Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk : Kusej, Jansons / Concertgebouw Orchestra, Westbroek, Ventris, etc (2006 Stereo)(2Disc)

PLEASE NOTE: A BLU-RAY PLAYER IS REQUIRED TO VIEW THIS DISC - IT WILL NOT FUNCTION ON A STANDARD DVD PLAYER.

Shostakovich - Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk - Blu-ray Disc

Shostakovich's musically brilliant and ingeniously panoramic opera about love, lust, power and oppression is fabulously performed by the Concertgebouw Orchestra under Mariss Jansons in this authoritative production. Stage director Martin Ku?ej 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. ( Opus Arte )

Katerina Lvovna Ismailova: Eva-Maria Westbroek
Sergey: Christopher Ventris
Aksinya: Carole Wilson
Boris Timofeyevich Ismailov: Vladimir Vaneev
Sonyetka: Lani Poulson
Zinovy Borisovich Ismailov: Ludovit Ludha
Shabby Peasant: Alexandre Kravets
Chorus of De Nederlandse Opera
Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
Musical Director: Mariss Jansons
Stage Director: Martin Kusej

Recorded live in Het Muziektheater, Amsterdam, on 25th & 28th June 2006

Plus:
Illustrated synopsis & cast gallery.
Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk - The Tragedy of Katerina Ismailova - A documentary film by Reiner E. Moritz, including interviews with Martin Kusej, Mariss Jansons and leading members of the cast.

FORMAT: All Formats
REGIONS: All Regions
PICTURE FORMAT: 1080i
LENGTH: Approx 236 Mins
SOUND: 2.0 & 5.0 PCM
SUBTITLES: EN/FR/DE/ES/IT/NL
NO OF DISCS: 2