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

Cast/Performers

Eva-Maria Westbroek (Katerina Ismailova), Brandon Jovanovich (Sergey), John Tomlinson (Boris Ismailov), Aigul Akhmetshina (Sonyetka), Rosie Aldridge (Aksinya), Peter Bronder (Shabby Peasant), Wojtek Gierlach (Priest), Mikhail Svetlov (Police Inspector), Thomas Atkins (Teacher), Paata Burchuladze (Old Convict), Miranda Keys (Female Convict), Simon Shibambu (Sentry), Hubert Francis (Coachman / Second Workman)

Creatives/Company

Music: Shostakovich
Lyrics(s): Alexander Preys, Shostakovich (after Leskov)
Producer: Royal Opera House
Director: Richard Jones
Conductor: Antonio Pappano