Opus Arte

Composers: Janáček, Leoš

Janáček: Jenůfa

Artists: Grigorian, Asmik · Koyejo-Audiger, April · Mattila, Karita · Nanasi, Henrik · Pirgu, Saimir · Royal Opera House Chorus, Covent Garden · Royal Opera House Orchestra, Covent Garden · Schneiderman, Helene · Simkin, Angela · Spence, Nicky · Stout, David · Stucker, Jacquelyn · Véliz, Yaritza · White, Jeremy · Zilio, Elena

In 'Jenufa', two courageous women fight for their happiness against the backdrop of a narrow-minded and oppressive rural community. Leo Janáček's score, inspired by the traditional folk melodies of his Moravian homeland, movingly depicts Jenufa's development from hope to despair and finally to radiant happiness. Hungarian conductor Henrik Nánási accompanies Asmik Grigorian... Read more

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In 'Jenufa', two courageous women fight for their happiness against the backdrop of a narrow-minded and oppressive rural community. Leo Janáček's score, inspired by the traditional folk melodies of his Moravian homeland, movingly depicts Jenufa's development from hope to despair and finally to radiant happiness. Hungarian conductor Henrik Nánási accompanies Asmik Grigorian in her eagerly anticipated Royal Opera House debut in the title role alongside Karita Mattila as Kostelnička and the overall excellent London ensemble.

Number Title Duration
1 Jenufa (Opera in 3 Acts) (Complete Recording) 02:16:00
2 Elle Osili-Wood and Claus Guth introduce Jenufa

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