A black comedy with songs thus originated, a comedy whose current impact no one in a real capitalist country need worry about. Especially in our country – unfortunately.

Yet The Threepenny Opera is not just an eternal comedy of capitalism. It is also a brilliantly written play, bringing to theatre the necessity of extraordinary dramatic performance and the opportunity to find new potentialities and contents in the text, as well as in the manner of its interpretation. The play will be staged with Kurt Weill’s original and world-famous music.

Musical preparation and conductor: Tomáš Netopil
Director: Yoshi Oida
Stage design: Tom Schenk
Costumes: Elena Mannini
Lights: Lutz Deppe
Chorus master: Pavel Vaněk
Co-Director: Rob Kearley
Dramaturgy: Beno Blachut

Ilia: Martina Janková
Elettra: Csilla Boross
Idamante: Hannah Esther Minutillo
Idomeneo: Charles Workman
Arbace: Jaroslav Březina
Gran sacerdote: Václav Lemberk
La voce: Zdeněk Plech
Orchestra, Choir and Ballet of the National Theatre Opera.

In the 2010 season the Mozart cycle will be extended by Idomeneo, an opera seria (“serious opera”) little known and seldom staged in our country. The composer wrote it in 1780 and 1781 upon the commission of the Munich court. Idomeneo has appeared on just one occasion in the history of the National Theatre: in 1931 in the period of the open dramaturgy of the then Artistic Director of Opera Otakar Ostrčil. Mozart’s opera treats a mythological theme from the dramatically fertile post-Trojan War period. It is inspired by a typical ancient conflict between human hubris and fate, a game that humans are for ever destined to lose. When his life is threatened at sea, the Cretan King Idomeneo promises Neptune a sacrifice, which will be the first human he encounters on dry land. Yet this turns out to be his own son. Idomeneo’s extremely inner theme will be given stage form by the Franco-Japanese director Yoshi Oida, one of the most famous actors of the legendary director Peter Brook.

Music: Adolphe Charles Adam / Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky / Riccardo Drigo / Leoš Janáček / Jean Baptiste Lully / Cesare Pugni / Camille Saint-Saëns / Jan Dismas Zelenka
Choreography: George Balanchine / Jean Coralli / Anton Dolin / Michail Michajlovič Fokin / Christopher Hampson / Lev Ivanov / Helena Kazárová / Vlastimil Harapes / Jan Kodet / Jiří Kylián / Růžena Mazalová / Jules Perrot / Marius Petipa / Erich Walter / Petr Zuska
Theme: Petr Zuska / Václav Janeček
Libretto author: Petr Zuska / Václav Janeček
Director: Petr Zuska / Václav Janeček
Costumes: Roman Šolc / Jiří Kylián / Marina Harrington / Josef Jelínek / Bruce French
Staging: Victoria Simon / Hana Vláčilová / Helena Kazárová / Jan Kodet / Pavel Plšek / Zuzana Havrlantová
Lights: Daniel Tesař

Big boss: Martin Zbrožek / Tomáš Kopecký
Marcelka: Marcela Černačová
Adept: Petr Zuska / Tomáš Rychetský
Dance of Apollona: Igor Žukov
Grand pas de quatre: Nikola Márová / Adéla Pollertová / Tereza Podařilová / Michaela Wenzelová / Ivanna Illyenko / Zuzana Šimáková / Pavla Hrubešová / Marta Drastíková / Hana Turečková / Pavla Sýkorová / Karolína Pogatsová
Giselle - Myrtha:Michaela Wenzelová / Klára Kutilová
Giselle - Companions:Klára Kutilová / Pavla Sýkorová / Karolína Pogatsová / Zuzana Šimáková / Pavla Hrubešová / Jade Clayton / Camille Erskine
Corzar - Medora: Tereza Podařilová / Nikola Márová / Ivanna Illyenko / Edita Raušerová / Michaela Wenzelová
Corzar - Slave: Viktor Konvalinka / Alexandre Katsapov / Jiří Urban / Karel Audy
Corzar - Conrad: Michal Štípa / Jiří Kodym / Alexandre Katsapov / Jiří Urban
Swan Lake – Pas de quatre: Nicole Delacretaz / Tereza Kučerová / Pavla Hrubešová / Klára Jelínková / Pavla Mráziková / Tereza Ulrichová / Lucie Tománková / Ivana Mikešová / Edita Raušerová / Marta Drastíková
Swan Lake – Pas de trois:Michaela Wenzelová / Hana Turečková / Pavla Sýkorová / Karolína Pogatsová / Ivanna Illyenko / Klára Kutilová / Zuzana Šimáková / Camille Erskine / Jade Clayton
The dying swan:Ivanna Illyenko / Nikola Márová / Tereza Podařilová / Hana Turečková
Tchaikovsky – Pas de deux: Zuzana Susová / Tereza Podařilová / Nikola Márová / Ivanna Illyenko / Michal Štípa / Jiří Kodym / Alexandre Katsapov
The Return to the Strange Land: Tereza Podařilová / Zuzana Susová / Pavla Hrubešová / Petr Zuska / Alexander Katsapov
In fog:Zuzana Susová / Zuzana Šimáková / Klára Kutilová / Klára Jelínková / Natálie Benyovszká
Duel:Viktor Konvalinka / Tomáš Rychetský / Petr Strnad / Tomáš Červinka
Marias dream: Nikola Márová / Natálie Benyovszká / Adéla Pollertová / Radek Vrátil / Viktor Konvalinka / Tomáš Rychetský / Oleksandr Kysil / Tomáš Kopecký / Michal Štípa / Petr Strnad / Jonáš Dolník

In this untraditional composite production, we take the audience to the behind-the-scenes world of ballet training, we acquaint the theatregoers with the dancers’ preparation and we profile the moment when they go on stage with their top performances. The spoken dialogue maintained by our guides informs the audience of the way in which ballet has developed from court dances through to the present and how the important techniques of classical dance have been formed. The National Theatre’s corps de ballet and soloists will perform short examples of some of the most interesting forms of ballet and the methods of choreographic creation. At the end, we will also present the ballet in its comic form.

Running time: 2 hours 30 minutes

Classical music concert.

Staging team

Choreography: L. Vaculík
Stage director: L. Vaculík
Set designer: J. Dušek
Costume designer: R. Šolc

Cast

Marguerite Duplessis: A. Ščekaleva, I. Povrazníková
Armand Duval: J. Vrublevskij
Angel of Death: O. Novotný, D. Stránský
Olympia Chandebusy: I. Povrazníková, A. Ščekaleva
de Giray: M. Boček
George Duval: M. Šebor, P. Ďumbala
Nichette: I. Blažková
Priest: M. Boček, P. Ďumbala

Choreographer and director Libor Vaculík, based on the immortal novel by Alexander Dumas Jr. and applying the principles of neo-classical dance technique, tells the story of the famous Paris courtesan Marguerite. The main character is based on a genuine person of whom few people knew that she suffered from a devastating disease. She appeared in society adorned with a delicate camellia flower, therefore she was nicknamed the “Lady of the Camellias”. She was worshiped by men but she chose to adapt her own emotional life to their volatile interests. It was not before she met Armand that she learned real love but her fate was mightier than their desires. The musical score is based upon the best known melodies from the famous opera by G. Verdi La traviata, adapted for the ballet by Sergey Onsoff.

