Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk

Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk description

Downtrodden housewife Katerina is seduced by Sergey. They are spotted by Katerina’s father-in-law Boris. Katerina poisons Boris and with Sergey’s help murders her husband Zinovy.

At Katerina and Sergey’s wedding Zinovy’s body is discovered. They are deported to a prison camp. There Sergey taunts Katerina with his new lover Sonyetka. Katerina drowns herself, taking Sonyetka with her.

Playing at Royal Opera House

Bow Street, London, WC2E 9DD GB (venue info)

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