The recent production of Mussorgsky's opera Boris Godunov, directed by Kirill Serebrennikov, juxtaposes modern Russian sociopolitical realities with historical themes. Premiering in Amsterdam, the opera illustrates the stark contrast between the propagandist portrayal of Russia and the lived experience of its citizens. Through visual elements like an apartment block cut-open on stage and music that reflects the anger and sorrow of the people, Serebrennikov explores the responsibility individuals hold within their political climate, drawing on the turmoil faced by the Russian populace in recent years, especially post-invasion of Ukraine.
"Serebrennikov pulls the action of Mussorgsky's brooding opera, which follows the reign and death of an ill-fated 17-century Russian tsar, firmly into the present day."
"This is a story not just about tsars but about the people, and a lot has changed for the Russian people in the past five years."
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