Running time: 2 hours with 1 intermission

Giselle is a ballet, in two acts, from the Romantic period. Its music was composed by the French ballet and opera composer Adolphe Adam (with additions by Friedrich Burgmüller and Léon Minkus) and libretto by Théophile Gautier and Jules-Henri Vernoy de Saint-Georges. It was choreographed by Jean Coralli and Jules Perrot. Giselle was first presented by the Ballet of the Académie Royale de Musique (today known as the Paris Opera Ballet) on 28 June 1841. It is one of the few ballets of that era which has survived.

In the first act, a young, innocent village maiden named Giselle is in love with a man she knows only as Loys. In reality, the man is Albrecht, a nobleman disguised as a peasant, and who is betrothed to Bathilde, daughter of the Duke. When Giselle discovers the deceit, she is inconsolable and goes mad, then dies of a broken heart.

In the second act, her undying love for Albrecht saves him from the wicked magic of the wilis (Fairies in Slavic mythology), vampiric ghosts of betrothed girls who have died before their wedding day. Though their leader, Myrtha, Queen of the Wilis, forces Albrecht to dance again and again, Giselle intervenes long enough to spare his strength and allow him to survive until the dawn.

At sunrise, wilis must return to their grave; Giselle must return as well but not before showing Albrecht that she forgives him for his treachery. The two pledge their love to each other and she descends back into her grave, but will forever be separated as Giselle is now a wili for all eternity.

Conductor: P. Šnajdr
Choreography: J. Coralli, J. Perrot, M. Petipa, P. Ďumbala
Stage director: P. Ďumbala
Libreto: T. Gautier, V. de Saint-Georges
Set designer: M. Černý
Costume designer: L. Várossová

Classical fairy-tale motifs wed with mythological references joined together with bravado through a metaphorical language.

Radúz and Mahulena, from feuding kingdoms, surmount on behalf of their love not only the wiles of fate, but also the sorceries of Queen Runa, burning with hate. Zeyer gave his play the subheading “A Slovak fairy tale in four acts” and the splendid prologue “I am a fairy tale. I will lead those who join me to the blue lands of fable...” Besides Slovak myths and fairy tales, he also drew upon the Indian drama Sakuntala by the poet Kalidasa.

In doing so, he created an exceptionally impressive work whose centre of gravity is the power of the word augmented by abundant symbolism of colours and natural elements.

Musical preparation: Ondrej Lenárd
Conductor: Ondrej Lenárd / David Švec
Director: Magdalena Švecová
Stage design: Petr Matásek
Costumes: Zuzana Přidalová
Chorus master: Pavel Vaněk
Choreography: Ladislava Košíková
Dramaturgy: Ondřej Hučín

Krušina: Ivan Kusnjer / Roman Janál
Ludmila: Yvona Škvárová / Jitka Soběhartová
Mařenka: Pavla Vykopalová / Dana Burešová / Petra Šimková
Mícha: Miloslav Podskalský / Aleš Hendrych
Háta: Lenka Šmídová / Lucie Hilscherová
Vašek: Jaroslav Březina / Václav Lemberk / Aleš Voráček
Jeník: Aleš Briscein / Jaroslav Březina / Pavel Černoch / Tomáš Černý / Miroslav Dvorský
Kecal: Luděk Vele / Zdeněk Plech / Martin Gurbal'
Principal: Jan Ježek / Vladimír Doležal
Esmeralda: Marie Fajtová / Kateřina Kněžíková / Klára Benedová
Indian: František Zahradníček / Martin Matoušek
Orchestra and choir of the National Theatre Opera, Continuo Theatre members under the leading of the Artistic Director Pavel Štourač, dancers, members of the Kühn's Childrens Choir

The Bartered Bride, an evergreen of Czech theatre and one of the icons of Czech culture in general, has been staged at the National Theatre virtually continuously from the very beginning up to the present day. In recent years it has already become a tradition that each new artistic management of the opera has created their own production of The Bartered Bride in which they have embodied their own dramatic visions and ideas. Sometimes, we have highlighted in Smetana’s and Sabina’s eternal story from Czech village life replete with humorous as well as moving human types and situations its poetic qualities, at others its realistic harshness, while its grotesqueness and playfulness have also been accentuated. This time the National Theatre Opera invited for staging of The Bartered Bride the young director Magdaléna Švecová whose intelligent, femininely tender and thoughtful sensitivity and original dramatic vision serve to uncover covert or overlooked values in classical repertoire works. In the history of the National Theatre, she is the first woman to direct The Bartered Bride.

The opera is staged in the Czech original version and English and German subtitles are used in the performance.

Jiráseks folk tale became an extremely lively portrayal of the natural rights of Man and human dignity, for which it is necessary to fight again and again. Despite the fact that the story itself is set within a mythical-fairytale framework, where there appear amongst mortals such beings as a merman or a banshee, its appeal is highly contemporary. A lordly administrator intends to fell an old linden tree, a tree shrouded in mystery and blessed with a sacred life, partly in order to humiliate the self-confident and free-thinking miller. Despite the fact that the miller, Hana and others fight with all their might in order to prevent the destruction of the tree, were it not for supernatural powers and a kind-hearted princess, nobody can say whether they would have been capable of saving it. The theme is highly current and, in the Czech Republic clearly eternal: the will of those, who instead of taking care of that which they ought to, behave like parasites and try to destroy all that stands in the way of their personal power, even if this is only a mere symbol an old linden tree.

A story about a magical tree, an ancient right, a proud miller, his charge Hanička, and a beautiful princess - this time in a modern production by stage director Vladimír Morávek, who has woven this effective parable about Czechs and Czech myths into a rich musical structure by Daniel Fikejz. The Czech countryside, itself acting as a character in this intimately-familiar folk play, comes to life in sets by Alois Mikulka and Aleš Votava.

Káťa Kabanová is an opera in three acts, with music by Leoš Janáček to a libretto by Vincenc Cervinka, based on The Storm, a play by Alexander Ostrovsky. The opera was also largely inspired by Janáček's love for Kamila Stösslová. This is often considered his first "mature" opera, despite the fact that he was 67 when it was premiered. Káťa Kabanová is a clear response to Janáček's feelings for Kamila, and the work is dedicated to her. The first performance was in Brno on 23 November 1921.

The opera has had a complex publication history. František Neumann, the conductor of the opera's first performance, made changes that were incorporated into the 1922 Universal Edition, the first publication of the score. The conductor Václav Talich later produced a "re-orchestrated" version of the score. In 1992, Sir Charles Mackerras published a critical edition of the opera.

Act 1

Vána Kudrjás admires the view of the Volga River, which amuses the more literal-minded housekeeper of the adjoining Kabanov estate. Two men approach, Dikoj and his nephew, Boris Grigorjevic, where Dikoj is berating Boris. Dikoj learns that Kabanicha, the Kabanov family matriarch, is not at home. Dikoj leaves, and Boris explains to Vána Kudrjás why he tolerates the abuse: his parents are dead, and to be able collect his inheritance, he must respect his uncle no matter what his uncle says to him. Boris also tells Vána Kudrjás that he is secretly in love with Káťa, the young wife of Tichon. Káťa appears and Kabanicha reproaches her son Tichon - Kata's husband - for his inattentiveness. Tichon and Káťa try to calm her down, but Kabanicha will have none of it, telling Tichon that he spoils Káťa. Tichon complains to Varvara, the family's foster daughter, who rebukes him for retreating into drinking more than defending Káťa.

In the house, Káťa tells Varvara of her happy childhood, and dreams of having a man who truly loves her. Tichon enters to say good-bye, as he is journeying to Kazan on business, for Kabanicha. Káťa asks to accompany him or for him not to go, but he insists. Káťa then asks him to make her swear an oath to speak to no strangers during his absence, which puzzles Tichon. Kabanicha announces that Tichon must go, but not before instructing Káťa how to behave in his absence. Tichon dutifully says that Káťa must treat Kabanicha like her own mother and always act properly. He bows to Kabanicha and kisses her and Kát'a before he departs.

