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Robert Lloyd (Boris), Olga Borodina (Marina), Alexei Steblianko (Girgory/False Dmitry), Sergei Leiferkus (Rangoni), Larissa Diadkova (Fyodor), Evgeni Boitsov (Shuisky), Alexander Morozov (Pimen), Vladimir Ognovienko (Varlaam), Olga Kondina (Xenia), Ludmila Filatova (Hostess), Vladimir Solodovnikov (Simpleton), Mikail Kit (Tchelkalov), Evgenia Perlasova (Nurse), Evgeny Fedotov (Nikitich), Grigory Karasev (Mityukha) Kirov Opera, Valery Gergiev “Film director Andrei Tarkovsky, famous for science- fiction classics Solaris and Stalker and the historical epic Andrei Rublev, was a master of symbolic effect – the gigantic pendulum, the grotesquely faceless Idiot, living statuary, the angelic murdered child amid falling snow. But against such stylisation the action, vividly captured by video director Humphrey Burton, comes correspondingly alive, no stiff Bolshoi pageant; chorus and soloists act their hearts out.
Borodina is an ideal Marina, beautiful and burnished of tone but chillingly self-absorbed; perhaps rightly, she strikes more sparks with Leiferkus's vampiric, honey-toned Rangoni than with Steblianko's stolid but lyrical Pretender. Ognovenko's Varlaam is somewhat young and baritonal, but foreshadows stardom, as does Dyadkova's superbly touching, plangent Feodor. Boitsov's Shuisky, Morosov's noble Pimen and Solodovnikov's Idiot are less outstanding but still excellent. The only outsider is at the centre. Robert Lloyd's Boris first appears (reflecting contemporary portraits) moustached but beardless; the customary hedge appears in later acts, neatly marking the passing years. His finely shaded bassocantante has been criticised for being too light, but such doubts fade before his idiomatic-sounding Russian and magnificent characterisation, culminating in a truly harrowing death scene.
Gergiev's reading is less brilliant than his dual recording, often rather soft-centred; but he still brings out the sheer anguished beauty of the score.
The excellent stereo soundtrack has also been remastered into DTS surround-sound, and very airy and ambient this sounds, from the opening wave of applause sweeping across the auditorium.” Gramophone Classical Music Guide, 2010 “an outstanding film...admirably conducted by Valery Gergiev, joined by Robert Lloyd as Boris, one of his greatest performances, and a superb supporting cast.” Penguin Guide, 2011 edition | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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Nicolai Ghiaurov (Ivan Khovansky), Vladimir Atlantov (Andrey Khovansky), Yuri Marusin (Vasily Golitsyn), Anatoly Kocherga (Shaklovity), Paata Burchuladze (Dosifey), Ludmila Semtschuk (Marfa), Brigitte Poschner-Klebel (Susanna), Heinz Zednik (Scribe), Joanna Borowska (Emma), Wilfried Gahmlich (Kuzka), Timothy Breese (Streshniev) The Vienna State Opera Chorus, The Slovak Philharmonic Chorus from Bratislava, The Vienna Boys’ Choir, The Vienna State Opera, Claudio Abbado, directed by Alfred Kirchner Subtitles: English, German, French, Spanish “[Abbado] is electrifying throughout...The playing of the Vienna orchestra is exquisite in the quieter episodes and sumptuous in tone, as is the moving contribution of the chorus...The camera is expertly directed, and always where the viewer wants it. This is a mandatory choice for all lovers of Russian opera.” Penguin Guide, 2011 edition | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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| |  | Gustavo Dudamel conducts Beethoven & Mussorgsky
Gustavo Dudamel’s thrilling debut at the Salzburg Festival in 2008 recorded live in the heat of the moment at the Grosses Festspielhaus. Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition, orchestrated in psychedelic colors by Ravel, elicits rousing playing from Dudamel’s young instrumentalists. Dudamel assembles a dream team for Beethoven’s Triple Concerto. Pianist Martha Argerich, violinist Renaud Capuçon and cellist Gautier Capuçon bring Latin emotionality to one of Beethoven’s most emotionally naked compositions. Extras include Die Schule des Hörens – master classes in listening led by Dudamel, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, and the SBYOV as given at the 2008 Salzburg Festival. | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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Evgeny Nesterenko (Boris), Vladislav Piavko (Grigory/False Dmitry), Tamara Sinyavskaya (Marina), Alexander Vedernikov (Pimen), Artur Eisen (Varlaam), Vladimir Kudriashov (Shuisky), Alexander Arkhipov (Missail), Tatyana Yerastova (Fyodor), Nina Lebendeva (Xenia), Larissa Nikitina (Hostess), Alexander Fedin (Simpleton), Yuri Mazurok (Tchelkalov) Bolshoi Orchestra, Alexander Lazarev | | | Usually despatched in 4 - 5 working days. |
