Katia Kabanova
The oppressive atmosphere before a storm and the tragic fate of a tormented young woman form the indivisible elements of "Katia Kabanova". The opera's action is set in a small Russian village around 1860 and represents the annihilation and subsequent suicide of Katerina Kabanova, a sensitive young woman married to a weak man and bullied by her mother-in-law, who is searching for liberation through love and ends her life consumed by remorse for her infidelity. The story's common denominator is the Volga river, a witness of the main character's hapless family relations and her frustrated passion, and in whose merciful waters she finally finds peace. The adaptation into the Czech language of Ostrovsky's tragic play "The Storm" allowed Janáček to create one of his most outstanding operas, in which the conciseness and intensity of the musical language are merged with the dramatic force of his libretto. This is the Teatro Madrid Production Recorded in December, 2008.
Cast
- Oleg Bryjak - Dikoj
- Miroslav Dvorský - Boris
- Dalia Schächter - Kabanicha
- Guy du May - Tichon
- Karita Mattila - Káťa Kabanová
- Gordon Gietz - Kudrjas
- Natascha Petrinsky - Varvara
- Marco Moncloa - Kuligin
- Itxaro Mentxaka - Glasa
- María José Suárez - Feklusa
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Katia Kabanova about?
- The oppressive atmosphere before a storm and the tragic fate of a tormented young woman form the indivisible elements of "Katia Kabanova". The opera's action is set in a small Russian village around 1860 and represents the annihilation and subsequent suicide of Katerina Kabanova, a sensitive young woman married to a weak man and bullied by her mother-in-law, who is searching for liberation through love and ends her life consumed by remorse for her infidelity. The story's common denominator is the Volga river, a witness of the main character's hapless family relations and her frustrated passion, and in whose merciful waters she finally finds peace. The adaptation into the Czech language of Ostrovsky's tragic play "The Storm" allowed Janáček to create one of his most outstanding operas, in which the conciseness and intensity of the musical language are merged with the dramatic force of his libretto. This is the Teatro Madrid Production Recorded in December, 2008.
- Who directed Katia Kabanova?
- Katia Kabanova was directed by Robert Carsen.
- Who stars in Katia Kabanova?
- Katia Kabanova stars Oleg Bryjak, Miroslav Dvorský, Dalia Schächter, Guy du May, Karita Mattila, Gordon Gietz.
- How long is Katia Kabanova?
- Katia Kabanova has a runtime of 1h 48m (108 minutes).
- What genre is Katia Kabanova?
- Katia Kabanova is a Music film.
- Where was Katia Kabanova produced?
- Katia Kabanova was produced in Spain.