Leoš Janá˘cek
Opera in three acts
Libretto by Leoš Janá˘cek, based V. Cervinka’s translation of The Storm, by Alexander Ostrovsky By arrangement with Universal Edition A.G. Wien
Sung in Czech with English surtitles
First performed 23 November 1921, National Theatre, Brno
With the City of London Sinfonia and Opera Holland Park Chorus
New production (first ever by Opera Holland Park)
Opera Holland Park, Holland Park, London
2009 Performances on July 24, 28, 30, August 1, 5, 7
Conductor Stuart Stratford
Director Olivia Fuchs
Designer Yannis Thavoris
Lighting Designer Colin Grenfell
Language Coach Lada Valešová
Costume Supervisor Chrissy Maddison
Répétiteur Elizabeth Rowe
Chorus Master Matthew Morley
Stage Manager Rebecca Maltby
Deputy Stage Manager Kate Astbury
Assistant Stage Manager Kirk Woodley
Cast
Kát’a Anne Sophie Duprels
Kabanicha Anne Mason
Boris Tom Randle
Varvara Patricia Orr
Tichon Jeffrey Lloyd Roberts
Kudrjáš Andrew Rees
Dikoj Richard Angas
Glaša Nuala Willis
Kuligin Nicholas Lester
Fekluša Emma Carrington
Žena Carolyn Harries
Muž Peter Kent
