Janacek: Jenufa
"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, Deborah Polaski, Miroslav Dvorský
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Janacek: Jenufa
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"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).
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Stéphane Braunschweig
- Cast
- Amanda Roocroft, Deborah Polaski, Miroslav Dvorský, Nikolai Schukoff, Mette Ejsing, Kàroly Szemerèdy
- Studio
- Opus Arte
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Audio languages
Czech
