Katja Kabanova

Katja has married into the family of the widow Kabanova who dominates all members of the household including her son Tichon. Her love to another man creates a grave moral conflict for the deeply religious Katja with tragic consequences.

Janáček’s opera, which was first performed in 1921, is based on Alexander Ostrovsky’s drama The Storm. 
 
 
Pre-performance Introduction (in German)
45 minutes before the start of the performance
Opera house (Foyer I. Rang)