Details

First performed in 1866 and set in a 19th Century Bohemian village this is the story of an arranged marriage and plenty of confusion as suitors are spurned and spurn in their turn. Smetana wrote five versions of this opera/operetta. Revival supported (2005) by The Friends of Covent Garden. Sung in English. Running time 2 hours 45 minutes

Cast/Performers

Susan Gritton (Marenka), Simon O'Neill (Jenik), Peter Rose (Kecal), Jeremy White (Kecal - Jan06 14th), Timothy Robinson (Vasek), Yvette Bonner (Esmerelda), Donald Maxwell (Krusina), Susan Bickley (Ludmila), Jonathan Best (Micha), Carole Wilson (Hata), Robert Tear (Dov), Eddie Wade (Indian)

Creatives/Company

Music: Smetana
Lyrics: Sabina
Producer: Royal Opera House
Conductor: Charles Mackerras
Director: Francesco Zambello
Design: Alison Chitty
Lighting: Wolfgang Gobbel
Choreographer: Denni Sayers
Translation: Kit Hesketh Harvey