Die Aufnahmequalität ist befriedigend und die Sänger hervorragend.Eine gute Einspielung, die ich empfehlen kann.The recording quality is satisfactory and the singers excellent.A good recording that I can recommend.

According to the Royal Opera Archives, this was surely the broadcast of the UK premiere 2 December 1963 [not 13 December 1966 as stated]. The cast is identical to that provided by Andy.As far as I can ascertain, the opera in this production was only presented in 1963 and again in December 1964, with largely -but not completely- the same cast. It does not seem to have been revived in 1966.Small points, made out of respect to the singers: I should point out that the Police Inspector is the Canadian baritone Robert SAVOIE (not Sovie...add a 't' and that name would indeed have been topical!) Also that the 2nd Workman is DANIEL McCoshen (not David). Despite being the inferior, revised version -forced upon Shostakovich by Stalin's government- this is a marvelous, musically and dramatically vital performance of an important opera, in excellent sound, with every singer giving their all!

I agree with all the other reviewers here, praising this fine performance. It's taken from a good broadcast tape so the voices are miked closely and one can understand just about every word of the translation. The singers are all terrific.As another reviewer points out it's great to hear Charles Craig in a role not customarily in his repertoire. Collier fully justifies her reputation with this searing portrayal. Everyone in the supporting cast is equally good, including Otakar Kraus as Boris, Edgar Evans as Sinovy, Janet Costor as Sonyetka and Michael Langdon as the Old Convict. Edward Downes leads a searing performance. Maybe Sonyetka's screams as she is pushed to her death are a little unconvincing, but that's a very small point. The sound, as mentioned, is excellent. Highly recommended!

Fantastic performance of a great opera. Real pleasure to experience such a searing rendition of this wonderful work.

Fabulous record of a performance of which I was unaware. Under-recorded singers of a period before my time made a performance an occasion.

Incredible combination of Collier and an English version!

Wonderful opera sung with total conviction by a superb cast.Craig being the outstanding cast member in this.Collier has the hard task of singing a role that is unsympathetic, that is until the end where she is heartbreaking.Sir Edward Downes translated the opera and conducted because Shostakovich couldn't. The 50's until the late 70's at the ROH was a golden period for all of us

Another recording that show’s Charles Graig as the greatest tenor ever to come out of Britain. He had a wide variety of roles and the voice too carry out his intentions.

How interesting to hear Charles Craig out of his comfort zone…and so great too!