Mussorgsky: Boris Godunov Blu-ray (The Royal Opera)Mussorgsky was inspired to compose his masterpiece Boris Godunov after reading Pushkins Shakespeare inspired play of the same name. It features one of the most dramatically rewarding bass baritone roles: a noble ruler who loves his children and his people, but whose thirst for power has led him to commit a terrible crime. Bryn Terfel is a powerful new Boris (The Observer) in Richard Jones new production of the original 1869 score. Antonio Pappano

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Eugene Onegin: Simon Keenlyside

Running Time: 115 mins Format: NTSC Region 0 (Worldwide Play)Sound: LPCM 2

Extras: Why The Royal Opera love performing La bohème

guillotined during the Reign of Terror in 1794

stands in striking contrast to the White Swan Odette

Don Quixote Print

Choreography & Production: Rudolf Nureyev

Duration: 196 mins

Monotones I and II: Emma Maguire

Richly illustrated and complete with maps for self‑guided exploring

Stankar: Gregory Yurisch