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Added on: 13/12/2006 21:23
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Shostakovich: Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk (Jansons) (UK)

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Nederlandse Opera / Royal Concertgebouw orchestra
Certificate: none
Running Time: 236 mins
Retail Price: £29.99
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Synopsis:
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.

Special Features:
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.

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Audio Tracks:
DTS 5.1 Russian

Distributor:
Opus Arte Media Productions

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