For classical music snobs: Mussorgsky -- Which Boris Godunov should I buy?

[jpgray]

Poll question: For classical music snobs: Mussorgsky -- Which Boris Godunov should I buy?

Don't want the Rimsky-Korsakov.

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

1. Haven't heard those..guess I'm not a good enough snob

I have it by the Warsaw National Opera Orchestra (got it on the cheap at Tower a few years back) Well done though.

[ps1074]

2. Boris Christoff

One of the all time greats

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[jpgray]

3. I own the Wiener Phil's with Ghiaurov

So I don't feel the need so much for Christoff's Rimsky-Korsakov version, I need either a pure or Shostakovich-ized Boris now. I did hear it once and remember it being pretty enjoyable, however I still really dig Ghiaurov as Boris. :D