Act 2

The women are working on embroidery. Kabanicha criticizes Káťa for appearing more sorrowful at Tichon's absence. After Kabanicha leaves, Varvara shows Káťa the key to the far part of the garden. Varvara intends to meet Vána, her lover, there. She hints at the same suggestion Vána, and puts the key in her hand. Káťa is hesitant, but then surrenders to fate and will meet Boris. She steps outside as evening comes on. Kabanicha reappears with Dikoj, who is drunk and complaining that people take advantage of his softhearted nature. However, Kabanicha chastises him.

Vána Kudrjás is waiting for Varvara in the garden. Boris then unexpectedly appears, after receiving a message to go there. Varvara arrives, and she and Vána go for a walk by the river. Káťa then appears, and Boris declares his love for her. She is at first worried about social ruin, but finally she reciprocates her secret feelings for him. They embrace and themselves leave for a walk. Vána and Varvara return, as she explains her precautions in case Kabanicha suddenly appears. Káťa and Boris are heard in wordless, ecstatic duet as Vána and Varvara say that it is time to return home.

Act 3

Vána Kudrjás and Kuligan are strolling near the river when an approaching storm causes them to take shelter in a ruined building. Other people join them, including Dikoj. Vána tries to calm Dikoj with scientific explanations about a new invention, the lightning rod. However, this only angers Dikoj, who insists storms are not electricity but punishment from God. The rain dies down, and people start to leave the shelter. Vána meets Boris and Varvara. Varvara says that Tichon has returned, and Káťa is very agitated. Kabanicha arrives with Tichon and Káťa. The storm returns, and people assume initially that this is what upsets Káťa. However, she confesses to Tichon in front of everyone her assignation with Boris during her husband's absence. Then she runs out into the storm.

Evening approaches after the storm has ended. Tichon and a search party are looking for Káťa. At first among the party, Varvara and Vána then decide to leave the village for Moscow and start a new life. They leave, and as the searchers continue, Káťa appears. She knows that her confession has dishonoured her and humiliated Boris. She feels tormented and wants to meet Boris one more time. Boris appears and sees her, and the two embrace. Boris says that his uncle is sending him away to another town, but asks her what will become of her. Distracted, she bids him farewell, and he leaves in sorrow. After thinking of how nature will continue to flourish over her grave, Káťa throws herself into the river. Kuligan sees this from the far bank and calls for help. Tichon appears, followed by Kabanicha. Tichon blames Kabanicha for Káťa's suicide. Dikoj appears with Káťa's body and lays her on the ground. Tichon cries, and without any emotion, Kabanicha thanks the bystanders for their help.

Rostand’s classic drama is a manifesto of manliness, honour, friendship and love and the values which are necessary always and for everybody. This also applies to the tradition which has seen Cyrano as a part of Czech theatrical life for more than a century. Cyrano is in some ways an eyewitness and a guide through the Czech theatre of the twentieth century. For this reason too, it will be performed on stage at the National Theatre in the translation by Jaroslav Vrchlický.

Musical preparation: Bohumil Gregor
Conductor: Jan Chalupecký
Director: Marián Chudovský
Stage design and costumes: Adolf Born
Preparation of the Choir: Milan Malý
Chorus master: Pavel Vaněk
Choreography: Daniel Wiesner

Shepherd Jirka: Tomáš Černý / Jaroslav Březina
Kate: Lenka Šmídová / Kateřina Jalovcová
Mother: Ivana Ročková
Devil Marbuel: Luděk Vele / František Zahradníček
Lucifer: Bohuslav Maršík
Devil porter: Vratislav Kříž / František Zahradníček
Devil - guard: Oldřich Panovský / Antonín Hudi
Princess: Yvona Škvárová / Jitka Svobodová
Chamber-maid: Alžběta Poláčková
Steward: Jiří Kubík
Musician: Jiří Hruška
Devil - child: Petr Provazní
Orchestra, Choir and Ballet of the National Theatre Opera

The theme of this charming fairy-tale opera is taken over from Božena Němcová’s folk tale of the same name about the brazen and fearless Kate, the wily shepherd Jirka and the duped devil Marbuel. Dvořák created a masterly patchwork of contrasting scenes – folksy, breezy, fiendishly fervent and courtly noble. Adolf Born’s exquisite sets and costumes bear the hallmark of this original and popular artist.

Running time: 2 hours 45 minutes

The opera is staged in Czech original version and English surtitles are used in the performance.

The book has become popular in the Czech subconscious and copies of it are handed down from generation to generation. It depicts a dream of childhood which the most significant Czech author of all time dreamt up at a time when she was going through one of the worst moments of her life. The character of the grandmother has become an archetype with whom is linked an idyllic idea of rural life where a person is in harmony with himself, with his close friends and family and with nature and its cycles.

By Moliere

This black comedy written in prose is a permanent fixture of the theatrical repertoire. Whereas recent productions have interpreted Juan as an unconventional intellectual who does not want to reconcile himself with the falseness and emptiness of social forms and conventions, today the play requires a new interpretation which paradoxically may be closer to that of Moliere himself when he wrote of the hedonistic court of Louis X.

Song recital
Violeta Urmana - soprano
Jan Philip Schulze - piano

Violeta Urmana, born Violeta Urmanaviit (born in 1961) is a diva who began her career as a mezzo-soprano but has transitioned successfully into soprano roles.

Born in Kazl Rda municipality, Marijampol County, Lithuania, she enjoys an international career singing in opera houses around the world. Her roles and performances include: Sieglinde in Die Walkre at the Bayreuth Festival, Iphignie en Aulide at La Scala, Maddalena in Andrea Chnier at the Vienna State Opera, Lady in Macbeth, Isolde in Tristan und Isolde, Leonora in Verdi's La forza del destino, and the title roles of La Gioconda, Tosca, Ariadne auf Naxos, La Wally, and Aida.

Urmana also performs in concerts and recitals with a varied repertoire from Bach to Berlioz to Alban Berg.

Performance Info

Times: Sun, 2nd May 2010, 7.00 PM

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Musical preparation: Ji Blohlvek
Conductor: Ji Blohlvek
Director: Ji Heman
Stage design: Pavel Svoboda
Costumes: Alexandra Gruskov
Chorus master: Pavel Vank / Luk Vasilek
Dramaturgy: Ondej Hun
ChoirMaster of The Prague Phil. Children's Choir: Ji Chvla

Appearing:

The Wise and Foolish Virgins
Archangel Gabriel: Kateina Jalovcov / Stanislava Jirk
Foolish Virgin: Markta Cukrov / Jana Levicov
Bridegroom: Dana Bureov / Pavla Vykopalov / Kateina Jalovcov / Stanislava Jirk / Jaroslav Bezina / Richard Samek / Ale Hendrych / Ivan Kusnjer
Shopkeeper: Ji Hjek / Ji Kubk
Shopkeeper: David Nykl / Frantiek Zahradnek

Mariken of Nimgue
Mariken: Maria Haan / Albta Polkov
Devil: Martin Brta / Svatopluk Sem
Girl: Markta Cukrov / Jana Levicov
Drunkard: Ji Kubk / Frantiek Zahradnek
God: Ji Hjek / David Nykl
Mother of God: Kateina Jalovcov / Stanislava Jirk
Mascaron: Jaroslav Bezina / Richard Samek

