"Khovanshchina" is another Russian opera by Mussorgsky, completed by Rimsky-Korsakov.
It is set in the time of Peter the Great, about the struggle for power between the old order and the new. Two great Russian bassos sing the roles of the "Old Believer" and Prince Khovansky, who represents the new; Nesterenko and Vedernikov, resp. Intrigue galore, it kept my interest.

I enjoyed "The Cunning Little Vixen" by Leos Janacek, which is based on a serialized comic novella. Much of the comedy is retained, but the composer, who was 70 when he wrote it, reflects on the cycle of life and death. Thomas Allen plays the role of a Forester, and Eva Jenis the Vixen.
The staging, designed by Bob Crowley, is brightly colored and eye-catching, but the simplicity and essential innocence of the tale is kept. Conducted by Charles Mackerras, Orchestra of Paris, Choeur du Chatelet, Chatelet Theatre Musical of Paris. I highly recommend this DVD (there are other films available).