![]() ![]() ![]() Likewise, as Jenůfa sings her Act 2 prayer, the back of the room opens up to reveal falling snow. As a symbolic approach it certainly has its merits but it also felt somewhat heavy-handed. In the final act, it reappeared, this time shattered into pieces and the villagers used the pieces to threaten to stone Jenůfa due to their perception of her guilt. In the second, it was fully visible and a looming presence in the claustrophobic room. In the first act, a rock in the ground was visible pushing out of the floor of the stage, perceptible but not completely present. Tombosi also used stones to signify Jenůfa’s pregnancy, baby and subsequent loss, reflecting frequent mentions in the libretto such as at the start of Jenůfa’s prayer she mentions feeling as if having a large stone in her head. ![]() For most of the second act they were brought together to indicate how Jenůfa was trapped in the Kostelnička’s home while in the third they were present at the sides of the stage. The set for the first act revealed two wooden walls in a triangular shape opening out onto a cornfield. The staging for Jenůfa was imported from the Staatsoper Hamburg and was clearly based on a considered reading of the libretto. Ensemble © Cory Weaver/San Francisco Opera This year, San Francisco Opera is offering a world-class summer season with the North American premiere of Bieito’s Carmen, tonight’s Jenůfa with stage debuts by two leading Nordic singers, and a luxuriously-cast Don Carlo. With seating for over 3100 it feels surprisingly intimate and the acoustics seem warm. The theatre itself is absolutely stunning. It’s a beautiful place with vibrant cultural and culinary scenes and is without a doubt worth a visit. It really is one of the world’s great cities and I can completely understand why Tony Bennett left his heart here. Tonight marked my first visit to the War Memorial Opera House, home to San Francisco Opera, and indeed was also my first visit to the city by the bay. San Francisco Opera, War Memorial Opera House, San Francisco, California, USA. San Francisco Opera Chorus, San Francisco Opera Orchestra / Jiři Bĕlohlávek. ![]()
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