Janacek: Jenufa (2009)

Janacek: Jenufa (2009)

Leos Janáček's Jenůfa performed at the Teatro Real, Madrid 2009-01-01 167 Min. PG-13
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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).

Cast

Amanda Roocroft is Jenůfa
Jenůfa
Deborah Polaski is Kostelnička
Kostelnička
Miroslav Dvorský is Laca Klemen
Laca Klemen
Nikolai Schukoff is Števa Buryja
Števa Buryja
Mette Ejsing is Grandmother Buryjovka
Grandmother Buryjovka
Kàroly Szemerèdy is Foreman of the mill
Foreman of the mill
Sandra Ferrández is Barena
Barena

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