Alexander Preis - Lady Macbeth of the Mtsensk District lyrics

Opera in four acts Libretto Alexander Preiss and Dmitry Shostakovich after the short story by Nikolay Leskov Setting: Mtsensk, Russia in 1865 Cast Katerina Ismailova Boris Ismailov Sergei Mill-Hand Coachman Aksinya Shabby Peasant Porter Steward 3 Foremen Priest Chief of Police Policeman Teacher Drunken Guest Old Convict Sentry Sonyetka Woman Convict Sergeant Chorus: workers, policemen, guests, convicts