Katia Kabanova
Synopsis
The oppressive atmosphere before a storm and the tragic fate of a tormented young woman form the indivisible elements of "Katia Kabanova". The opera's action is set in a small Russian village around 1860 and represents the annihilation and subsequent suicide of Katerina Kabanova, a sensitive young woman married to a weak man and bullied by her mother-in-law, who is searching for liberation through love and ends her life consumed by remorse for her infidelity. The story's common denominator is the Volga river, a witness of the main character's hapless family relations and her frustrated passion, and in whose merciful waters she finally finds peace. The adaptation into the Czech language of Ostrovsky's tragic play "The Storm" allowed Janáček to create one of his most outstanding operas, in which the conciseness and intensity of the musical language are merged with the dramatic force of his libretto. This is the Teatro Madrid Production Recorded in December, 2008.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Carsen
- Original Title
- Katia Kabanova
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Czech
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Teatro Real de Madrid
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Carsen
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Carsen
Director
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What is Katia Kabanova about?
The oppressive atmosphere before a storm and the tragic fate of a tormented young woman form the indivisible elements of "Katia Kabanova". The opera's action is set in a small Russian village around 1860 and represents the annihilation and subsequent suicide of Katerina Kabanova, a sensitive young woman married to a weak man and bullied by her mother-in-law, who is searching for liberation through love and ends her life consumed by remorse for her infidelity. The story's common denominator is the Volga river, a witness of the main character's hapless family relations and her frustrated passion, and in whose merciful waters she finally finds peace. The adaptation into the Czech language of Ostrovsky's tragic play "The Storm" allowed Janáček to create one of his most outstanding operas, in which the conciseness and intensity of the musical language are merged with the dramatic force of his libretto. This is the Teatro Madrid Production Recorded in December, 2008.
Who directed Katia Kabanova?
Katia Kabanova was directed by Robert Carsen.
Who stars in Katia Kabanova?
The principal cast of Katia Kabanova includes Oleg Bryjak, Miroslav Dvorský, Dalia Schächter, Guy du May, Karita Mattila.
When was Katia Kabanova released and how long is it?
Katia Kabanova was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of 1h 48m.