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| Composer | Janáček, Leoš (1854-1928) |
| Period | Early 20th century |
| Work type | Opera / Oratorio |
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PragueJenůfa
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Janáček: Jenůfa
Robert Jindra; Calixto Bieito; Prague National Theatre Opera; Anna-Sofia Kirsch; Paula Keiller; Martin Bronec; Prague National Theatre Orchestra
BambergJakub Hrůša, Daniela Koch
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Feld, Janáček
Bamberg Symphony; Jakub Hrůša; Daniela Koch; Corinne Winters; Eliška Weissová; Nicky Spence
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A bleak Jenůfa from Calixto Bieito
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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
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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
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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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How to sing infanticide: Karita Mattila on Jenůfa
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The Finnish soprano doesn’t like the word evil. Her approach to singing villain roles is to find the humanity in the character – which is always there.
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.