cover of episode Ep. 206: Opera Outlook Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk

Ep. 206: Opera Outlook Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk

2022/10/5
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Based on Nikolai Leskov’s novella, Lady Macbeth of the Mtsensk District, and seen as one of the most significant operas of the 20th century, Shostakovich’s work returns to the Met this season, featuring soprano Svetlana Sozdateleva and tenor Brandon Javonovich as the deadly Katerina and her lover. Today’s episode features lecturer Harlow Robinson as he explores this story of adultery and murder.