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London Symphony Orchestra/Sir Simon Rattle

Janáček's Jenůfa

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 Asmik Grigorian’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

Concert performance. Sung in Czech with English surtitles.

The concert will finish at approximately 9.30pm, including a 20-minute interval (timings are subject to change)

Produced by the London Symphony Orchestra

£6*

£12/£16*

Guaranteed entry to the concert – however, your seat will only be allocated on the day of the performance. You could be placed anywhere in the Hall, in seats worth at least £18. Book early for the best price – following an initial allocation Wildcards may rise in price from £12 to £16.

Online booking only. Tickets subject to availability, max 2 per person. Cannot guarantee that 2 tickets purchased at the same time will be seated next to each other. Not available for Family Concerts or concerts at LSO St Luke’s.

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Anyone booking just one main season concert will receive a 10% discount for any additional bookings they make within the 2023/24 season.

Higher discounts are available if enough qualifying concerts are booked at the same time.

Multibuy and Top-Up bookings exclude LSO Discovery Family and Showcase Concerts.

£10

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Subject to availability

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Please select the relevant preferences on the access registration page during your booking so we can provide you with the correct information and discounts.

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