Alexander Pirogov sings Boris Godunov (vaimusic.com)

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Alexander Pirogov sings "I Have Attained the Highest Power" from Boris Godunov (Mussorgsky)
From: VAI DVD 4253 Boris Godunov
Mussorgskys masterpiece is given the full cinematic treatment in this 1954 film. Few stage productions could begin to emulate the sheer vastness of this production highlighted by the gripping performance of Alexander Piragov in the title role. It has been said that the real protagonist of Boris Godunov is the Russian people and they are given full rein in some of the awesome crowd scenes reminiscent of Eisensteins best work. Ivan Kozlovsky appears as The Simpleton; Vassily Nebolsin conducts the Orchestra and Chorus of the Bolshoi Opera.
108 minutes, Color, Mono.
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[miroslav29011962]

Интересно, что Пирогов крестится по-католически, слева направо. Это забавно.

[NoOida]

is this really the same guy who played karl in die hard?

[LHaritonov]

Thank you very much for this! I shall definitely add it to my favorite ones!

[chopinopus28]

after listening to it carefully i can say that i find reizens interpretation much deeper ownest real and moving.

[chopinopus28]

one comment here and a question too for jircher314. even better than mark reizen? just asking.

[entusiast75]

lycshij bas 20 veka!!!!

[gobridion]

его исполнение безупречно!

[jkircher314]

Pirogov was the greatest Boris after Chaliapin. His performance in this film is magnificent. His mad scene is terrifying, heartbreaking, beautiful beyond belief.

VAI, thank you.

[sagalat]

Another of your invaluable archives. Pirogov. I have old CD's, but never saw him until now. I owe you.