Proper noun
Oldani (plural Oldanis)
A surname from Italian.
Boris Godunov has seldom been performed in either of the two forms left by the composer, Oldani (1982: p. 7) frequently being subjected to cuts, recomposition, re-orchestration, transposition of scenes, or conflation of the original and revised versions. Source: Internet
Oldani (2002: p. 545) In 1870, he submitted the libretto to the state censor for examination, and the score to the literary and music committees of the Imperial Theatres. Source: Internet
Oldani (1982: p. 11) Later performances tended to be even more heavily cut, including the additional removal of the Kromï scene, likely for political reasons (starting 20 October 1876, the 13th performance). Source: Internet