The first performance in this country of ALEKSANDR PUSHKIN 'S historical drama, translated and adapted by D. M. THOMAS. Music
(originally composed for a stage production in Moscow) by Prokofiev, performed by the BBC PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA and the halle CHOIR (men's voices) conducted by EDWARD DOWNES
All other parts are shared by CAROLE BOYD. MADI HEDD. STUART ORGAN. PAULINE SIDDELL. JOHN WEBB and other members of the cast. Solo singing coach
SIMON JOLY , Russian adviser RITA WEISSMAN , Music producer CUVE BENNETT
Directed by JOHN THEOCHARIS
8.45* Interlude
8.50* Boris Godunov Part 2