Jenůfa
Nina Stemme is back at the Opera!
The acclaimed soprano Cornelia Beskow and the world soprano Nina Stemme in a meeting of champions! With big voices and stage skills, they have both achieved international success separately with the heartbreaking Jenůfa - now they perform it together at the Royal Swedish Opera.
A passionate young woman, a murdered child and a strong, over-protective stepmother who wants to do well, but acts terribly wrong. Jenůfa is not only a powerful drama about women, it is one of the most heart-rending works on the opera repertoire. It is set in a closed, claustrophobic community where women must keep within the boundaries of their religion and strict gender roles. Although the opera was written around the turn of the last century, there are striking similarities to our own time.
Star-studded performance with acclaimed soprano Cornelia Beskow and internationally celebrated dramatic soprano Nina Stemme. Both have gained international success through their outstanding voices and great stage presence in the heart-rending Jenůfa, now back at the Royal Swedish Opera, directed by the head of the English National Opera, Annilese Miskimmon. Svenska Dagbladet wrote, »It is impossible to defend yourself against Jenůfa«, when it was first performed in 2017.
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Act I
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Intermission
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Act II
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Act III
Images
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Jenůfa - performance image 2017 -
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Jenůfa - performance image 2017
Jenůfa - playlist
Music from Janáček's opera Jenůfa. Jenůfa - playlist
Jenůfa - podcast
Jenůfa – the opera that has captivated audiences for over 100 years
Jenůfa - podcast
Jenůfa - interview
Leoš Janáček's striking opera, Jenůfa, returns to the Opera. Jenůfa - interview
Jenůfa - Premiere Talk
Live premiere talk from the Royal Swedish Opera's Golden Foyer ahead of the premiere. Jenůfa - Premiere Talk-
Cast
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Music & creatives
MUSIC Leoš Janáček
LIBRETTO Leoš Janáček after a play by Gabriela Preissová
CONDUCTOR John Fiore
DIRECTOR Annilese Miskimmon
SCENOGRAPHER, COSTUME & MAKE-UP DESIGNER Nicky Shaw
LIGHTING DESIGNER Mark Jonathan
CHOREOGRAPHER Kally Lloyd-Jones
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Frequesntly asked questions
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At what time do I have to be at the Opera before the performance?
We recommend that you arrive at least half an hour before the performance begins. If you can arrive earlier, it's even better: 45 minutes before the start of the performance, there is a free audience introduction in the Golden Foyer - an excellent way to approach the performance!
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It's my first time at the Opera - what do I do?
We have put together some useful tips for your visit. Otherwise, our best advice is to arrive on time - discover the Opera House, leave your coat in the cloakroom, eat or drink something. AND, ask our ushers - they'll be happy to help! Also remember not to bring large bags with you: only small bags (no larger than a standard A4 sheet of paper) will be allowed into the auditorium.
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Can my ticket be rebooked or cancelled if I or someone in my party is ill?
You can rebook tickets yourself on the website up to 24 hours before the start of the performance within the the current season. Tickets cannot be cancelled (read more in our general terms and conditions).
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Can you eat and drink at the Opera?
Of course you can! Our partner Restaurang Grodan is on the ground floor facing Strömgatan - take the opportunity to book a table ahead of your visit! Each floor also has a service with drinks and snacks, at the stalls' café there is a slightly larger selection. We advice you to pre-book the intermission service so it is ready and waiting for you during the interval!
