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Janáček's operas

Janáček’s operas are known for their emotional depth, use of regional speech patterns, and innovative musical style that blends traditional Czech music with modernist elements. They often focus on intense personal and psychological conflicts, exploring themes like love, societal expectations, and mortality. His works, such as *Jenůfa*, *Káťa Káťa*, and *The Makropoulos Case*, feature vivid characters and expressive melodies that reflect his keen ear for natural speech and raw human emotion. Janáček’s distinctive approach creates powerful, atmospheric dramas that resonate deeply, blending lyrical beauty with modernist complexity.