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This June, Dumitru Mîțu appears as Grigori in Kirill Serebrennikov’s bold new production of Mussorgsky’s Boris Godunov at the Dutch National Opera, with performances running from June 10 to 29, 2025. Joining him is soprano Inna Demenkova, who takes on the role of Xenia, bringing lyrical warmth and sensitivity to this emotionally charged staging.
Conducted by Vasily Petrenko and performed with the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, the production explores the opera’s enduring themes of power, ambition, and political unrest through a striking contemporary lens. Serebrennikov’s staging draws on Soviet-era imagery and psychological tension to illuminate Mussorgsky’s vision of a society on the brink.
As the Pretender, Mîțu brings bright, incisive tenor lines and dramatic conviction to a pivotal role that drives the opera’s narrative. Demenkova’s expressive soprano adds elegance and poignancy to Xenia’s scenes, contributing to a richly detailed and vocally compelling ensemble.
Their participation marks a significant highlight in this season’s repertoire, as the Dutch National Opera presents a powerful new take on one of the cornerstones of Russian opera.
Conducted by Vasily Petrenko and performed with the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, the production explores the opera’s enduring themes of power, ambition, and political unrest through a striking contemporary lens. Serebrennikov’s staging draws on Soviet-era imagery and psychological tension to illuminate Mussorgsky’s vision of a society on the brink.
As the Pretender, Mîțu brings bright, incisive tenor lines and dramatic conviction to a pivotal role that drives the opera’s narrative. Demenkova’s expressive soprano adds elegance and poignancy to Xenia’s scenes, contributing to a richly detailed and vocally compelling ensemble.
Their participation marks a significant highlight in this season’s repertoire, as the Dutch National Opera presents a powerful new take on one of the cornerstones of Russian opera.
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