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Jenufa
This performance of Janacek's opera, recorded on 21 January on the centenary of its premiere by Brno National Opera, is broadcast today on the composer's 150th birthday. Presented by John Tusa in conversation with Dennis Marks , the performers, and director David Pountney.
Brno National Theatre Chorus and Orchestra, conductor Jaroslav Kyzlink
Radio 3's celebrations of Janacek's 150th birthday continue tomorrow at 9am with Janacek Day

Contributors

Presented By:
John Tusa
Unknown:
Dennis Marks
Director:
David Pountney.
Conductor:
Jaroslav Kyzlink
Jenufa:
Helena Kaupova (soprano)
Kostelnicka:
Anja Silja (soprano)
Lacajenufa's cousin:
Peter Straka (tenor)
Steva his half-brother:
Mlchal Lehotsky (tenor)
Grandmother Buryja:
Marta Benackova (mezzo)
Foreman at:
Jiri Jirisulzenko(bass)
The mayor:
Richard Novak (bass)
His wife:
Jitka Zerhauova (mezzo)
Karolka, his daughter:
Yvetta Tannenbergerova (soprano)

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