Agnus Dei - The Sixteen & Harry Christophers

In the 2nd floor. 60s B. at the invitation of Czech. musicians visited Prague, directed the production of the opera Ruslan and Lyudmila, conducted the opera Life for the Tsar (1867). In 1867-69 was ch. RMO conductor, changing the former conservative nature of his conc. programs. The heyday of muses. B. 's activity is associated with the 60s. In the 70s. he survived a prolonged mental crisis caused by a series of setbacks in his music societies. activities and personal life. B. departs from the BMS, stops composing, performing as a performer, breaks friendly ties with members of the circle.