Khovanshchina
by Modest Mussorgsky
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Readers appreciate the depth and historical context of 'Khovanshchina'. Many express curiosity about its original form and the impact of later modifications on the composition. The opera's themes are noted for their relevance in today's discourse.
Deep historical contextRelevant themes to modern issuesCuriosity about original composition
Synopsis
Gerard McBurney relates the non-European inspiration in the score to Mussorgsky's conception of history, while Rosamund Bartlett describes the cultural impetus for his historical vision.
Publication
PublisherJohn Calder Publications
Year2011
BindingPaperback
EditionNew
Pages130
LanguageEnglish
ISBN-139780714544496
ISBN-100714544493
Khovanshchina is a play written by Modest Mussorgsky and published by John Calder Publications (2011).
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