The Nativity
Mary: Maria Haan / Albta Polkov
Blacksmith: Ale Hendrych / Ivan Kusnjer
Blacksmith's Daughter: Kateina Jalovcov / Stanislava Jirk
Inkeeper: Ji Hjek / Ji Kubk
Girl: Kateina Jalovcov / Stanislava Jirk

Sister Paskalina
Sister Paskalina: Dana Bureov / Pavla Vykopalov
Sister Marta: Kateina Jalovcov / Stanislava Jirk
Soprano: Maria Haan / Albta Polkov
Alto: Markta Cukrov / Jana Levicov
Tenor: Jaroslav Bezina / Richard Samek
Bass: David Nykl / Frantiek Zahradnek

Bohuslav Martin created this musico-dramatic work made up of four self-contained and contrasting parts in 1933 and 1934. Its central theme, inspired by medieval miracle plays and legends, is the benevolence and compassionateness of the Virgin Mary, and in the wider sense (and above all) womanhood wise, foolish, sinful, vain, affectionate, self-sacrificing, munificent... In the spirit of the inter-war avant-garde, Martin loosens up opera conventions and in an extremely free manner handles a gamut of expressive means from solo voice, through characters formed by a group of singers, dance, spoken word, stylisation of folk theatre and poetry, to the principles of epic theatre. The works latest production at the National Theatre marks the 50th anniversary of Bohuslav Martins death.

Orchestra, Choir and Ballet of the National Theatre Opera, Prague Philharmonic Choir and Khn's Children Choir.

Performance Info

* Mon, 5th April 2010, 7.00 PM
* Wed, 12th May 2010, 7.00 PM
* Sun, 30th May 2010, 7.00 PM

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Conductor: Tom Hanus
Director: Christopher Alden
Stage design: Charles Edwards
Costumes: Sue Willmington
Chorus master: Pavel Vank

In 2008 we are commemorating the 80th anniversary of the death of Leo Janek, one of the most original personalities of European music and indisputably the Czech opera composer with the greatest world renown.

Janeks penultimate opera, The Makropulos Affair (1926), is inspired by Karel apeks play of the same name.

The opera takes over the basic framework, characters and situations from apeks famous philosophical comedy about the desire for immortality and the fear of it.

Janeks independent input, so typical of him, is the foregrounding of erotic relationships and the storys erotic atmosphere in general, as well as an immense empathising with the pivotal role of a woman, the famous singer Emilie Marty, who, despite all the cynicism accumulated during her immortal life, actually still longs for love, sense and fulfilment, and envies those mortals who can believe perhaps naively in these ordinary things.

The Anglo-American production team is bolstered by the Czech conductor Tom Hanus, who already conducted The Makropulos Affair at Pariss Opra Bastille.

Co-production with the English National Opera

Perfomance Info

* Thu, 18th March 2010, 7.00 PM
* Tue, 23rd March 2010, 7.00 PM

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Conductor: Michel Swierczewski / Zbynk Mller
Director: Ondej Havelka
Stage design: Martin ern
Costumes: Jana Zboilov
Chorus master: Martin Buchta
Choreography: Jana Hanuov
Musical preparation: Michel Swierczewski
Dramaturgy: Ondej Hun
Lights: Daniel Tesa

Appearing:
Hoffmann: Steven Harrison / Marc Laho
Olympia: Kateina Knkov / Martina Masarykov
Giulietta: Csilla Boross / Jitka Svobodov
Antonia: Marie Fajtov / Maria Haan
Nicklausse: Kateina Jalovcov / Atala Schck
Copplius: Martin Gurbal' / Tomasz Konieczny
Dapertutto: Martin Gurbal' / Tomasz Konieczny
Miracle: Martin Gurbal' / Tomasz Konieczny
Spalanzani: Jaroslav Bezina / Richard Samek
Schlemil: Ale Hendrych / Frantiek Zahradnek
Crespel: Ivan Kusnjer / Zdenk Plech
Cochenille: Vclav Lemberk / Jan Markvart
Pitichinaccio: Vclav Lemberk / Jan Markvart
Frantz: Vclav Lemberk / Jan Markvart
Luther: Ivan Kusnjer / Zdenk Plech
Nathanal: Jaroslav Bezina / Richard Samek
Hermann: Ale Hendrych / Frantiek Zahradnek
Lindorf: Martin Gurbal' / Tomasz Konieczny
Andres: Vclav Lemberk / Jan Markvart
La Muse: Kateina Jalovcov / Atala Schck
Voice of Antonia's mother: Stanislava Jirk / Yvona kvrov

Offenbachs final work is bizarre in terms of both content and origination. The composer set to music three short stories by the German fantasist and universal artist, and one of the fathers of European Romanticism, E. T. A. Hoffmann.

He is also the central character of all the phantasmagoric stories, in which he seeks, finds and subsequently loses the dreamt-of and very uncertain image of the ideal women.

Offenbach did not manage to complete his one and only opera, dying before it had its world premiere in 1881.

Many people participated in revisions to Les contes dHoffmann, yet there is no definitive authorised version. However, the previous decade has brought surprising discoveries of original, previously unknown parts and drafts for this opera.

As a result, plenty of scope for interpretation and invention has opened up for todays opera-makers. Les contes dHoffmann will be staged by the renowned French conductor Michel Swierczewski in tandem with Ondej Havelka, a director with a great dramatic birds-eye view and apprehension of the mixed genre, of which Offenbachs ironical/ lyrical opera is a prime example.

Orchestra, Choir and Ballet of the National Theatre Opera.

Performance Info

* Sun, 7th March 2010, 7.00 PM
* Sun, 28th March 2010, 7.00 PM
* Sun, 11th April 2010, 7.00 PM
* Fri, 23rd April 2010, 7.00 PM
* Sat, 22nd May 2010, 7.00 PM
* Mon, 24th May 2010, 7.00 PM

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Musical preparation: Ji Blohlvek
Conductor: Zbynk Mller / Robert Jindra
Director: Jozef Bednrik
Stage design: Vladimr p
Costumes: udmila Vrossov
Chorus master: Pavel Vank
ChoirMaster of The Prague Phil. Children's Choir: Ji Chvla
Dramaturgy: Jan Panenka

Carmen: Hannah Esther Minutillo / Jolana Fogaov
Don Jos: Valentin Prolat
Escamillo: Roman Janl
Micaela: Dana Bureov / Maria Haan
Dancairo: Jaroslav Bezina / Vladimr Doleal
Remendado: Jan Jeek / Vclav Lemberk
Zuniga: Ale Hendrych / Frantiek Zahradnek
Morales: Ji Kubk / Ji Hjek
Frasquita: Marie Fajtov / Jana Sibera
Mercedes: Stanislava Jirk / Michaela Kapustov
Orchestra, Choir and Ballet of the National Theatre Opera, Khn's Children's Choir

The story of Carmen, a passionate Gipsy whose love can never be won for good and whose flighty life ends at the hand of a spurned lover, the soldier Don Jos, has captivated audiences worldwide for decades.

Carmen is an opera abounding in sensuous and sultry melodies, which the stage director Jozef Bednrik has succeeded in shaping into a magnificent theatrical spectacle.

The opera is staged in French original version and Czech and English surtitles are used in the performance.