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| |  | Mussorgsky's loveless and brutal drama of the
transformation of Russian society, which led to
the rule of Peter the Great within the epic
history of Russia, is powerfully modernised
through Stein Winge's dramatic and
uncompromising production. Performing the
version completed by Shostakovich, the
outstanding Russian-dominated cast and the
orchestra and chorus of the Liceu are led by
Michael Boder. Recorded using High Definition
cameras and in true surround sound.Stage Director: Stein Winge
Vladimir Ognovenko, Vladimir Galouzine, Robert Brubaker, Nikolai Putilin, Vladimir Vaneev & Elena Zaremba Symphony Orchestra and Chorus of the Gran Teatre del Liceu, Michael Boder PICTURE FORMAT: 16:9
LENGTH: 190 Mins
SOUND: DTS SURROUND 5.1 / LPCM STEREO
SUBTITLES: EN/FR/DE/ES/IT/CA
“A modern production which for all its weaknesses snaps the opera to life.” BBC Music Magazine, May 2008 **** “The cast was clearly superior to the one in Brussels . Vladimir Ognovenko's Khovansky was magnificent both
vocally and dramatically, creating a really "hideous" character… Nikolai Putilin made a great Shaklovity…
Vladimir Galouzine was an impressive Andrei Khovansky… The chorus gave a magnificent performance… Michael
Boder's musical direction is superb” Mundoclasico.com | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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Alexander Pirogov (Boris Godunov), Ivan Kozlovsky (The Simpleton), Georgi Nelepp (Grigori), Maksim Mikhailov (Pimen), Larisa Avdeyevna (Marina) Orchestra and Chorus of the Bolshoi Opera, Vassily Nebolsin Mussorgsky’s masterpiece is given the full cinematic treatment in this 1954 film. Few stage productions could begin to emulate the sheer vastness of this production highlighted by the gripping performance of Alexander Piragov in the title role. It has been said that the real protagonist of Boris Godunov is the Russian people and they are given full rein in some of the awesome crowd scenes reminiscent of Eisenstein’s best work. | | | Usually despatched in 4 - 5 working days. |
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| |  | Dmitri Hvorostovky in Concert
54 minutes, color, stereo, optional English, French, German, and Italian subtitles. | | | Usually despatched in 4 - 5 working days. |
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| |  | Mussorgsky: Pictures at an Exhibition
Praised for “his rare and exciting artistry” by the Daily Telegraph (London) and called “a delicious and rare talent” by the Washington Post, Ilya Itin is among today’s most sought-after young pianists. This recital, presented by the Miami International Piano Festival, presents Itin’s distinctive interpretations of two cornerstones of the Russian piano repertoire. Bonus: a 2005 interview with Itin. 68 minutes, color, stereo | | | Usually despatched in 4 - 5 working days. |
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| |  | Sir Simon Rattle conducts Mussorgsky & BorodinLive-recording from the Philharmonie Berlin Dec 31, 2007
A true celebration, ushering in the New Year with one of the finest orchestras and greatest conductors in the world.The 2007 Gala from Berlin features the Berlin Philharmonic and Sir Simon Rattle in Alexander Borodin's Second Symphony, a richly lyrical work of immense poetic grandeur and fairytale magic, in a programme that also includes one of the greatest classical hits ever: Modest Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition, orchestrated by Ravel. The first in a series of titles which portray the development of Sir Simon Rattle, showing the outstanding contribution he has made in his work with one of the world's greatest orchestras, the Berlin Philharmonic. “…is a sophisticated Russian New Year's Eve event from Berlin. …the impression remains that Rattle brings off the subtler, more atmospheric passages best.” BBC Music Magazine, July 2009 **** “Technically speaking this is an outstanding issue…picture quality and colour balance are exceptional…the sound-picture [is] clear and truthfully balanced…The Berlin Philharmonic's playing is as impressive as ever…Simon Rattle is as charismatic as ever…it is a joy to watch him engaging so
obviously with Borodin's languorous Oriental melodies…” International Record Review | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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