Shostakovich - Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk

Chorus of De Sunderland Opera, Jansons, Mariss, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra

OA 0965 D

Szostakowicz - Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk. Shostakovich;s musically brilliant and ingeniously panoramic opera about love, lust, power and oppression is fabulously well played by the Concertgebouw Orchestra under Mariss Jansons in this authoritative production. Stage director Martin Kusej builds on formidable musical strengths to forge a relentless drama that explores with emotional conviction the shadowy, layered boundaries between victims and perpetrators. First-rate protagonist Eva-Maria Westbroek is phenomenal in her gripping interpretation of Katarina, compelling the entire cast, including the choir, to almost unbearable realism in their portrayal of timeless human weaknesses. Eva-Maria Westbroek, Christopher Ventris, Carole Wilson, Vladimir Vaneev, Lani Poulson, Ludovít Ludha, Alexandre Kravets Chorus of De Nederlandse Opera / Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra / Mariss Jansons Stage Director Martin Kušej TV Director Thomas GrimmWARNING The strengths of this highly acclaimed production are largely due to its brutal and graphic portrayal of human emotions. Please be aware that the production contains stroboscopic light effects, nudity and scenes of a sexual nature. class=redText Plus Illustrated Synopsis Cast Gallery The Tragedy of Katerina Ismailova - A documentary film by Reiner E. Moritz, including interviews with Martin Kušej, Mariss Jansons and leading members of the castCAT NO: OA 0965 DFORMAT: All Formats REGIONS: All Regions PICTURE FORMAT: 16:9 LENGTH: 236 Mins SOUND: DTS SURROUND / LPCM STEREO SUBTITLES: EN/FR/DE/ES/IT/NL RELEASED: 01/11/2006 NO OF DISCS: 2

DVD x 2

Opus Arte

4/26/10

809478009658

Fanfare: 'Hall of Fame' (2017)
Fanfare: 'Want List' (2012)