Details

Trapped in marriage to the impotent Zinovy, Katerina Ismailova embarks on an affair with an estate worker, Sergei, which triggers her slide into crime. Sung in Russian with English surtitles. Approx running time 3 hours 20 minutes.

Cast/Performers

John Tomlinson (Boris Ismailov), John Daszak (Zinovy Ismailov), Eva-Maria Westbroek (Katerina Ismailova), Christopher Ventris (Sergey), Carole Wilson (Aksinya), Peter Bronder (Drunken Guest), Krzysztof Szumanski (Steward / Sentry), Andrew Sritheran (Second Workman / Coachman), Mizim Mikhailov (Priest), Roderick Earle (Police Inspector), Nikola Matisic (Teacher), Gwynne Howell (Old Convict), Christine Rice (Sonyetka), Marina Poplavskaya (Female Convict)

Creatives/Company

Music: Shostakovich
Lyrics(s): Alexander Preys, Shostakovich (after Leskov)
Producer: Royal Opera House
Conductor: Antonio Pappano
Director: Richard Jones
Design: John Macfarlane
Costume: Nicky Gillibrand
Lighting: Mimi Jordan Sherin
Choreographer: Linda Dobell