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SHOSTAKOVICH, D.: Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk (DNO, 2006) (NTSC) |
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Dmitry Shostakovich (1906-1975)
LADY MACBETH OF MTSENSK
Katerina Lvovna Ismailova: Eva-Maria Westbroek
Sergey: Christopher Ventris
Aksinya: Carole Wilson
Boris
Timofeyevich Ismailov: Vladimir Vaneev
Sonyetka: Lani Poulson
Zinovy
Borisovich Ismailov: Ludovít Ludha
A Shabby
Peasant: Alexandre
Kravets
Chorus of De Nederlandse Opera
Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
Mariss Jansons, Musical
Director
Martin Kušej, Stage Director
Nikolaus Lehnhoff, Stage Director
Recorded live at the Het Muziektheater, Amsterdam in June
2006
Picture format: NTSC 16:9
Anamorphic
Sound format: DTS Surround / LPCM Stereo
Region code: 0 (All Regions)
Languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch
Running time: 236 minutes
No. of DVDs: 2
Bonus Material:
Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk - The Tragedy of Katerina Ismailova - A documentary
film by Reiner E. Moritz, including interviews with Martin Kušej, Mariss
Jansons and leading members of the cast / Illustrated Synopsis / Cast Gallery
- 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 Kušej
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.
- This ‘musically
brilliant and fabulously well played’ [Financial Times] production marks
Shostakovich’s centenary year with Mariss Jansons conducting the Royal Concertgebouw
Orchestra
‘…a first-rate protagonist in
Eva-Maria Westbroek, a Katerina of Jean Harlow-like allure, who had all the
vocal power and stamina that the role demands…’ Financial Times
WARNING: 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. |
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Composer(s):
Shostakovich, Dmitry
Lyricist(s):
Preys, Alexander; Shostakovich, Dmitry
Conductor(s):
Jansons, Mariss
Orchestra(s):
Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
Choir(s):
Netherlands Opera Chorus
Artist(s):
Kravets, Alexandre; Ludha, Ludovit; Poulson, Lani; Vaneev, Vladimir; Ventris, Christopher; Wilson, Carole
Label: Opus Arte Genre: Opera DVD Period: 20th Century
Catalogue No: OA0965D
Barcode: 809478009658
Distribution Note(s):
Listening samples not available for this release.
Physical Release: 11/2006
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