Modest Mussorgsky’s national folk drama centres on a grim episode of late 17th-century Russian history. Ivan Khovansky, leader of the musketeer corps (streltsy), and his son Andrei, are planning a conspiracy, but the ambitious Prince Vasily Golitsyn, the boyar Shaklovity and cleric Dosifey also get involved in the struggle for power.

Khovanshchina

Bebelplatz

On a neglected farm, the animals revolt against their tyrannical owner. After some time, however, they are forced to submit to the yoke of a new leader from their own ranks.

Andrei Popov

Events

Upcoming events

12 - 23 Jun, 2026

Animal Farm · Wiener Staatsoper

Past events

2 - 23 Nov, 2025

Khovanshchina · Staatsoper Berlin

Future and recently performed repertoire

Schreiber in Khovanshchina by Mussorgsky

Staatsoper Berlin

Squealer in Animal Farm by Raskatov

Wiener Staatsoper

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