Mussorgsky’s Khovanshchina – set in the troubled 1680s – can almost describe current events, say directorsA Russian political leader sings about war with Ukrainians and the need for a “durable peace”. The fractured political elite argues over whether they should pursue closer ties with Europe or embrace Russian traditions.The plot of Modest Mussorgsky’s opera Khovanshchina was written in the 1870s and is set in the 1680s. But, as the characters lament the fact that their homeland is mired in an endless cycle of violence and unhappiness, the dark and brooding work can feel alarmingly contemporary. Continue reading…
Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/music/2025/apr/05/khovanshchina-mussorgsky-russian-opera-europe-simon-mcburney
Author : Shaun Walker
Publish date : 2025-04-05 04:00:00
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