Janacek: Jenufa

Plot Summary

"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 Jenůfa

Deborah Polaski Kostelnička

Miroslav Dvorský Laca Klemen

Nikolai Schukoff Števa Buryja

Mette Ejsing Grandmother Buryjovka