| Dimitry Ivashchenko | Bass | Boris Godunov |
| Hubert Francis | Tenor | Shuisky |
| Eddie Wade | Bass | Andrey Shchelkalov |
| Johnny Herford | Bariton | Nikitich |
| James Way | Tenor | Holy Fool |
| Frances Bourne | Mezzosopran | Feodor |
| Stephen Kennedy | Bariton | Mitjuha |
| Philharmonia Orchestra | ||
| Philharmonia Voices | ||
| Jakub Hrůša | Musikalische Leitung |
Four of Russia's 'Mighty Handful' of composers combine forces in a programme bookended by music from blockbuster operas.
Both operas were later 'revised' by Rimsky, whose colourfulOverture on Three Russian Themes epitomises the St Petersburg nationalist style, while Cui's sparkling overture has nothing to do with pirates but prefaces a charming domestic comedy.
6pm at Royal Festival Hall - Pre-concert talk. Free