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. New Production. Sung in Russian with English surtitles. Running time: 3 hours 15 minutes.

Cast/Performers

Katarina Dalayman (Katerina Ismailova), John Tomlinson (Boris Ismailov), Stefan Margita (Zinovy Ismailov), Christopher Ventris (Sergei), Christine Rice (Sonyetka), Susan Bickley (Aksinya), Maxim Mikhailov (Priest), Peter Bronder (Village Drunk), Roderick Earle (Police Inspector), Gwynne Howell (Old Convict), Hubert Francis (Second Workman / Coachman), Matthew Rose (Steward / Sentry), Matthew Rose (Steward), Hubert Francis (Second Workman), Jared Holt (Workman from Mill), Victoria Nava (Female Convict)

Creatives/Company

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