Post by oxfordsimon on Dec 3, 2022 11:58:57 GMT
Anyone else had the opportunity to catch this?
Only my second Janacek (after a baffling Broucek at ENO decades ago), but it was quite mesmerising.
You don't listen to a Janacek score for tunes to whistle on the way home but each nuance in the libretto was enhanced by the scoring.
The sizeable orchestra was in fire. Totally wonderful playing.
The cast were exceptional.
It is a curious plot but it sweeps you along and makes me want to explore Capek's original play.
Only my second Janacek (after a baffling Broucek at ENO decades ago), but it was quite mesmerising.
You don't listen to a Janacek score for tunes to whistle on the way home but each nuance in the libretto was enhanced by the scoring.
The sizeable orchestra was in fire. Totally wonderful playing.
The cast were exceptional.
It is a curious plot but it sweeps you along and makes me want to explore Capek's original play.
