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Janacek: Jenufa

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

"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).

Top Cast

  • Amanda Roocroft

    Amanda Roocroft

    Jenůfa

  • Deborah Polaski

    Deborah Polaski

    Kostelnička

  • Miroslav Dvorský

    Miroslav Dvorský

    Laca Klemen

  • Nikolai Schukoff

    Nikolai Schukoff

    Števa Buryja

  • Mette Ejsing

    Mette Ejsing

    Grandmother Buryjovka

  • Kàroly Szemerèdy

    Kàroly Szemerèdy

    Foreman of the mill

  • Sandra Ferrández

    Sandra Ferrández

    Barena

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).

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