Janacek: Jenufa (2009)
Original title: Janáček: Jenůfa
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Leos Janáček's Jenůfa performed at the Teatro Real, Madrid
"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).
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Amanda RoocroftJenůfaDeborah PolaskiKostelničkaMiroslav DvorskýLaca KlemenNikolai SchukoffŠteva BuryjaMette EjsingGrandmother BuryjovkaKàroly SzemerèdyForeman of the millSandra FerrándezBarenaKeywords
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What is Janacek: Jenufa about?
"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).
How long is Janacek: Jenufa?
Janacek: Jenufa has a runtime of 167 minutes.