Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk, The
- Alternative title
- Katerina Izmaylova
- Synopsis
- Radio transmission of a special concert of Shostakovitch’s opera in four acts, organised and relayed by the BBC from Queen’s Hall, London. The BBC Symphony Orchestra and Chorus are conducted by Albert Coates.
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Radio
- Transmission details
- 18 Mar 1936 at 20:00 (Channel: BBC National Programme)
- Duration
- 160 (incl. interval)
- Availability
- No copy extant
Credits
- Writer
- Alexander Preis; M. D. Calvocoressi; Nikolai Leskov
- Music
- Dmitri Shostakovich
- Contributor
- Albert Coates
- Cast
Additional Details
- Production type
- Operas and Musicals
- Plays
- Macbeth
- Subjects
- Drama; Music
- Keywords
- Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)
Notes
- Notes
- This was the first concert performance of Shostakovitch’s opera in England.
- History
- Broadcast in 2 parts with a 15-minute break for the news at 21.40 app.
- Textual information
- Libretto after N. Leskov, by A. Preis and D. Shostakovitch. The English translation is by M. D. Calvovoressi.
Production Company
- Name
BBC
- Notes
- The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
How to cite this record
Shakespeare, "Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk, The". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av70476 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)