Mussorgsky: Boris Godunov (The Royal Opera) [Blu-ray Video]

Mussorgsky was inspired to compose his masterpiece Boris Godunov after reading Pushkin’s 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 proves “a powerful new Boris” - The Observer (Opus Arte)