Simon Rattle to lead semi-staged Janáček’s The Makropulos Affair at Barbican

Simon Rattle will lead the London Symphony Orchestra in a semi-staged performance of Janáček’s The Makropulos Affair at the Barbican, with Marlis Petersen making a rare UK appearance as the 300-year-old heroine Emilia.

The production has become one of January’s most eagerly anticipated treats. If Katie Mitchell’s November staging for the Royal Ballet and Opera left some bemused, this semi-staged version is being presented as a chance to focus on the music.

The performances are scheduled for 13 and 15 January at the Barbican in London.

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Culture, Simon Rattle, Barbican, London Symphony Orchestra, Marlis Petersen, Janáček