LEOS JANÁČEK

 

Katia Kabanova

 

Karita Mattila

Dikoi Oleg Bryjak

Boris Miroslav Dvorsky

Kabanicha Dalia Schaechter

Tikhon Guy de Mey

Koudriash Gordon Gietz

Varvara Natascha Petrinsky

Kouliguine Marco Moncloa

Glacha Itxaro Mentxaka

Flekloucha Maria José Suerez

 

Coro y Orquesta del Teatro Real de Madrid / Jiří Bělohlávek

 

At last, this magical production of Katia, by Robert Carsen, recorded at the Teatro Real de Madrid, in December 2008, and which was hailed unanimously by the critics as ‘almost perfect’.

The Teatro Real Orchestra gives one of its best performances under maestro Jiří Bělohlávek, whose conducting emphasises the passion with delicacy and drama.

 

All the action takes place on a huge body of water which reflects images of extraordinary grace, sculpted by sublime light. The stage is dominated by the extraordinary Karita Mattila in a performance of incredible intensity: the best Katia imaginable for this Janacek masterpiece.

 

Running time: 1.48’ and extras:

interviews with Robert Carsen and Jiri Belohlavek 23’30

 

NOTE:  This Blu-ray Disc is not compatible with DVD players

 

FRA FRA503 Blu-ray Disc FRA503