The Financial Times

Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk, Komische Oper review — an orgy of sexual violence without consequences

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Shostakovich’s Lady Macbeth isn’t subtle. Trapped in a loveless marriage, crushed by provincial ennui, abused ...
The Financial Times

Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk, Oper Leipzig review — sonic sex and violence at full blast

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. When it comes to bad sex, Shostakovich is hard to top: raw, explicit thrusting; chaotic climaxes; ...