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| Composer | Janáček, Leoš (1854-1928) |
| Period | Early 20th century |
| Work type | Opera / Oratorio |
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RomeThe diary of one who disappeared / La Voix humaineNew production
Janáček, Poulenc
Andrea Bernard; Teatro dell'Opera di Roma; Alberto Beltrame; Elena Beccaro; Marco Alba; Anna Caterina Antonacci
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A scorching Diary of One Who Disappeared at Janáček Brno Festival
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Tenor Nicky Spence and mezzo Václava Krejčí Housková thrill with a theatrical take on Janáček's The Diary of One Who Disappeared with pianist Julius Drake.
Janáček’s The Diary of One Who Disappeared staged in Munich
Pavol Breslik had no difficulties in rendering the intricacies of Janáček’s vocal language, shaped by Moravian folk music and speech patterns.
Locked down by loyalties? Janáček’s Diary at Scottish Opera
A compelling treatment of a richly ambiguous work, one that invited us into the drama.
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Bachtrack top ten: Leoš Janáček
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Janáček was heavily influenced by folk music and speech inflections of his native Moravia. The vast majority of his greatest works come from his final decade, inspired by his infatuation with Kamila Stösslová.