Dmitry Shostakovich
LADY MACBETH OF MTSENSK
(Blu-ray Disc Version)

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
Shabby Peasant – Alexandre Kravets

Netherlands Opera Chorus
Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
Marss Jansons, conductor

Martin Kušej, stage director

Recorded live at the Het Muziektheater, Amsterdam in June 2006

Bonus:
- Illustrated synopsis and cast gallery.
- 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.

Picture format: 1080i HD 16:9
Sound format: PCM 2.0 and 5.0
Region code: 0 (all regions)
Subtitles: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch
Running time: 236 mins
No. of Discs: 2 (1x BD50 + 1x BD25)

Note: This Blu-ray Disc is only playable on Blu-ray Disc players, and not compatible with standard DVD players.

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.