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Leos Janáček - The Cunning Little Vixen (Das Schlaue Füchslein)

Name: Leos Janáček - The Cunning Little Vixen (Das Schlaue Füchslein)
SKU: 4006680102405
Price: 99 USD
Availability: InStock

UPC: 4006680102405

Product Features

Performers:

The Forester: Thomas Allen
The Vixen: Eva Jenis
The Fox: Hana Minutillo
The Forester's Wife/The Owl: Libuše Márová
Harasta, The Poacher: Ivan Kusnjer
The Schoolmaster/The Mosquito: Josef Hajna
The Parson/The Badger: Richard Novák
The Innkeeper/The Dog: Jean-Philippe Marlière
The Innkeeper's Wife/The Cock/The Jay: Sarah Connolly
The Hen: Florence Bonnafous
The Woodpecker: Françoise Martinaud
Choir: Choeur du Châtelet, Maîtrise des Hauts-de-Seine (Director: Francis Bardot)
Orchestra: Orchestre de Paris

Production Details:

Conductor: Sir Charles Mackerras
Stage Director: Nicholas Hytner
Set and Costume Designer: Bob Crowley
Choreography: Jean-Claude Gallotta
Lighting Designer: Jean Kalman
Video Director: Brian Large
Special Features: Arthaus Musik trailer

Technical Details:

Sound Format: PCM Stereo
Subtitles: Available in multiple languages (details not specified)
Picture Format: 16:9
Region Code: 2 (PAL)
Running Time: Not specified, typically around 2 hours for this opera
DVD Format: PAL
FSK Rating: Suitable for all ages
Year of Production: 1995
Publisher: Arthaus Musik GmbH

Overview

Leos Janáček's The Cunning Little Vixen (Das Schlaue Füchslein) is a vibrant opera that blends the natural world with human experiences, reflecting the cycle of life through the story of a clever vixen and the various characters she encounters. This production, recorded live at the Théâtre Musical de Paris - Châtelet in 1995, features the esteemed Orchestre de Paris under the baton of Sir Charles Mackerras, one of the leading interpreters of Janáček's music.

The opera is sung in Czech, bringing authenticity to Janáček's composition, which was inspired by the stories of Rudolf Těsnohlídek. The cast is led by the legendary baritone Thomas Allen as the Forester and the captivating soprano Eva Jenis as the Vixen. Directed for the stage by Nicholas Hytner, with a creative team including Bob Crowley for set and costume design, this production won the 1995 Grand Prix de la Critique for Best Opera Production, affirming its excellence.

Interesting Facts

Sir Charles Mackerras: Renowned for his deep understanding of Czech music, Mackerras was instrumental in bringing Janáček's works to international attention. His interpretation of The Cunning Little Vixen is considered one of the finest.
Nicholas Hytner: An acclaimed director, Hytner's work spans theater, film, and opera. His direction of this opera is noted for its imaginative and dynamic staging, which brings the woodland creatures and their human counterparts to life.
Bob Crowley: A distinguished designer, Crowley’s sets and costumes in this production evoke the whimsical yet poignant atmosphere of Janáček's work, seamlessly blending the natural and human worlds.
Awards: This production won the prestigious Grand Prix de la Critique for Best Opera Production in 1995, highlighting its exceptional quality.