Prom 2 2016, Royal Albert Hall
With a lead role from Bryn Terfel, Proms 2016 takes on Mussorgsky: Boris Godunov is overseen by Antonio Pappano, conductor
BBC Proms 2016 (L-R): Mirga Gražinytė-Tyla, Bryn Terfel, Katie Derham, Leonard Elschenbroich, photo credit Jonathan Ford
Hot from his towering success at Covent Garden this spring, Bryn Terfel takes the title role in Mussorgsky’s tumultuous opera Boris Godunov, with the Chorus and Orchestra of the Royal Opera House conducted by Sir Antonio Pappano.
Boris Godunov tells the chilling story of a tsar’s ruthless ambition and downfall - he has murdered the nine-year-old heir to the throne in order to be crowned emperor himself, but is so haunted by the apparent spectre of his victim (actually a monk in disguise) and threatened by the popular support for this Young Pretender, that he dies of guilt and shame.
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The cast includes David Butt Philip as the Pretender, Andrew Tortise as the Young Fool, Rebecca Pont-Davies as the Innkeeper, and John Graham-Hall as Shuisky.
General booking opens Saturday 7 May, 9:00.
Boris Godunov tells the chilling story of a tsar’s ruthless ambition and downfall - he has murdered the nine-year-old heir to the throne in order to be crowned emperor himself, but is so haunted by the apparent spectre of his victim (actually a monk in disguise) and threatened by the popular support for this Young Pretender, that he dies of guilt and shame.
Want to see our pick of the 2016 BBC Proms?
read our guide to what's on at the BBC Proms 2016
The cast includes David Butt Philip as the Pretender, Andrew Tortise as the Young Fool, Rebecca Pont-Davies as the Innkeeper, and John Graham-Hall as Shuisky.
General booking opens Saturday 7 May, 9:00.
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| What | Prom 2 2016, Royal Albert Hall |
| Where | Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, London, SW7 2AP | MAP |
| Nearest tube | South Kensington (underground) |
| When |
On 16 Jul 16, 7:30 PM – 9:45 PM |
| Price | £18 - £68 |
| Website | For more booking details |