Opus Arte's video: Jan ek: Jenufa The Royal Opera

Award-winning director Claus Guth’s acclaimed production of Jenůfa is a striking representation of an oppressed society ‘infused with heart-warming humanity’ (Evening Standard ★★★★★) Two courageous women struggle for fulfilment against the backdrop of a claustrophobic rural community. With music inspired by the traditional folk melodies of his native Moravia, Janáček’s score movingly captures Jenůfa’s progression from hope to despair to eventual radiant happiness, while her stepmother, the Kostelnička, is one of opera’s most complex maternal figures. Hungarian conductor Henrik Nánási conducts Asmik Grigorian in her much anticipated Royal Opera House debut in the title role, alongside Karita Mattila as the Kostelnička and a star cast. Jenůfa - Asmik Grigorian Kostelnička Buryjovka - Karita Mattila Laca Klemeň - Nicky Spence Števa Buryja - Saimir Pirgu Grandmother Buryjovka - Elena Zilio Foreman - David Stout Mayor - Jeremy White Mayor’s Wife - Helene Schneiderman Karolka - Jacquelyn Stucker Herdswoman - Angela Simkin Barena - April Koyejo-Audiger Jano - Yaritza Véliz Royal Opera Chorus Orchestra of the Royal Opera House Conductor - Henrik Nánási Director - Claus Guth Designer - Michael Levine Lighting Designer - James Farncombe Catalogue numbers: OA1351D (DVD) / OABD7302D (BLU-RAY) Release Date - August 2022 More information here: DVD - https://naxos.lnk.to/OA1351D Blu-Ray - https://naxos.lnk.to/OABD7302D