Osud - Fate

First critical edition of this Opera.

Foreword on the genesis of the work and its reception by Ji í Zahrádka (Cz/Eng/Ger).

New straightforward Piano reduction by Rasmus Baumann.

Performance material available on hire.

Janá ek’s Opera Osud is an extraordinary example of the creative boldness of the composer and presents demanding dramaturgical challenges.

This new critical edition is based on a thorough comparison of all surviving sources. The principle source is a copyist’s copy of authorised by Janá ek in which all revisions are marked. Further sources include a manuscript copy of the vocal score together withthe orchestral parts and various copies of the libretto.

The score of this new edition will be published as part of the Complete Critical Edition of the Works of Leoš Janá ek.