Modest Mussorgsky
Mussorgsky's opera is based on the tragic story of the real-life 17th century Russian tsar whose reign was marked by uncertainty, fear, grief and paranoia about the murder of the real heir apparent to the throne. Dark and dense orchestration; considered to be Mussorgsky's masterpiece. A recorded performance from the Royal Opera in London, featuring Sir Bryn Terfel in the title role.
Show Notes
Cast includes Sir Bryn Terfel, Andrei Kymach, Jamez McCorkle and John Daszak.