Description:

It’s likely that Rimsky-Korsakov’s Ivan the Terrible was chosen as a showcase for Boris Christoff. His rich, dark bass dominates the opera, and he delivers the role with impeccable Italian diction while capturing the distinctly Russian flavor of the work. He is supported by a superb ensemble of Italian singers, with Thomas Schippers leading the performance from the podium. The sound quality is very good.

OD 10607-2