Jenufa - Leoš Janáček
Information about the opera Jenufa by Leoš Janáček, and the best recordings available on CD or DVD, or for download.
Janácek's first opera is a grim but intense story.
Recommended recordings on CD
Mackerras/Söderström/Ochman (Decca 414 483-2)
A superb recording with beautiful playing and singing.
Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, Vienna State Opera Chorus, conducted by Sir Charles Mackerras, 4/1982.
Cast: Elisabeth Söderström (Jenufa), Wieslaw Ochman (Laca), Eva Randová (Kostelnicka), Peter Dvorsky (Steva).
Decca 414 483-2
Recommended recordings on DVD
Bolton/Roocroft/Dvorsky (Opus Arte OA 1055 D)
A minimalist production that doesn't distract from the superb singing and music. Recorded live at the Teatro Real, Madrid, 2009.
Chorus and Orchestra of the Teatro Real, conducted by Ivor Bolton, 2009.
Cast: Amanda Roocroft (Jenufa), Miroslav Dvorsky (Laca), Deborah Polaski (Kostelnicka), Nikolai Andrej Schukoff (Steva).
Opus Arte OA 1055 D