Leos Janácek - Kát'a Kabanová (2022)
Janáček's three-act opera Katya Kabanova, staged by Barrie Kosky and staged at the Felsenreitschule by Czech conductor Jakub Hrůša with an international cast of soloists, was performed on August 7 at the 2022 Salzburg Festival. The opera is based on the play The Storm by Aleksandr Ostrovsky. Set in a small Russian town, the story revolves around Káta, who is trapped in a loveless marriage to an abusive man named Boris. When she meets and falls in love with a young man named Vána Kudrjáš, she finally experiences happiness and passion. But their relationship is short-lived, as Boris finds out and forces Káta to confess her infidelity in front of the entire town. The opera explores themes of social conformity, oppression, and the consequences of forbidden love. Stage director Barrie Kosky creates an intimate but impressive setting in the magnificent Felsenreitschule.
Cast
- Teresa Vogl - moderator
- Corinne Winters - Katěrina Kabanova
- Evelyn Herlitzius - Marfa Ignatěvna Kabanova (Kabanicha)
- David Butt Philip - Boris Grigorjevič
- Jarmila Balážová - Varvara
- Jaroslav Březina - Tichon Ivanyč Kabanov
- Benjamin Hulett - Váňa Kudrjáš
- Jens Larsen - Savël Prokofjevič Dikoj
- Michael Mofidian - Kuligin
Screenplay
- Leoš Janáček (Theatre Play)
- Alexander Ostrovsky
Themes
Classical Music and Art, Opera Grandeur and Dramatic Voices, Rock n Roll Revolt and Freedom, Opera Stage and Dramatic Arias, Rock Anthems and Stadium Vibration
Keywords
opera, concert, classical music
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Leos Janácek - Kát'a Kabanová TrailerFrequently Asked Questions
- What is Leos Janácek - Kát'a Kabanová about?
- Janáček's three-act opera Katya Kabanova, staged by Barrie Kosky and staged at the Felsenreitschule by Czech conductor Jakub Hrůša with an international cast of soloists, was performed on August 7 at the 2022 Salzburg Festival. The opera is based on the play The Storm by Aleksandr Ostrovsky. Set in a small Russian town, the story revolves around Káta, who is trapped in a loveless marriage to an abusive man named Boris. When she meets and falls in love with a young man named Vána Kudrjáš, she finally experiences happiness and passion. But their relationship is short-lived, as Boris finds out and forces Káta to confess her infidelity in front of the entire town. The opera explores themes of social conformity, oppression, and the consequences of forbidden love. Stage director Barrie Kosky creates an intimate but impressive setting in the magnificent Felsenreitschule.
- Who directed Leos Janácek - Kát'a Kabanová?
- Leos Janácek - Kát'a Kabanová was directed by Felix Breisach, Barrie Kosky.
- Who stars in Leos Janácek - Kát'a Kabanová?
- Leos Janácek - Kát'a Kabanová stars Teresa Vogl, Corinne Winters, Evelyn Herlitzius, David Butt Philip, Jarmila Balážová, Jaroslav Březina.
- What genre is Leos Janácek - Kát'a Kabanová?
- Leos Janácek - Kát'a Kabanová is a Music, Drama film.
- Where was Leos Janácek - Kát'a Kabanová produced?
- Leos Janácek - Kát'a Kabanová was produced in Austria.
- What are the themes of Leos Janácek - Kát'a Kabanová?
- The themes of Leos Janácek - Kát'a Kabanová include: Classical Music and Art, Opera Grandeur and Dramatic Voices, Rock n Roll Revolt and Freedom, Opera Stage and Dramatic Arias, Rock Anthems and Stadium Vibration.