Chostakovitch: Lady Macbeth de Mzensk

Chostakovitch: Lady Macbeth de Mzensk

Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk is a powerful work of raw emotional intensity. With themes of adultery and murder, the story follows the downfall of a bored provincial merchant’s wife who seeks solace and excitement in an extra-marital affair. With a bold and contemporary setting, the staging provides the perfect backdrop to this 20th-century opera’s unflinching approach to sex and violence.

Release Date

January 23, 2016

Status

Released

Original Title

Chostakovitch: Lady Macbeth de Mzensk

Runtime

2h 30min

Budget

Revenue

Language

Russian