Leos JANACEK (1854-1928) The Cunning Little Vixen

 

Thomas Allen, Eva Jenis, Orchestra de Paris,

Sir Charles Mackerras

 

Stage Director: Nicolas Hytner

 

 

Nicholas Hytner’s enchanting production of Janacek’s opera, sung in the original Czech, is conducted by Sir Charles Mackerras, three-times winner of Gramophone Record of the Year for his Czech opera interpretations.

 

Through myriad shifts of scene, the episodic story is presented in brightly-coloured sets and costumes of blissful innocence and simplicity, designed by Bob Crowley. Jean-Claude Gallotta’s choreography for the insects and animals, and Jean Kalman’s lighting add to the nostalgically poetic effect of the whole.

 

With Thomas Allen starring as the Forester, the cast includes several leading Czech and Slovak singers in lead roles, including Eva Jenis, Hanna Minutillo, Richard Novak and Ivan Kusnjer.

 

Arthaus Musik DVD 100240

Picture Format: 16:9

Sound Format: PCM Stereo

Region Code: 2, 5 (PAL)

Recording Date: 1995