Stephen Wadsworthâs production of Mussorgskyâs epic masterpiece brilliantly captures the suffering and ambition of the Russian people at a critical time in their nationâs history. RenĂ© Pape is riveting as the Tsar of the title, giving a commanding and charismatic performance of one of the greatest bass roles in the repertoireâhis Boris is dominating, tortured, flawed and utterly unforgettable. The extraordinary cast and the Met Orchestra and Chorus are led by Russian maestro Valery Gergiev, the foremost Mussorgsky interpreter of our time.
2010-10-23