Performance Info

* Fri, 19th March 2010, 7.00 PM
* Mon, 29th March 2010, 7.00 PM
* Mon, 19th April 2010, 7.00 PM
* Wed, 28th April 2010, 7.00 PM
* Tue, 18th May 2010, 7.00 PM
* Sat, 12th June 2010, 7.00 PM

Running Time: 3hrs

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Musical preparation: Oliver Dohnnyi
Conductor: Zbynk Mller
Director: Steffen Piontek
Stage design and costumes: Mike Hahne
Chorus master: Pavel Vank
Choreography: Tom Rychetsk
Dramaturgy: Pavel Petrnk

King: Miloslav Podskalsk
Amneris: Jolana Fogaov / Eva Urbanov
Aida: Anda-Louise Bogza / Jitka Svobodov
Radames: Oleg Kulko
Ramfis: Zdenk Plech / Gustv Belek
Amonasro: Ivan Kusnjer / Vladimr Chmelo
Messenger: Jan Markvart / Vclav Lemberk
Priestess: Maria Haan / Dana Bureov
Orchestra, choir and ballet of the National Theatre Opera

Giuseppe Verdis paramount opera about the Egyptian chieftain Rhadames, his love for the slave Aida and the jealousy of Princess Amneris is presented at the National Theatre in a classical production affording great scope to highlighting beautiful melodies in effective scenes and arias.

The opera is staged in the Italian original version and Czech and English surtitles are used in the performance

Performance Info

* Mon, 1st March 2010, 7.00 PM
* Thu, 15th April 2010, 7.00 PM

Running Time: 3hrs

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Conductor: H. M. Frster
Stage director: P. Kracik
Based on the concept of: D. Neuner
Set designer: V. Nvlt
Costume designer: J. Jelnek

Verdis penultimate opera, Otello, would most likely never have been written had it not been for the composers publisher, Giulio Ricordi.

For after finishing Aida in 1871, Verdi decided he would bring his magnificent career as an opera composer to its close. Naturally enough, this did not make Ricordi happy.

Consequently, he did not hesitate and invented a way of deflecting Verdi from his set course: namely, by offering him a libretto he would find irresistible.

The composers admiration of the Bard was generally known, so Ricordi shrewdly steered his attention towards Othello and chose Arrigo Boito to be the librettist.

The outcome was obvious: on November 1, 1886, Verdi completed the score, so rehearsals at Milans La Scala could start in January 1887. The part of Iago was sung by the French baritone Victor Maurel, who couldnt stand the interpreter of Otello, the Italian tenor Francesco Tamagna, a scorn on a par with that of Iagos hatred of Othello, underlying which was the fact that the tenor received much higher royalties On Verdis insistence the rehearsals were closed to the public, and the press was barred from any information about the new opera.

The composer was convinced he and Boito had created a masterpiece and he was not mistaken. The premiere, on February 5, 1887, was a major public occasion, with streets in the neighbourhood of La Scala thronged with people.

The opera instantly embarked on a triumphant international trajectory. As early on as January 7, 1888, its Czech-language version was first performed at Pragues National Theatre, thanks to the promptitude of its director Frantiek Adolf ubert.

The premises of todays Prague State Opera witnessed the premiere of the then New German Theatres first production on December 20, 1911, followed by further stagings, on May 4, 1924 (conducted by Alexander Zemlinsky), January 13, 1928, and November 15, 1932.

There ensued a long hiatus, until November 19 1991, when the then already autonomous Smetana Theatre presented an exceptionally successful production conducted by Martin Turnovsk, with Germanys Dominik Neuner as the stage director.

Performed in Italian with Czech and English captions.

Performance Info

* Wed, 25th August 2010, 7.00 PM
* Sun, 29th August 2010, 7.00 PM
* Wed, 22nd September 2010, 7.00 PM
* Sun, 24th October 2010, 7.00 PM

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Staging team Conductor: J. L. Knig
Stage director: M. Lombardero
Set designer: D. Filiano
Costume designer: L. Gutman
Chorus master: T. Karlovi, A. Melichar

Dangerously fascinating, frighteningly and sweetly infinite, was how Friedrich Nietzsche characterized the opera, Tristan und Isolde, written by Richard Wagner to his own libretto between 1857 and 1859.

He drew inspiration from the epic, Tristan und Isolt, by Gottfried von Strassburg (d. around 1210), who in his turn based it drew on an ancient Celtic legend.

The first company to show interest in staging the work was the Court Opera in Vienna. At the end of a string of 70 harrowing rehearsals between 1862 and 1864, though, the work was declared unperformable.

Only after the intercession of Wagners admirer, Ludwig II of Bavaria, did the premiere take place, at Munich, on June 10, 1865, under the baton of Hans von Blow.

The Prague State Opera building saw four previous productions of Tristan und Isolde, premiered on September 1, 1896, March 31, 1907, March 9, 1912 (by Alexander Zemlinsky), and June 21, 1934.

All of these stagings were mounted by the then New German Theatre. This means the anticipated new production will return Tristan und Isolde under this roof after an absence of 76 years!

Performance Info

* Sun, 23rd May 2010, 6.00 PM
* Thu, 27th May 2010, 6.00 PM
* Tue, 1st June 2010, 6.00 PM
* Thu, 17th June 2010, 6.00 PM
* Wed, 2nd February 2011, 6:00PM

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Conductor: R. Hein
Choreography: P. mok, P. umbala
Stage director: P. mok, P. umbala
Libretto adaptation: P. mok, P. umbala
Set designer: K. Glogr
Costume designer: R. olc
Musical advisor: P. Pokorn

Cast

Cinderella: N. Mrov, as a guest, A. ekaleva
Prince: O. Novotn, M. tpa, as a guest
Jester: J. Kolva, D. Strnsk
Stepmother: M. Boek
The Ugly Sisters: A. ekaleva, I. Povraznkov
Cinderellas Father: M. ebor
Dancing Master: J. Svoboda
Fairy Godmother: S. Doubkov

The ballet by Sergey Prokofiev represents one of the most charming stagings of Charles Perraults fairy tale of the modest and graceful girl who, unlike her two step-sisters, did not hunt for her luck and still won the love of a handsome prince in the end.

This staging of Prokofievs ballet by the outstanding Czech choreographer Pavel mok and the Prague State Opera ballet chief Pavel umbala, immediately became one of the most successful performances of the Prague State Opera.

The main roles are performed by the outstanding soloists Miss Lucie Holnkov (Cinderella), Mr Michal Chovanec and Mr Ondej Novotn (the Prince) and Mr Milan Boek (The Step-Mother).

A review printed in the Financial Times of London said after the first night that it was the best imaginable introduction to ballet for a child spectator.

Performance Info

* Tue, 16th March 2010, 7.00 PM
* Sun, 16th May 2010, 2.00 PM
* Sun, 16th May 2010, 7.00 PM
* Mon, 21st June 2010, 11.00 AM
* Wed, 6th October 2010, 7.00 PM
* Wed, 20th October 2010, 7.00 PM
* Sun, 5th December 2010, 2.00 PM
* Sun, 5th December 2010, 5.00 PM
* Mon, 20th December 2010, 7.00 PM
* Sat, 26th March 2011, 2.00PM
* Sat, 26th March 2011, 7.00PM

Running Time: 1hr 45 mins with 1 intermission

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Staging team

Conductor: F. Drs, P. najdr
Choreography: L. Ivanov, M. Petipa, P. umbala, H. Vlilov
Stage director: P. umbala, H. Vlilov
Libretto adaptation: P. umbala, H. Vlilov
Set designer: M. ern
Costume designer: L. Vrossov
Assistant choreographers: M. ebor, K. Dedkov-Frankov, J. Nmeek

Cast

Odette/Odile: N. Mrov, as a guest, A. ekaleva
Prince Siegfried: O. Novotn, M. tpa, as a guest
Von Rothbart: M. Boek, Z. Petr
Jester: A. Jurakov, J. Kolva
Queen: Z. Stejskalov
Master of Ceremonies: J. Nmeek
Pages: Children from the SOP Ballet School
Pas de trois: O. Alexeeva, S. Doubkov, M. Gornalova, Z. Hvzdalov, O. Novotn, I. Povraznkov, V. Prokov, J. Slipi, V. Telnarov, M. Urban, as a guest, A. Jurakov

Despite the many noteworthy titles in the ballet heritage, only one has made it into the broad public awareness as the synonym for classical dance: It is Swan Lake by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.

