d. March 23, 2006,
Portland, Maine
), was noted for her innovative productions of challenging and diffi...
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A collection of recordings taken from Adolf Hitler's headquarters at the end of World War II includes performances by Jewish musicians and works by Russian composers, according to a German magazine...
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Renata Scotto loves directing and teaching as much as she did singing."I like to live in the present," she said. "Of course, I watch my DVDs. I enjoyed every second of my career. Now I live with th...
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Stockholm (dpa) - During the summer months when the sun never
seems to set in the Nordic countries, you can indulge all musical
tastes regardless of whether your interest is...
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Boris Feodorovich Godunov
Mussorgsky piece in full gloom in Vienna
