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London Symphony Orchestra/Sir Simon Rattle

Janáček's Jenůfa - NB: Change of soloist

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Sir Simon Rattle conducting

Janáček’s searing, magnificent opera explores a woman’s limited options in a suffocating small town.

Jenůfa is pregnant, but she isn’t married. In her mountain village, this means disgrace, or even death. Her stepmother, Kostelnička, wants to help her, but what should she do?

Janáček pondered his characters’ predicament for many years. The opera he eventually completed is a blazing vision of human suffering and redemption, rooted in the rhythms of everyday life. 

Conductor Emeritus Sir Simon Rattle and the LSO have presented two of Janáček’s operas to critical acclaim, and this is the next instalment. Jenůfa brings together a remarkable cast, including Agneta Eichenholz’s heartbreaking portrayal of a vulnerable young woman and Katarina Karnéus’ achingly powerful Kostelnička. 

‘I could do it; only I could save her’ – Kostelnička, in Jenůfa

Tagged with: Classical music London Symphony Orchestra Sep 23–Jun 24 Multibuy London Symphony Orchestra

Concert performance. Sung in Czech with English surtitles.

The concert will finish at approximately 9.40pm, including a 20-minute interval (timings are subject to change)

Change of soloist
Due to personal reasons, Asmik Grigorian has been forced to withdraw from the LSO’s performances of Janáček’s Jenůfa on 11 and 14 January 2024. The role of Jenůfa will now be sung by Agneta Eichenholz. Existing ticket holders are in the process of being be notified.

Produced by the London Symphony Orchestra

Programme

  • Leoš Janáček   Jenůfa

Performers

  • London Symphony Orchestra  
  • Sir Simon Rattle   conductor
  • Agneta Eichenholz   Jenůfa
  • Katarina Karnéus   Kostelnička
  • Aleš Briscein   Laca
  • Nicky Spence   Steva
  • Jan Martiník   Starek, the Foreman/Mayor
  • Carole Wilson   Grandmother Buryjovka
  • Claire Barnett-Jones   Barena/Herdswoman
  • Hanna Hipp   Rychtarka
  • Erika Baikoff   Jano
  • Evelin Novak   Karolka
  • London Symphony Chorus  
  • Simon Halsey   chorus master

Hall

Location
The Barbican Hall is located within the main Barbican building. Head to Level G and follow the signs to find your seating level. 

Address
Barbican Centre
Silk Street, London
EC2Y 8DS

Public transport
​​​​​​​The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.