This colourful and moving story about the love of the Prince and the subtle Odette, who was turned into a swan by the evil Redbeard, has achieved immortality thanks to the overwhelming invention of the composer, and also thanks to the surviving choreographed passages of M. Petipa and L. Ivanov.

Since the original version, each new generation of ballet soloists and ensembles has encountered this exciting challenge in order to present the ultimate brilliance in dance.

Our production deliberately respects the original version of the work and its sublime fairy-tale spirit, while also wishing to meet the expectations of those who admire the finest ballet technique.

Performance Info

* Sun, 21st March 2010, 2.00 PM
* Mon, 5th April 2010, 5.00 PM
* Tue, 13th April 2010, 7.00 PM
* Tue, 4th May 2010, 7.00 PM
* Sun, 6th June 2010, 7.00 PM
* Sun, 13th June 2010, 7.00 PM
* Tue, 15th June 2010, 7.00 PM
* Sun, 5th September 2010, 2.00 PM
* Sun, 5th September 2010, 7.00 PM
* Sat, 9th October 2010, 2.00 PM
* Sat, 9th October 2010, 7.00 PM
* Sun, 31st October 2010, 2.00 PM
* Sun, 31st October 2010, 7.00 PM
* Tue, 23rd November 2010, 7.00 PM
* Wed, 1st December 2010, 7.00 PM
* Sat, 25th December 2010, 2.00 PM
* Sat, 25th December 2010, 7.00 PM
* Sat, 29th January 2011, 7pm
* Sat, 29th January 2011, 7pm
* Sun, 20th February 2011, 7pm
* Sun, 27th February 2011, 7pm
* Wed, 16th March 2011, 7pm
* Tue, 19th April 2011, 7pm
* Wed, 4th May 2011, 7pm
* Wed, 11th May 2011, 7pm
* Wed, 25th May 2011, 7pm
* Sun, 5th June 2011, 2pm
* Sun, 5th June 2011, 7pm

Running Time: 2hrs 25mins

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Premiere: October 20, 1995

Staging team Conductor: G. Tourniaire, R. Hein
Stage director: L. tros
Set designer: V. Nvlt
Costume designer: J. Jelnek
Choreography: O. anda
Chorus master: T. Karlovi

Cast

Sarastro: M. Brger, L. Hynek-Krmer, L. Mlejnek
Tamino: A. Briscein, M. rejma
1st priest: L. Havlk, J. Moravec
Speaker and 2nd priest: P. Kleka, R. Vocel
Queen of the Night: A. Todorova, J. Sibera, D. Vaktov
Pamina: L. Vernerov, P. Vykopalov, A. Miro
1st Lady: D. Koklesov, H. Jonov
2nd Lady: S. mugrov, P. Vykopalov
3rd Lady: A. Kalivodov, J. Levicov
Papageno: A. Plachetka, V. Sibera
Papagena: J. Sibera, M. Bauerov
Monostatos: J. Hruka, J. Ondrek
1st slave: J. ilhn
2nd slave: T. Kyndl
Genius: Slist sboru Pueri Gaudentes, Khns Children Choir

Is The Magic Flute a remarkable fairy-tale with comic elements, a folk comedy or an encoded work, full of freemason symbols? Is it merely a story of love overcoming all obstacles, or a piece motivating the viewer to attempt achieving perfection? The work contains all these planes and because of this it remains a challenge for all producers.

Mozarts last opera, a fairy-tale singspiel from 1791 to the libretto of E. Schikaneder is a true masterpiece. The magical fairy-tale story is a multi-layered play full of fantasy, humour, but also philosophy. The characters of prince Tamino, princess Pamina, the wise Sarastro, the evil Queen of the night and especially the jolly bird-fancier Papageno address and entertain their viewers worldwide for over 200 years.

Performed in German with Czech captions

Performance Info

* Sat, 6th March 2010, 7.00 PM
* Fri, 19th March 2010, 7.00 PM
* Sat, 3rd April 2010, 7.00 PM
* Tue, 11th May 2010, 7.00 PM
* Fri, 21st May 2010, 7.00 PM
* Tue, 7th September 2010, 7.00 PM
* Thu, 30th September 2010, 7.00 PM
* Sat, 23rd October 2010, 7.00 PM
* Tue, 21st December 2010, 7.00 PM
* Fri, 28th January 2011, 7pm
* Fri, 22nd April 2011, 7pm
* Fri, 13th May 2011, 7pm
* Tue, 31st May 2011, 7pm

Running Time: 2hrs 35mins with 1 intermission

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Jules Massenet

Premiere: March 18, 2010

Staging team Conductor: H. M. Frster
Stage director: J. Nekvasil
Set designer: D. Dvok
Costume designer: J. Jelnek
Chorus master: T. Karlovi, A. Melichar
II. conductor: T. Brauner

The protagonists of Jules Massenets operas and oratorios are mostly female, as is indeed implied already by the names of his works: Thais, Hrodias, La Navarroise, Sappho, Ariane, Threse, Grislidis, Cendrillon, Cloptre, Manon, Marie-Magdeleine.

Setting an exception to the rule, the hero of Massenets last opera is a man, after all. Namely, Don Quixote, in the eponymous opera subtitled comdie hroique.

Massenets librettist, Henri Cain, drew his material from a French stage adaptation of the Cervantes novel, from the pen of Massenets contemporary, Jacques Le Lorrain, entitled Le Chevalier de la longue figure.

The role of Don Quixote was made to measure for the legendary Russian bass, Fyodor Shalyapin. The latter triumphed in the operas premiere, in Monte Carlo, on February 19, 1910, and it was doubtless thanks to him that the work became widely staged and known.

He also guest-appeared at the National Theatre in Prague, on June 1, 1934. The premises of todays Prague State Opera saw one previous staging of Don Quichotte, a production that ran from 19651967 on the stage of the then Smetana Theatre under the baton of Albert Rosen and directed by Ludk Mandaus.

Performance Info

* Thu, 18th March 2010, 7.00 PM
* Sat, 20th March 2010, 7.00 PM
* Wed, 31st March 2010, 7.00 PM
* Wed, 7th April 2010, 7.00 PM
* Wed, 14th April 2010, 7.00 PM
* Wed, 21st April 2010, 7.00 PM
* Wed, 12th May 2010, 7.00 PM
* Wed, 2nd June 2010, 7.00 PM
* Wed, 8th December 2010, 7.00 PM

Running Time: 2hrs 55mins with 1 intermission

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Georges Bizet

Premiere: March 7, 2004

Staging team

Conductor: G. Tourniaire, F. Drs
Stage director: Z. Troka
Set designer: M. Ferenk
Costume designer: J. Jelnek
Choreography: M. Benoniov
Chorus master: T. Karlovi
Assistant director: O. Kyndlov

Cast

Carmen: V. Hajnov Fialov, G. Ibragimova, A. Kalivodov, J. Skorov
Don Jos: Y. Chung, I. Jan, M. Lehotsk
Escamillo: M. Babjak, M. Brta, V. Chmelo, M. Cavalcanti
Micaela: J. Burgetov, S. Prochzkov, L. Vernerov, A. Miro
Frasquita: H. Jonov, J. Sibera, D. Vaktov
Mercedes: S. mugrov, P. Vykopalov, E. Jarkovsk
Zuniga: I. Hrachovec, L. Mlejnek, R. Vocel
Morales: O. K, M. Matouek, V. Sibera
Dancairo: L. Havlk, J. Hruka, M. Matouek
Remendado: J. Kovacz, J. Ondrek

The first night of Bizets Carmen in Paris in 1875 passed almost unnoticed, without success. Only eight years after Bizets death did Carmen triumphantly enter opera houses and ever since has been one of the most frequently staged operas.

