Seattle Opera: Janáček's 'Katya Kabanova'
$25 & up
Janáček – Katya Kabanova
CAPTIVATING DRAMA. In this romantic tragedy overflowing with immediately accessible, powerfully original music inspired by Slavic folk songs, the celebrated Czech composer weaves a dreamlike, visceral story of isolation and provincial oppression. Sheltered Katya longs to be free of her dull arranged marriage and dreary home life. Recently awakened to true love, she remains dominated by a monstrous mother-in-law. Can Katya’s fragile world survive when her pent-up passions finally burst forth? Acclaimed Australian director Patrick Nolan’s all-new production dives deep into the emotional turbulence lurking beneath the surface of small town respectability.
In Czech with English subtitles
Approximate Running Time: 2 hours, with 1 intermission
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--> LMP Critic's Pick: "An edgy production... a nasty picture of small town prejudice, with music which reflects all the overt and covert emotions." ~ Philippa Kiraly
(LMP Critic's Picks are selected by Seattle music critics Philippa Kiraly and Thomas May.)