Boris Godunov

This he drove to a corner close to the American Embassy, and a place called Boris Godunov's, a friendly and warm bar.

The Bear and the Dragon Clancy, Tom, 1947- 2000

I was well into my 20s when I finally put it together that Boris Badenov was a play on an opera called Boris Godunov.

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"I don't think 'Boris Godunov' necessarily lends itself to a giant, phantasmagorical reinterpretation," Mr. Gordon said.

After an Abrupt Exit, Opera Changes Key 2010

The Met saw a number of firsts: "Boris Godunov," in English, as well as Mr. Siepi's first "Don" Giovanni in 1952.

Opera singer Cesare Siepi dies at 87 2010

That approach may come in handy for "Boris Godunov," a late-19th century work written by Modest Mussorgsky about the titular Russian Tsar that features a significant chorus.

After an Abrupt Exit, Opera Changes Key 2010

Next month the Kirov season opens with the opera "Boris Godunov," preceded by a screening of the Harrison Ford action flick "K-19: The Widowmaker" (additional testimony to Gergiev's eclectic style -- and occasional failures of judgment).

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"Boris Godunov" has been absent from the Lyric stage for 17 years.

chicagotribune.com - News 2011

"Boris Godunov," as well as his prose and poetic fairytales, have become much-loved classics of Russian literature.

The St. Petersburg Times 2010

Along with Mr. Decker, two other directors will be making their first appearances at the house: Peter Stein was assigned "Boris Godunov" (Valery Gergiev will conduct) and Nicholas Hytner will bring in his "Don Carlo," a co-production with the Royal Opera in London, where it premiered in 2008.

NYT > Home Page By DANIEL J. WAKIN 2010

"Boris Godunov," starring René Pape in his first Met Godunov - one of the premier singing-acting bass roles.

NYT > Home Page By DANIEL J. WAKIN 2010