Janáček’s The Makropulos Affair

The latest stories from www.wqxr.org · Jul 11, 2026

Listen Saturday, July 11th, at 1pm. Program notes courtesy of WFMT. Tune in to hear a production of Janáček’s The Makropulos Affair from the Royal Ballet & Opera in London, England. The production, conducted by Jakub Hrůša, stars soprano Aušrinė Stundytė, tenor Sean Panikkar, and bass-baritone Henry Waddington. CONDUCTOR:Jakub Hrůša CAST:Emilia Marty - Aušrinė StundytėAlbert Gregor - Sean PanikkarDr. Kolenatý - Henry WaddingtonBaron Jaroslav Prus - Johan ReuterVítek - Peter HoareJanek - Daniel MatoušekCount Hauk-Šendorf - Alan OkeKristina - Heather Engebretson Chorus & Orchestra of The Royal…