Feodor Chaliapin, bass ; Astride Barrachi, soprano ; Angelo Bada, tenor ; Dino Borgioli, tenor ; with various soloists ; with Chorus and Orchestra of the Royal Opera, Covent Garden ; Vincenzo Bellezza, conductor
Series producer: Jonathan Wearn ; archivist & restoration producer: Richard Caniell
Opera excerpts.
All selections previously released.
Compact disc.
Program notes, biographical information and synopsis (18 p. : ill.) inserted in container.
Recorded 4 July, 1928 at Royal Opera House, Covent Garden.
Sung in Russian.
Prelude and chorus (4:55) -- Pilgrim's chorus (2:20) -- Coronation (3:59) -- I am oppressed (4:17) -- And now my son (2:04) -- I have obtained the highest power (7:30) -- Clock scene (2:38) -- Chors & polonaise (3:33) -- Varlaam & Missail (4:10) -- Dimitri: We, Dimitri-- (10:33) -- Well, shall we vote? (5:08) -- Out! Out! (Choo!) (3:54) -- Pimen narrative (5:28) -- Farewell (3:13) -- Prayer & farewell (2:54) -- Death of Boris (5:13)