The Makropulos Case (The Makropulos Case)

Overview

Recorded at Britain's Glyndebourne Opera Festival, Leos Janacek's opera follows the exploits of Emilia Marty (Anja Silja), a sexually irresistible prima donna who experiences everything imaginable in her long life, which lasts longer than 300 years. Directed by Nikolaus Lehnhoff and conducted by Andrew Davis, this psychological opera blends comedy and personal tragedy to examine the perplexing mystery of human existence.

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Cast

Anja Silja

Emilia Marty

Kim Begley

Albert Gregor

Victor Braun

Baron Prus

Andrew Shore

Dr Kolenatý

Anthony Roden

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