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| Reviews | 11 May 2024 |
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JenufaThe Royal OperaNo. of reviews: 23 | |
A deeply felt production |
 3 Feb 22 / Opera Journal |
Grigorian y Mattila, insuperables |
| 9 Nov 21 / Scherzo |
Una Jenůfa pasiva y martirizada |
| 19 Oct 21 / Mundo Clásico (Spanish) |
The wind cries Mary |
| 16 Oct 21 / Leidmotief |
Rencontre au sommet entre Asmik et Karita |
| 15 Oct 21 / Forum Opéra |
With remarkable performances from Mattila and Grigorian, musically there is no weak link in Royal Opera’s new Jenůfa |
| 13 Oct 21 / Seen and Heard |
Al termine applausi incalzanti e qualche standing ovation da parte di una sala gremita |
| 11 Oct 21 / Connessi all'Opera |
Intense and redemptive |
| 11 Oct 21 / Planet Hugill |
A dismal story transformed into a spectacular opera experience |
| 6 Oct 21 / Brinkwire |
An eighteen month delay but worth the wait for Jenůfa at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden |
| 4 Oct 21 / Opera Online (English) |
Janáček’s rapturous masterpiece and a top cast withstand the Royal Opera’s rigid new production |
| 3 Oct 21 / The Observer |
Claus Guth’s masterful staging is here in triumph |
| 3 Oct 21 / Classical Source |
A taut and intensive new production from Claus Guth in London |
| 2 Oct 21 / OperaWire |
Claus Guth’s phenomenal Jenůfa showcases Asmik Grigorian’s remarkable Covent Garden debut |
| 2 Oct 21 / Seen and Heard |
After decades, a welcome return of Jenůfa to Covent Garden |
| 1 Oct 21 / Music OMH |
Mattila is formidable in new Janaček staging |
| 30 Sep 21 / The Guardian |
Asmik Grigorian carries the force of Greek myth in this flawless staging |
| 30 Sep 21 / iNews |
The orchestra under Henrik Nanasi’s direction plays a blinder |
| 30 Sep 21 / Independent |
Lithuanian soprano Asmik Grigorian’s Covent Garden debut was eagerly anticipated - and she delivered |
| 30 Sep 21 / Evening Standard |
Mattila and Grigorian excel in the Claus Guth’s new production of Jenůfa at Covent Garden |
| 30 Sep 21 / Opera Today |
Accomplished performances |
| 30 Sep 21 / The Stage |
After 20 years, Jenůfa makes a triumphant return to Covent Garden |
| 30 Sep 21 / Bachtrack |
In London sind die Nächte wild |
| 30 Sep 21 / BR Klassik |
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| 2. | Tannhäuser Oper Frankfurt |
| 3. | Das Rheingold Dallas Symphony Orchestra |
| 4. | Lohengrin Vienna State Opera |
| 5. | Il trittico Dutch National Opera |
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