The Makropulos Case (1995)
Recorded at Britain's Glyndebourne Opera Festival, Leos Janacek's opera follows the exploits of Emilia Marty (Anja Silja), a sexually irresistible prima donna who experiences everything imaginable in her long life, which lasts longer than 300 years. Directed by Nikolaus Lehnhoff and conducted by Andrew Davis, this psychological opera blends comedy and personal tragedy to examine the perplexing mystery of human existence.
Directors: Nikolaus Lehnhoff, Brian Large.
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Anja Silja as Emilia Marty |
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Kim Begley as Albert Gregor |
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Victor Braun as Baron Prus |
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Andrew Shore as Dr Kolenatý |
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Anthony Roden as Vítek |
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Manuela Kriscak as Kristina |
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Christopher Ventris as Janek |
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Robert Tear as Hauk-Šendorf |
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Susan Gorton as Chambermaid |
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Henry Waddington as Stage Hand |
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Menai Davies as Cleaner |
| Directing | Nikolaus Lehnhoff | Director |
| Directing | Nikolaus Lehnhoff | Stage Director |
| Lighting | Mark Henderson | Lighting Design |
| Sound | Andrew Davis | Conductor |
| Directing | Brian Large | Director |
