Martin Kušej's abuse study, which he won from Antonín Dvořák's "Rusalka" without any frictional losses, has been under its belt for 13 years. Asmik Grigorian, here for the first time in the title role, gives the whole thing an energy leap.
Dmytro Popov brings a lavish, resilient tenor to the role of the Prince. Ewa Plonka offers a contrast medium that is as beastly as it is sonorous. Okka von der Damerau is a witch between coolness and quiet resignation.