Jenufa: (Leoš Janácek: 1854 - 1928)

http://photos4.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/7/3/8/4/event_78209572.jpegA portrayal of moral conflict in a Moravian village where the Kostelnička, a sacristan in the church, represents strict moral rectitude. She faces an impossible choice.

Characters:

Jenufa: in love with Steva
Števa: a lovable, irresponsible drunk
Laca: Steva's half-brother, in love with Jenufa
Kostelnička: Jenufa's mother

Jenufa is Janáček's most popular opera and his first success at age 50. It's a powerful work, filled with conflicting emotions over choices with serious consequences. Pronouncation: LAY-osh YAH-nah-check. yeh-NOO-fah.

Cast: Amanda Roocroft (Jenufa), Deborah Polaski (Kostelnička), Nicolai Schukoff (Steva), and Miroslav Dvorsky (Laca). Ivor Bolton conducts the Chorus and Orchestra of Teatro Real (Madrid). 2009. First performed in 1904. Synopsis (http://www.metoperafamily.org/metopera/history/stories/synopsis.aspx?id=52).

pronounciation: yeh-NOO-fah; LAY-osh YAH-nah-check

In three acts. Run time: 128 minutes. Non-traditional sets and costumes.

Amanda Roocroft, Teatro Real