Jana Smítková
Jana Smítková (born December 26, 1942 in Prague ) is a Czech opera singer ( soprano ).
Life
Jana Smítková studied at the Prague Conservatory . She took on engagements in Liberec (1967), Brno (1968–1970) and Budweis (1970–1973). She then moved to the GDR and was engaged at the Komische Oper and the Berlin State Opera , as well as in Leipzig and Dresden .
Her most important roles included Káťa Kabanová , Madama Butterfly , Micaela (in Carmen ) and Agathe ( Der Freischütz ).
In Aribert Reimann's Lear she interpreted the role of Cordelia (director: Harry Kupfer ).
recording
- Title role in Puccini's Butterfly in a production by Joachim Herz , conductor: Mark Elder (DFF 1978)
Web links
- Jana Smítková
- Jana Smítková at Discogs (English)
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Smítková, Jana |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Czech opera singer (soprano) |
| DATE OF BIRTH | December 26, 1942 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Prague |