Dates:
2 Octobre 2020 at 19:00 (Mahen Theatre)
3 Octobre 2020 at 19:00 (Janáček Theatre) - Première
5 Octobre 2020 at 19:00 (Janáček Theatre)

Jenůfa is one of JANÁČEK´s most famous works and was a significant turning point in his artistic career. It has almost never left the repertoire of the Brno opera ensemble since its creation in 1904. However, the festival will feature a special production from London´s Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, directed by the excellent Claus Guth. It will be performed here by the orchestra and choir of the Janáček Opera, National Theatre Brno, with leading Czech soloist and soprano Karita Mattila in the role of Kostelnička. Jenůfa will return to the Royal Opera House in March 2020, after almost twenty years, as part of a cycle of Janáček productions that started three years ago. Claus Guth, whose career as an opera director began in 1998 at the Salzburg festival, is highly sought-after these days. He collaborates with the Bayreuth Festival, La Scala in Milan, Deutsche Oper Berlin, Teatro Real in Madrid and other leading theatres. Even though he has directed works ranging from Baroque operas up to classic pieces from the 19th century, his primarily focuses on 20th century operas and contemporary authors.

Artistic profile:
Conductor: Robert Kružík
Stage Director: Claus Guth
Set Design: Michael Levine
Costume Design: Gesine Völlm
Projections: Roland Horvath & Carmen Zimmerman (‘rocafilm’)
Choreography: Teresa Rotemberg
Assistant Stage Director: Axel Weidauer

Cast:
Laca Klemeň: Jaroslav Březina
Steva Buryja: Richard Samek
Kostelnička Buryjovka: Karita Mattila
Jenůfa: Jana Šrejma Kačírková