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Leoš Janáček
Katia Kabanová
13 Feb, 27 - 05 Mar, 27
New production of the Teatro Real
Gustavo Gimeno
Christof Loy
Chorus and Orchestra of the Teatro Real
One of the most important operas of the 20th century returns to the Real in a new production by Christof Loy. Leoš Janáček’s shocking drama comes this time with Gustavo Gimeno at the helm of the Orchestra of Teatro Real and stars Mané Galoyan, Bogdan Volkov, Christa Mayer o Matthew Newlin, among other artists.
Opera in three acts.
Music by Leoš Janácek (1854-1928).
Libretto by Leoš Janácek, after Aleksandr Nikoláyevich Ostrovski’s play The Storm (1860).
New production of the Teatro Real, in co-production with the Teatro alla Scala (Milan) and the Houston Grand Opera.
Premiered at Teatro Lirico (Milan) on 17 november 1898.
Premiered at Teatro Real on 25 march 1917.
Artistic Team
- Musical conductor Gustavo Gimeno
- Stage Director Christof Loy
- Set designer Etienne Pluss
- Costumes Robbie Duiveman
- Lighting Fabrice Lebour
- Chorus Conductor José Luis Basso
- Orchestra Chorus and Orchestra of the Teatro Real
Cast
Checo
English, Spanish
Synopsis and more information
Katya Kabanova takes place in a small, isolated Russian village on the banks of the River Volga. Katya feels trapped in a repressive society where rules and appearances are all that matter. Unhappily married to Tichon, who is dominated by his bitter, controlling mother Kabanicha, she yearns to escape.
When Tichon goes away on business, temptation is impossible to resist and Katya begins a secret affair with Boris. However, when Tichon returns in the middle of a violent storm, Katya can no longer bear what she has done. She confesses her affair to her husband and flees.
Katya meets Boris, who tells her he is leaving. Initially, she begs him to let her go with him, but then decides she cannot leave. Boris goes and Katya, overcome by sadness, throws herself into the Volga. Tichon arrives just in time to see Katya jump in the river. He hurries to help her, but his mother stops him.
Releases
Protective Friend
30 November
2026Supporter and Benefactor Friend
01 December
2026Patron friends
02 December
2026Subscribers friend
03 December
2026Tickets on sale
04 December
2026Performances
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13 February 2027
19:30
Main Auditorium
16 February 2027
19:30
Main Auditorium
19 February 2027
19:30
Main Auditorium
22 February 2027
19:30
Main Auditorium
25 February 2027
19:30
Main Auditorium
28 February 2027
18:00
Main Auditorium
03 March 2027
19:30
Main Auditorium
05 March 2027
19:30
Main Auditorium
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