Janáček’s Jenůfa
Sir Simon Rattle conducts Janáček’s searing, magnificent opera explores a woman’s limited options in a suffocating small town.
Conductor(s):
Sir Simon Rattle
Performer(s):
Asmik Grigorian Jenůfa
Katarina Karnéus Kostelnička
Aleš Briscein Laca
Nicky Spence Steva
Jan Martiník Starek, the Foreman / Mayor
Carole Wilson Grandmother Buryjovka
Claire Barnett-Jones Barena / Herdswoman
Hanna Hipp Rychtarka
Erika Baikoff Jano
London Symphony Chorus
London Symphony Orchestra
Programme
Leoš Janáček Jenůfa
concert performance; sung in Czech
About this event
The Programme
Jenůfa is pregnant, but she isn’t married. In her mountain village, this means disgrace, or even death. Her stepmother, Kostelnička, wants to help her, but what should she do?
Janáček pondered his characters’ predicament for many years. The opera he eventually completed is a blazing vision of human suffering and redemption, rooted in the rhythms of everyday life.
The Performers
Conductor Emeritus Sir Simon Rattle and the LSO have presented two of Janáček’s operas to critical acclaim, and this is the next instalment. Jenůfa brings together a remarkable cast, including Asmik Grigorian’s heartbreaking portrayal of a vulnerable young woman and Katarina Karnéus’ achingly powerful Kostelnička.
Venue details
Barbican Hall
Barbican Centre, Silk Street, City of London, EC2Y 8DS England, United Kingdom
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