Philip Jongeneel wrote: >A major premiere in 1935, which would have repercussions for the composer >and musical life in Soviet Russia for years to come, was Shostakovich' >"Lady MacBeth of Mtensk" A remarkable work which is to be included in the 2006 season of the Austin Lyric Opera. It will be part of planned year long Shostakovich festival, a festival supported by all of Austin's arts groups. Just a little plug here for the locals... Karl