Boris Godunov with a star British cast wows St Endellion

By Tony Burke, 09 August 2015

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Reviewed at St Endellion Church, Port Isaac on 7 August 2015

Mussorgsky, Boris Godunov

Martyn Brabbins, Conductor

Sir John Tomlinson, Boris Godunov

Brindley Sherratt, Pimen

David Butt Philip, Grigory

Rachel Nicholls, Marina

Mark Padmore, Simpleton

Matthew Brook, Rangoni

Roderick Williams, Varlaam

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Netia Jones’ modern reimagining intrigues more than it convinces, but still makes a strong case for Dvořák’s dark fairy tale.

***11

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*****

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*****

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***11

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Tony Burke

Tony worked in medicine for many years, having his own GP practice in New South Wales. He plays piano and is an enthusiastic concert-goer, his travels often taking him to Edinburgh in the (UK) summers.