Janacek Opera Jenufa

January 21, 2012
by Tel

Czech Tragic Drama in Three Acts.

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Janacek's Opera Jenufa, Premiere Poster, Wikimedia Commons
Jenufa, a Czech tragic opera by composer Leos Janácek: plot synopsis, character description, and other Janácek opera information.

Leos Janácek (July 3, 1854 – August 12, 1928) composed Jenufa, a three-act Czech tragic opera. Libretto was written by himself in Czech, based on the play “Její pastorkyna” (Her Stepdaughter) by Gabriela Preissová. It was premiered in Brno, National Theater, January 21, 1904. The setting is Moravia in the 19th century. Revised version premiered in Prague, May 26, 1916.   Here’s the full article … Janacek’s Opera Jenufa

Janácek was a teacher at Brno Conservatory. As a composer, his compositions integrate impressionistic techniques. His compositional media include orchestra, chamber music, choral and opera.

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This updated post is originally written in 2008. 

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