Librettists Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halvy were inspired by Prosper Merims extensive novelette on beautiful and reckless Carmen, whose volatile life is ended by the hand of the refused lover, and rendered the story as an impressive tragedy imbued with dazzling Spanish atmosphere.

Bizets masterpiece still fascinates contemporary audiences by the magnificent color of the orchestra, the sense of engrossing drama and splendid melodic arias.

Performed in French with Czech and English captions

Performance Info

* Fri, 5th March 2010, 7.00 PM
* Thu, 15th April 2010, 7.00 PM
* Sat, 29th May 2010, 7.00 PM
* Sat, 5th June 2010, 7.00 PM
* Fri, 18th June 2010, 7.00 PM
* Sat, 4th September 2010, 7.00 PM
* Thu, 9th September 2010, 7.00 PM
* Thu, 23rd September 2010, 7.00 PM
* Wed, 29th September 2010, 7.00 PM
* Tue, 5th October 2010, 7.00 PM
* Fri, 19th November 2010, 7.00 PM
* Tue, 30th November 2010, 7.00 PM
* Thu, 30th December 2010, 7.00 PM
* Fri, 18th February 2011, 7.00 PM
* Fri, 25th March 2011, 7.00 PM
* Tue, 12th April 2011, 7.00 PM
* Sat, 23rd April 2011, 7.00 PM
* Fri, 6th May 2011, 7.00 PM
* Fri, 27th May 2011, 7.00 PM
* Fri, 10th June 2011, 7.00PM

Running Time: 2hrs 55mins with 1 intermission

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The Czars Last Daughter Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Premiere: January 23, 2010

Staging team Conductor: P. najdr
Choreography: Y. Vmos
Stage director: Y. Vmos
Libreto: Y. Vmos
Set designer: M. Scott
Costume designer: M. Scott
Lighting designer: K. Grditz
Assistant choreographer: A. Afanassiev, J. Cuoco

One of the most successful European choreographers of our time, Yuri Vmos, has won acclaim for his highly individual adaptations of such ballet classics as The Nutcracker, Romeo and Juliet, or Spartacus.

In his version of The Sleeping Beauty, he transformed, in close collaboration with the stage artist Michael Scott, the traditional fairy-tale subject into a spectacular ballet drama dealing with the happy life and tragic end of the Russian imperial family.

In the ballets scenes set at the court, he evokes the figure of Anna Anderson, who spent her whole life in the belief of being the Tsars daughter.

In Anna Anderson-Anastasias recollections, aristocratic scenes in the imperial palace metamorphose into images of an innocent childhood spent amid splendour, as well as into a reminiscence of the classical Russian ballet with all its virtuoso attributes.

The production promises a very special experience to look forward to by all lovers of strong story-telling, as well as by aficionados of top-class mastery of the art of ballet.

Performance Info

* Sun, 28th February 2010, 7.00 PM
* Tue, 9th March 2010, 7.00 PM
* Sun, 11th April 2010, 2.00 PM
* Sun, 25th April 2010, 2.00 PM
* Sun, 9th May 2010, 4.00 PM
* Sun, 26th September 2010, 7.00 PM
* Sun, 17th October 2010, 2.00 PM
* Sun, 17th October 2010, 7.00 PM
* Tue, 8th February 2011, 7.00 PM
* Sat, 5th March 2011, 2.00 PM
* Mon, 25th April 2011, 7.00 PM
* Sat, 28th May 2011, 2.00 PM
* Sat, 28th May 2011, 7.00 PM
* Sun, 19th June 2011, 7.00PM

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Music: Igor Stravinskij / Dmitry Shostakovich / John Williams / Petr Malsek
Libretto author: Zdenk Proke / Libor Vaculk
Choreography: Libor Vaculk
Director: Libor Vaculk
Stage design: Martin ern
Costumes: Roman olc
Choreographers Assistant : Nelly Danko / Igor ukov / Radek Vrtil
Dramaturgy: Vclav Janeek
Musical cooperation : Petr Malsek
Feustel: Ji Kodym / Alexander Katsapov
Gretchen: Zuzana Susov / Adla Pollertov
Mentes: Richard Kroil / Petr Zuska
Sabrina: Zuzana imkov / Nikola Mrov
Walter: Tom Rychetsk / Petr Strnad
Siegler: Jon Dolnk / Ji Waka
Camlet: Mattia Mantellato / Jon Dolnk
Cabaret girls: Tereza Ulrichov / Martina Vrtilov / Klra Jelnkov / Radka Phodov / Ivana Mikeov / Monika Matalov / Tereza Kuerov

After a break of several years, the choreographer and stage director par excellence Libor Vaculk is returning to the National Theatre Ballet. He has engraved himself in our audiences consciousness as a creator of numerous highly acclaimed original ballets, enriching the National Theatre Ballets repertoire with distinctive and attractive titles akin to dance theatre. This time he will stage his own dance version of the Faust story. In line with the classical literary text, Libor Vaculk will raise the most essential, and apparently most frequent, questions concerning the sense of our desires and the price we are willing to pay for their fulfilment. In this production, Faust will deal with the timeless and still pressing themes of love, cognition, sacrifice and eternity in the shocking conditions our civilisation permitted (this time) in the period of World War II.

Performance Info

* Sun, 28th February 2010, 2.00 PM
* Sun, 28th February 2010, 7.00 PM
* Wed, 3rd March 2010, 7.00 PM
* Mon, 12th April 2010, 7.00 PM
* Wed, 23rd June 2010, 7.00 PM
* Thu, 24th June 2010, 7.00 PM

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ACT I. Naples, late 1700s. Early morning. Don Alfonso, a cynical old bachelor, debates women's constancy with Ferrando and Guglielmo, young officers who insist their sweethearts -- the sisters Dorabella and Fiordiligi -- are faithful. Alfonso bets that if they give him one day and do everything he asks, he will prove the sisters are like all other women -- fickle.

Fiordiligi and Dorabella are comparing pictures of their boyfriends when Alfonso pays a visit, bringing news that Guglielmo and Ferrando have been ordered away with their regiment. The two men appear, and the sisters, overwhelmed with grief, bid them farewell. Alfonso is delighted with his plot and feels certain of winning his wager.

The chambermaid, Despina, consoles her mistresses and advises them to forget their old lovers with the help of new ones. The girls, scandalized by Despina's depiction of men as swaggering liars, depart. Alfonso convinces Despina to help him introduce new suitors into the sisters' favor, then brings in exotically attired "Albanians" -- Ferrando and Guglielmo in disguise. Fiordiligi and Dorabella don't warm to the newcomers at all, Fiordiligi likening her constancy to a rock in a storm, and they take their leave again. The men, confident of winning their bet, are thrilled, and Ferrando sings amorously of his steadfast sweetheart, but Alfonso reminds him the day is not yet over.

The sisters have retreated to a garden. Alfonso brings in the "Albanians," who claim to have taken poison. The women call Despina, who urges them to care for the men while she fetches a doctor. She returns disguised as the doctor, pretends to draw off the poison with a magnet, then watches with Alfonso as Fiordiligi and Dorabella waver under renewed protestations of love.

