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Anne H. Manson ’83 credits a scheduling conflict for her most historic accomplishment. In 1994, when famed conductor Claudio Abbado was unable to lead the orchestra in its last performance of Mussorgsky’s Boris Godunov, Manson stepped in, making history as the first woman to conduct the renowned orchestra...
...polite--but he has certainly re-established his country's credibility as a great power. Ten years ago, Russia was in a state of disarray reminiscent of the early 17th century "Time of Troubles." Putin's predecessor, Boris Yeltsin, was like a caricature of the disastrous Czar Boris Godunov, on whose watch Russia suffered hunger and humiliation. Plagued by heart trouble and alcohol abuse, Yeltsin had secured re-election in 1996 only by turning the privatization of the Russian energy sector into a sleazy scam, trading oil and gas fields for campaign contributions. Meanwhile, ordinary Russians had to endure rampant...
...through almost half a century of opera stardom; in Modena, Italy. Ghiaurov made his debut in 1955 as Basilio in Rossini's The Barber of Seville, and went on to such signature roles as King Philip in Verdi's Don Carlo and the title role in Mussorgsky's Boris Godunov...
Anthony made a striking Met debut on March 6, 1954, in the small role of the Simpleton in Boris Godunov. "Mr. Anthony had better be careful," wrote the New York Times. "If he does other bit parts so vividly, he'll be stamped as a character singer for life." The remark proved prophetic. Although in his early years he took on a number of leading roles, Anthony became what the opera world calls a comprimario--a singer of supporting roles, a specialist in character parts like the Innkeeper in Der Rosenkavalier and the police spy Spoletta in Tosca. "Sure...
...DIED. JEROME HINES, 81, bass vocalist who sang at the Metropolitan Opera for 41 years--longer than any other performer--playing 45 characters in 39 operas, including the title role in Mussorgsky's Boris Godunov; in New York City. Known for doggedly researching the psychological background of his characters, he gave 868 performances at the Met before retiring...