Details

Set in Moravia in 1900. Jenufa, loved by Laca, has a son by Steva. Steva denies responsibility and is set to marry the mayor's daughter Karolka. Thinking that she would aid a marriage between Laca and Jenufa the sexton, Kostelnicka drowns the baby in the brook and tells Jenufa that it has died. Jenufa and Laca are about to be married as are Steva and Karolka. As the ceremony begins news comes that the body of a baby has been found under the ice. The Kostelnicka steps forward and confesses her guilt. Comforted by Jenufa's forgiveness, she is led away. Jenufa now turns to Laca and gives him his freedom; but he is faithful, and as the curtain falls they pledge their love. Sung in Czech with English supertitles. Ruinning time 2 hours 25 minutes including a 30 minute interval.

Cast/Performers

Gisell Allen (Jenufa), Anne Mason (Kostelnicka Buryjovka), Peter Wedd (Laca Klemen), pavel Cernoch (Steva Buryja), Susan Gorton (Grandmother Buryjovka)

Creatives/Company

Music: Janacek
Lyrics: Janacek (after Preissova)
Corporate Sponsor: Arts Council of England
Company(s): Glyndebourne Opera, Glyndebourne on Tour Orchestra, Glyndebourne Chorus
Conductor: Robin Ticciati
Director(s): Nikolaus Lehnhoff, Daniel Dooner (revival director)
Design: Tobias Hoheisel
Lighting: Paul Hastie