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| Composer | Janáček, Leoš (1854-1928) |
| Period | Early 20th century |
| Work type | Opera / Oratorio |
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BambergJakub Hrůša: Leoš Janáček - Jenůfa
Janáček: Jenůfa
Bamberg Symphony; Jakub Hrůša; Corinne Winters; Eliška Weissová; Nicky Spence; Thomas Atkins
BrnoJenůfa
Janáček: Jenůfa
Jakub Hrůša; Martin Glaser; Janáček Opera NTB; Pavel Borák; Markéta Oslzlá-Sládečková; Martin Špetlík; Janáček Opera NTB Orchestra
BarcelonaJenůfa
Janáček: Jenůfa
Jonathan Nott; Àlex Ollé; Gran Teatre del Liceu; Alfons Flores; Lluc Castells; Urs Schönebaum; Orquesta Sinfónica del Gran Teatre del Liceu
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A bleak Jenůfa from Calixto Bieito
The director drains the life out of an impassioned opera with a staging devoid of authenticity and ideas.
Redemption Song: Jenůfa triumph signals a bright future for Hrůsa
Corinne Winters is phenomenal as the self-possessed Jenůfa in The Royal Opera's revival of Claus Guth's powerful staging.
Stemme leads an explosive Jenůfa at Royal Swedish Opera
Janáček’s drama of infanticide is delivered at full power by Nina Stemme and Agneta Eichenholz in Annilese Miskimmon’s well-crafted production. The orchestra, however, are just too loud.
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