This production was one of the highlights of the 2011 Salzburg Festival. With Angela Denoke in the lead role, this emotionally powerful opera was given superior treatment at the hands of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra under Esa-Pekka Salonen. The staging by Christoph Marthaler received fantastic reviews from all over the world.

Janáček’s absorbing masterpiece The Makropulos Case reflects all the dominant musical styles of the early 20th century, from Bohemian tunefulness to big Straussian phrases, Berg-like jaggedness and primeval rhythms.

Staged by: Christoph Marthaler

“Ms Denoke is a compelling actress” - The New York Times

“Cast, conductor and direction team won unanimous applause” - Financial Times

“Esa-Pekka Salonen ensures a brilliant reading of Janáček’s fascinating score, which both heightens the opera’s suspense and soars with music of passion.” - The New York Times

Running Time Total: 135 minutes
Picture: 16:9, HD
Sound: DTS-HD MA 5.1, PCM Stereo
Subtitles: Sung in Czech (original language), English, German, French, Spanish, Chinese, Korean subtitles
Booklet: English, German, French