Charles Mackerras, Elisabeth Söderström, Charles Mackerras - Janácek: Jenůfa (1985)
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Genre: Classical, Opera | Label: Decca | Catalog: 414 483-2
It's hard to think of a twentieth century Czech-language opera that has enjoyed more success than Leos Janácek's Jenufa, and there is certainly no shortage of good recordings of it. Among the most exceptional is this effort for Decca led by Charles Mackerras. Elisabeth Söderström is riveting in her portrayal of the small-town girl desperate that the empty-headed Steva, played by Petr Dvorský, will marry her and legitimize their child.