Janacek: Jenufa

Leos Janáček's Jenůfa performed at the Teatro Real, Madrid

Janacek: Jenufa — Plot

"Yenufa" is an outstanding phenomenon in the music of the 20th century. Drawing on Moravian folklore, Janáček faithfully and deeply conveyed the drama of a peasant girl. The composer followed the path of Mussorgsky, revealing the spiritual life of people through the recreation of intonations of living speech. The libretto is based on a drama written in a naturalistic manner. Free from naturalism, Janáček's music has powerful emotional strength and psychological truth. It was written during a difficult period in the composer's life (illness and death of his daughter).

• Release date
• January 1, 2009
• Runtime
• 167 min
• Genres
• Music
• Director
• Stéphane Braunschweig