Janáček: The Makropulos Affair

Synopsis

Premiered in 1926, Leoš Janáček’s absorbing masterpiece Veˇc Makropulos reflects all the dominant musical styles of the early 20th century, from Bohemian tunefulness to big Straussian phrases, Berg-like jaggedness and primeval rhythms. With the “breathtakingly grandiose” (Salzburger Nachrichten) Angela Denoke in the lead role, this emotionallypowerful opera was given superior treatment at the hands of the Wiener Philharmoniker under Esa-Pekka Salonen. Recorded live at the Salzburger Festspiele on 8 & 30 August 2011. Angela Denoke stars as Emilia Marty, with Raymond Very as Albert Gregor, Peter Hoare as Vitek, Jurgita Adamonyté as Krista, and Johan Reuter as Jaroslav Prus. Esa-Pekka Salonen conducts the Wiener Philharmoniker.

Cast

Angela Denoke

Emilia Marty

Albert Gregor

Raymond Very

Peter Hoare

Vitek

Jurgita Adamonyté

Krista

Johan Reuter

Jaroslav Prus

Aleš Briscein

Janek

Jochen Schmeckenbecher

Dr. Kolenatý

Linda Ormiston

A Scottish Maid

Peter Lobert

A Conscientious Objector

Ryland Davies

Hauk-Šendorf