Janacek: Jenufa (2009)

  • NR
  • 01/01/2009 (ES)
  • Music
  • 2h 47m

Leos Janáček's Jenůfa performed at the Teatro Real, Madrid

Overview

"Yenufa" is an outstanding phenomenon in the music of the 20th century. Drawing on Moravian folklore, Janáček faithfully and deeply conveyed the drama of a peasant girl. The composer followed the path of Mussorgsky, revealing the spiritual life of people through the recreation of intonations of living speech. The libretto is based on a drama written in a naturalistic manner. Free from naturalism, Janáček's music has powerful emotional strength and psychological truth. It was written during a difficult period in the composer's life (illness and death of his daughter).

Stéphane Braunschweig

Director

Cast

Amanda Roocroft's headshot

Amanda Roocroft

Jenůfa
Deborah Polaski's headshot

Deborah Polaski

Kostelnička
Miroslav Dvorský's headshot

Miroslav Dvorský

Laca Klemen
Nikolai Schukoff's headshot

Nikolai Schukoff

Števa Buryja
Mette Ejsing's headshot

Mette Ejsing

Grandmother Buryjovka
Kàroly Szemerèdy's headshot

Kàroly Szemerèdy

Foreman of the mill
Sandra Ferrández's headshot

Sandra Ferrández

Barena

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