20th November

Concert will begin at 17:55 hours GMT

Janácek's 'Katia Kabanová' with Racette, Schukoff, Teliga, and Aldridge from Barcelona

Janácek's 'Katia Kabanová' is an opera in three acts to a libretto by Vincenc Cervinka, based on The Storm, a play by Alexander Ostrovsky. Vána Kudrjás admires the view of the Volga River, which amuses the more literal-minded housekeeper of the adjoining Kabanov estate. Two men approach, Dikoj and his nephew, Boris Grigorjevic, where Dikoj is berating Boris. Dikoj learns that Kabanicha, the Kabanov family matriarch, is not at home. Dikoj leaves, and Boris explains to Vána Kudrjás why he tolerates the abuse: his parents are dead, and to be able collect his inheritance, he must respect his uncle no matter what his uncle says to him. Performers:

Savël Prokofjevic Dikój: Aleksander Teliga.   
Boris Grigorjevic: Nikolai Schukoff.   
Marfa Ignatevna Kabanová: Rosie Aldridge.   
Tichon Ivanyc Kabanov: Francisco Vas.   
Katerina (Katia) Kabanová: Patricia Racette.   
Vána Kudrjaš: Antonio Lozano.   
Varvara: Michaela Selinger.   
Kuliguin: Josep-Ramon Olivé.   
Glaša: Mireia Pintó.   
Fekluša: Marisa Martins.

Gran Teatre del Liceu Choir and Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Josep Pons.

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