# Modest Mussorgsky's *Khovanshchina*: A Glorious Viennese Masterpiece
## The 1989 Wiener Staatsoper Production
In 1989, the Wiener Staatsoper presented a remarkable production of Modest Mussorgsky's *Khovanshchina*. This opera, often considered Mussorgsky's greatest work, was incomplete at his death.
### The Scoring
This Vienna State Opera production uses Shostakovich’s scoring, enhanced by the final chorus composed by Stravinsky in 1913.
### The Story and Significance
Set during Peter the Great's rise to power in Russia—a major turning point where old and new forces clashed—*Khovanshchina* is a work full of power and humanity. It weaves a tale of political intrigue, religious persecution, and national tragedy, against which individual dramas unfold.
### The Star-Studded Cast
- **Nicolai Ghiaurov**: The great Bulgarian bass takes on the role of Prince Ivan Khovansky, leader of the revolutionary Streltsys.
- **Paata Burchuladze**: Sings Dositheus, the leader of the Old Believers.
- **Ludmila Semtschuk**: Portrays Marfa.
- **Vladimir Atlantov**: Plays Khovansky’s son.
### The Team Behind the Magic
- **Conductor**: Claudio Abbado
- **Director**: Alfred Kirchner
- **Orchestra and Chorus**: Chor und Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Slovak Philharmonic Choir, Wiener Sängerknabe
### Critical Acclaim
Hailed by the Financial Times as “one of the great performances of our day, an unforgettable display of skill and sympathy combined,” this live recording of Alfred Kirchner’s production of *Khovanshchina* is truly a treasure.
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