Prague State Opera is set to Present ‘Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk’

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Shostakovich’s “Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk” is set to return to the Prague State Opera in a new production. The opera, which opens on Nov. 24 will be directed by Martin Čičvák and conducted by Hermann Bäumer. In a statement, Čičvák noted, “There is nothing worse in theatre than feigning sex…We strive to create a plausible, delicate erotic tension, giving the {…}

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‘Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk’ Returns to the Greek National Opera

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The Greek National Opera is set to present a revival of Shostakovich’s “Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk” at the Stavros Niarchos Hall. The production is directed by renowned French actress Fanny Ardant who noted, “Lady Macbeth sets a mirror before us. And in it, we see our own selves. Lady Macbeth is our wild reflection, restless and free. How can the {…}

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Wiener Staatsoper Announces Cast Changes for ‘Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk’ & ‘Die Walküre’

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The Wiener Staatsoper has announced cast changes for Shostakovich’s “Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk” and Wagner’s “Die Walküre.” The company said that Elena Mikhailenko will sing the role of Katerina replacing Ausrine Stundyte. Meanwhile Simone Schneider will replace Tamara Wilson as Sieglinde on June 4 and 22, 2023. Mikhailenko will the Shostakovich opera with a cast that includes Günther Groissböck, Andrei {…}

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Kristine Opolais Stars in Boston Symphony Orchestra’s ‘Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk’

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Photo: Tatyana Vlasova Boston Symphony Orchestra (BSO) has announced two of its 2023-24 Carnegie Hall performances, one of which is a concert performance of Shostakovich’s “Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk” on January 30, 2024. The concert will present the opera in its entirety with the BSO and Tanglewood Festival Chorus. Andris Nelsons conducts. Kristine Opolais stars as Katerina Izmailova, Pavel Černoch as {…}

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Metropolitan Opera 2022-23 Review: Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk

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Dmitri Shostakovich’s “Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk” is a tragic satire that continues to shed light on the very real and present suffering of the human spirit due to ongoing abuse of power and repression. To say this opera is still relevant, is obvious. However, to take it a step further and realize this opera’s history is a warning, reveals Shostakovich’s {…}

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Metropolitan Opera Announces Cast Change for ‘Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk’

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The Metropolitan Opera has announced a cast change for its opening night of “Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk.” The company said that Irina Rindzuner would sing the role of the Convict making her Met debut. She will replace Marcy Stonikas. Rindzuner is an American dramatic soprano who is well-known for her interpretation of “Turandot” which she has sung 84 times in {…}

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Watch This Before the Metropolitan Opera’s ‘Medea’ & ‘Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk’

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Entering into opera out of the blue can be a daunting task. It’s not always easy to know what’s the first thing to watch. And moreover, what might be easiest to take in first might not be readily available. Take the Met Opera’s new 2022-23 season which opens this week (tomorrow as of this writing) and features three operas that {…}

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Hessisches Staatstheater Wiesbaden Cancels ‘Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk’ Due To COVID-19

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(Credit: Sven Helge Czichy) The Hessisches Staatstheater Wiesbaden has announced the cancellation of Dmitri Shostakovich’s opera “Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk” on Oct. 10, 2020 due to the confirmed COVID-19 cases in the technical department of the theater. Per an official statement on the opera house’s website, two of the employees of the technical department were tested independently of each other {…}

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Opera Profile: Shostakovich’s ‘Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk’

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Making its premiere on January 22, 1934, “Lady Macbeth of the Mtsensk District” is adapted from a novel of the same name written by Nikolai Leskov. The opera was banned for nearly thirty years by the Communist Party in Russia after it was deemed to be offensive; one performance at the Bolshoi Theatre was attended by none other than Joseph {…}

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Prague State Opera is set to Present ‘Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk’

‘Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk’ Returns to the Greek National Opera

Wiener Staatsoper Announces Cast Changes for ‘Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk’ & ‘Die Walküre’

Kristine Opolais Stars in Boston Symphony Orchestra’s ‘Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk’

Metropolitan Opera 2022-23 Review: Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk

Metropolitan Opera Announces Cast Change for ‘Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk’

Watch This Before the Metropolitan Opera’s ‘Medea’ & ‘Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk’

Hessisches Staatstheater Wiesbaden Cancels ‘Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk’ Due To COVID-19

Opera Profile: Shostakovich’s ‘Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk’