Name: Boris Godunov
Director: Kirill Serebrennikov
Genre: Music
Released: 2025-07-25
Cast: Tomasz Konieczny, David van Laar, Inna Demenkova, Polly Leech, Ya-Chung Huang

Question 1

What is Boris Godunov about?

Accepted Answer

Nobleman Boris Godunov accumulates power in Russia, first as regent, then as tsar. But the ghosts of the past catch up with him and he ends up losing not only his power but his sanity. Russia sinks ever deeper into a mire of corruption, intrigue and coups. In his grand choral opera, Modest Mussorgsky deals with a theme that offers poignant parallels to today’s world: the extremes to which one man’s thirst for power can lead. The director Kirill Serebrennikov incorporates his own experiences in Russia to present his take on an opera about political turmoil and its consequences. Serebrennikov’s production focuses on the effect on the people of high-stakes political scheming. Conductor Vasily Petrenko makes his Amsterdam debut leading the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra. A top-flight cast is led bass-baritone Tomasz Konieczny, celebrated for his ability to get into the skin of his characters both vocally and dramatically, singing the title role for the first time.

Question 2

Who appears in Boris Godunov?

Accepted Answer

Tomasz Konieczny, David van Laar, Inna Demenkova, Polly Leech, Ya-Chung Huang appear in Boris Godunov.

Question 3

What genre is Boris Godunov?

Accepted Answer

Boris Godunov is listed under Music.

Question 4

How long is Boris Godunov?

Accepted Answer

Boris Godunov has a runtime of 181 minutes.

Question 5

What year was Boris Godunov released?

Accepted Answer

Boris Godunov was released in 2025.