The 1st work an opera in 1 act; the 2nd work an unfinished opera. The 1st work from the story by Chekhov, complete and orchestrated by Shostakovich; the 2nd work based on the play by Gogol. Duration: 37:07; 45:37. Compact discs (DDD). Program and biographical notes in English, French, and German, with libretto in English (46 p. : ill., ports.) inserted in container. Recorded live at Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool, England, Sept. 27, 2006. Jacek Janiszewski, bass ; Andris Lapnis, Michal Lehotsky, tenor ; Elena Gabouri, mezzo-soprano (1st work) ; Peter Danailov, baritone, Roman Astakhov, Piotr Nowacki, bass (2nd work) ; additional supporting soloists ; Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra ; Vasily Petrenko, conductor. Sung in Russian.