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Khovanshchina Musorgsky
Archived: 2017/2018Overview
Based on true events, a power struggle is causing turmoil in 17th century Russia in this epic revival.
The noble Khovansky joins forces with the Old Believers as they rebel against modern reform being imposed by the Tsar. As personal and political ambitions combine and clash with both constitutional and religious forces, the struggle for power will result in grave consequences.
The StageUnmissable
WNO’s Artistic Director David Pountney and new Music Director Tomáš Hanus join forces for this revival of Musorgsky’s epic opera, addressing themes of politics, madness and death as relevant today as back in history. Combined with striking staging and powerful, unforgettable choral music, it promises to be an unmissable event in our Autumn Season.
The GuardianTomáš Hanus conducts with passion
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Sung in Russian with surtitles in English (and Welsh in Cardiff and Llandudno)