NOVEMBER 2026 NEW ON NAXOS
Dumitru Mîțu as Grigoriy and Raehann Bryce-Davis as Marina Mnishek © Marco Borggreve
2.110784 Playing time: 181 minutes Picture format: NTSC 16:9 Sound format: Dolby Digital Stereo 2.0 and Surround 5.1 Language: Russian Subtitles: English, German, Dutch, Japanese, Korean Region code: 0 (worldwide) No. of disc/s: 1 (DVD 9) Release date: 13 Nov 2026
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Kirill Serebrennikov ’s staging of Mussorgsky’s Boris Godunov was hailed as ‘a searing, harrowing emotionally devastating production that turns Mussorgsky’s opera into a portrait of complicity, grief, and the cost of silence’ ( philipoftheopera.com ). The Guardian noted
Modest MUSSORGSKY (1839–1881) Boris Godunov Opera in four acts with prologue (revised version, 1872) Libretto by the composer after Aleksandr Pushkin’s Boris Godunov and Nikolay Karamzin’s History of the Russian State Raehann Bryce-Davis, Mezzo-Soprano Dumitru Mîțu, Ya-Chung Huang, Tenors Gevorg Hakobyan, Baritone • Tomasz Konieczny, Bass-Baritone Vitalij Kowaljow, Bass Chorus of Dutch National Opera • Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra Vasily Petrenko, Conductor Kirill Serebrennikov, Stage director Mussorgsky’s searing exploration of a tsar assailed by fear and paranoia is given special contemporary relevance in this much- admired performance. Stage director Kirill Serebrennikov has incorporated the works of photographer Dmitry Markov, who travelled throughout Russia capturing everyday life in the country, and this presents unavoidable contrasts between authoritarianism and the real Russia. Featuring an outstanding cast, the opera is conducted by Vasily Petrenko in his first appearance with the Concertgebouw Orchestra. Opera magazine wrote that ‘the premiere made for a dazzling opening to the Holland Festival’.
that ‘this contrast between the Russia portrayed on Kremlin- run TV channels and the real Russia is at the heart of a new production of Modest Mussorgsky’s opera Boris Godunov .’ The production thus became both an artistic and political statement, reflecting the opera’s timeless emotional depth while resonating with contemporary realities of repression and silence. •
Vasily Petrenko made his debut with the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra in this Holland Festival opening. Opera Click praised his reading as ‘full of contrasts and atmospheric variety – personal and engaging throughout,’ while Opera magazine highlighted his ‘precise conducting style’ and ‘powerful interpretation of the complex score.’ The chorus, prepared by Edward Ananian-Cooper, sang in perfect coordination, delivering ensemble scenes with ‘grand and colourful expression’ ( Opera magazine). Together, Petrenko and the orchestra ensured a dazzling and memorable premiere. Tomasz Konieczny took the role of Boris, ‘universally hailed by critics as one of the most commanding and dramatically versatile bass- baritones of his generation.’ Ya-Chung Huang brought ‘forthright energy’ ( MusicWeb International ) and intelligent phrasing to the Prince, while Vitalij Kowaljow , praised for his Wotan as ‘splendidly focused of voice and suitably imposing in presence’ ( MusicWeb International ), embodied Pimen with gravitas. Their combined artistry enriched the production, complementing Petrenko’s musical leadership and Serebrennikov’s vision, ensuring the premiere resonated as both a theatrical and musical triumph.
Vasily Petrenko
Tomasz Konieczny
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Also available on Blu-ray video: NBD0194V Playing time: 181 minutes Picture format: HD 16:9 Sound format: PCM stereo and DTS MA 5.1 Language: Russian Subtitles: English, German, Dutch, Japanese, Korean Region code: A, B, C No. of disc/s: 1 (BD 50) Release date: 13 Nov 2026
Ya-Chung Huang
Vitalij Kowaljow
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