5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Again, good singing, mediocre sound, July 9, 2008
This review is from: Janácek - Jenufa / Benackova · Nadazda Kniplová · Krejcík · Príbyl · Bruno Janácek Opera Orchestra · Jílek (Audio CD)
Gabriela Benackova's silvery soprano and poised dignity make a most moving effect in the title role. Vilem Pribyl's nobly sung Laca and Nadezda Kniplova's raw-voiced but impassioned Kostelnicka are much the same as they were 10 years ago on the Angel set, while Frantisek Jilek conducts the Brno Janacek Opera Chorus and Orchestra in an affectionate reading that accents the score's lyrical as opposed to its melodramatic character. The main problem is the murky sound, which lacks presence and definition.
Help other customers find the most helpful reviews
Was this review helpful to you? Yes
No
