Boris Godounov (1869 version)
Classification added October 19, 2015Premiered February 16, 1928 (the complete 1869 version)
St. Petersburg, Mariinsky Theater
Composer:
Modest Moussorgsky
Original Language:
Russian
Librettist:
Modest Moussorgsky, after Pushkin
Description:
Opera in 7 Scenes
Notes:
based on the Pushkin play
Time Period:
1598-1605
Place:
Russia
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Boris Godounov | Bass | L |
| Shuisky | Tenor | F |
| Pimen | Bass | F |
| Varlaam | Bass | F |
| Xenia | Soprano | S |
| Feodor | Mezzo Soprano | S |
| Grigori | Tenor | S |
| Simpleton | Tenor | S |
| Schchelkalov | Baritone | S |
| Hostess of the Inn | Mezzo Soprano | B |
| Nurse | Contralto | B |
| Mityoukha (1st Peasant) | Tenor | B |
| Boyar in Attendance | Tenor | B |
| Missail | Tenor | B |
| Nikitch | Bass | B |
| Frontier Guard Officer | Bass | B |
| 1st Woman Peasant | Soprano | CB |
| 2nd Woman Peasant | Mezzo Soprano | CB |
| 2nd Peasant | Tenor | CB |
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Minimum Chorus: 48
Divisi: SATB