ACT II. In the afternoon, Despina urges Fiordiligi and Dorabella to choose their favorite, and each picks the other's suitor, according to Alfonso's plan. After the "Albanians" serenade the sisters, Despina and Alfonso give lessons in courting and leave the young people together. Guglielmo, courting Dorabella, succeeds in replacing her portrait of Ferrando with a new charm. Ferrando has no such luck with Fiordiligi, who still thinks guiltily of Guglielmo. Comparing notes later, Ferrando is furious over Dorabella's betrayal, Guglielmo smug about Fiordiligi's steadfastness. But Alfonso is not finished yet. Under Despina's supervision, Dorabella tries to persuade Fiordiligi to give in, but Fiordiligi decides that she and Dorabella must join their lovers at the front. Ferrando appears, however, and wins her over. Now Guglielmo is furious, but the officers still owe Alfonso time: as night falls he plans a double wedding.

The couples are married by a "notary" -- again Despina in disguise. As they sign the contracts, the women hear a military march that heralds the return of their original suitors. They force the "Albanians" into hiding and try to compose themselves for Ferrando and Guglielmo, who shed their disguises and enter, dressed as soldiers. Confessions are made by the sisters, and forgiveness is begged. Alfonso bids the lovers learn their lesson, and with a hymn to reason and enlightenment, the day comes to a close.

Performance Info

Wed, 24th March 2010, 7.00 PM

Fri, 16th April 2010, 7.00 PM

Fri, 21st May 2010, 7.00 PM

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Conductor: G. Tourniaire, F. Drs, O. Lenrd
Stage director: M. Otava
Set designer: J. Svoboda
Costume designer: J. Jelnek
Chorus master: T. Karlovi

Cast

Floria Tosca: A.-L. Bogza, M. Hundeling
Mario Cavaradossi, painter: I. Jan
Baron Scarpia, prefect: I. Gavrilov, R. Haan, J. Sulenko
Cesare Angelotti: O. K, L. Mlejnek
Parish clerk: M. Brger
Spoletta, police agent: L. Havlk, J. Hruka
Sciarrone, valet: O. K, R. Vocel
Shepherd: K. Duganov, E. Jarkovsk, . Knetov, D. Koklesov
Gaoler: L. Koverdynsk, R. Przn, F. Ryav

Love, jealousy, hate, death these are the attributes of many operas and so it is with this, the most famous, opera by Puccini. It is set against the background of political strife in Italy in 1800. Dramatically it is once more an opera, which enthrals by its dramatic suspense and scenes imbued with passionate commotion and despair. Puccinis music is matched to the drama.

The renewed set design of Josef Svoboda, created by him for the production in the Grand Opera on May 5, 1947, still commands respect both for its grandiosity and its purity of artistic expression.

Performed in Italian with Czech and English captions

Performance Info

* Thu, 4th March 2010, 7.00 PM
* Wed, 10th March 2010, 7.00 PM
* Fri, 2nd April 2010, 7.00 PM
* Sun, 18th April 2010, 4.00 PM
* Fri, 7th May 2010, 7.00 PM
* Wed, 26th May 2010, 7.00 PM
* Fri, 4th June 2010, 7.00 PM
* Thu, 2nd September 2010, 7.00 PM
* Fri, 1st October 2010, 7.00 PM
* Fri, 29th October 2010, 7.00 PM
* Fri, 17th December 2010, 7.00 PM
* Mon, 27th December 2010, 7.00 PM
* Sat, 19th February 2011, 7.00 PM
* Fri, 11th March 2011, 7.00 PM
* Sun, 27th March 2011, 7.00 PM
* Sat, 2nd April 2011, 7.00 PM
* Sun, 10th April 2011, 7.00 PM
* Thu, 12th May 2011, 7.00 PM
* Thur, 16th June 2011, 7pm

Customer must exchange voucher at: Bohemia Ticket, Na Prikope 16, Prague 1.

Music: P. Malásek
Conductor: P. Šnajdr, T. Koutník
Choreography: L. Vaculík
Stage director: L. Vaculík
Libreto: L. Vaculík
Set designer: M. Černý
Costume designer: L. Várossová
Assistant choreographer: K. Dedková-Franková, H. Vláčilová

Cast

Christina Daaé: Z. Hvízdalová, T. Martins, N. Márová, as a guest
Raoul de Chagny: O. Novotný, M. Gebauer
Phantom: J. Seitl, R. Hlinka, A. Katsapov, as a guest
Charlotta, Prima Ballerina: A. Ščekaleva, I. Povrazníková
Madame Sorelli, Ballet Master: I. Povrazníková, N. Danko, as a guest
Josef Bouquet, Stagehand: J. Kadlec, P. Jirsa
Charles Debienne, Manager: J. Němeček
Richard Poliny, Manager: M. Boček
Meg, the Dresser: J.-S. Vitoušová
Father of Christine Daaé: L. Bernklau
Bill Poster: J. Kadlec, P. Jirsa
Phantom´s Voice: Z. Fric

From dark corners of the Paris Opera a voice resounds that calls the name of the very young ballet dancer Christina Daaé and encourages this extraordinary talent. Hardly anybody knows that the mysterious voice is the voice of the Phantom, a disfigured genius roaming around the labyrinth of catacombs... The ballet ensemble comes with another delicacy, a romantic story on the theme of the novel Le Fantôme de l’Opéra by Gaston Leroux. The head of our production team is Libor Vaculík who set this exciting theme also known from a musical comedy version by Andrew Lloyd Webber into a specific ballet environment. The dance/acting roles of Raoul, Christine, the Phantom and a number of other heroes will challenge again the soloists and the entire ensemble. This attractive material set into music by Petr Malásek and choreographed by Libor Vaculík has everything necessary to reach both Czech and foreign audiences and to take its place alongside successful works from past years like The Lady of the Camellias and A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

Running time: 2 hours 25 minutes

This IFB Arts Package is based on selection of opera performances in the State Opera in Prague. All the selected performances take place on Saturdays so you need just two nights to experience this most enjoyable weekend in Prague – at the heart of central European art and culture, the city of Havel, Janacek, Kafka, Dvorak, Smetana and Mozart.

The package is set up for two people sharing a twin or double room – the lenght of stay is set up for two nights. If you wish to go on your own please contact us for single room quotation. Also contact us if you decide to extend your stay. The tickets for your performance will be delivered to your hotel.

Our Package Price includes:

• First class ticket to the opera performance of your choice
• 2 nights accommodation with buffet breakfast in the 5 or 4 Star hotel of your choice
• Pre or Post Opera Snack in your hotel on Saturday
• Arrival airport transfer
• Guided city tour by coach

The Northern Bohemia Philharmonic Orchestra in Teplice, Conductor Charles Olivieri-Munroe. The concert is taking place under the auspices of the Ambassador of Mexico.

Performance Info

Times: 7pm

Customer must exchange voucher at: Bohemia Ticket, Na Prikope 16, Prague 1.

W. A. Mozart: Don Giovanni (Theatre of the Estates)

The world premiere of Mozarts opera of operas in the year 1787 was personally conducted by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart right at The Theatre of the Estates. The Theatre of the Estates is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful historic buildings in Europe. The building itself was constructed in a Neoclassical style and remains one of the few European theatres to be preserved in almost original state to the present day.

Performance Info

27th Feb 10 - 2pm

21st Mar 10 - 7pm

Running Time: varies

Customer must exchange voucher at: Bohemia Ticket, Na Prikope 16, Prague 1.

The performance is made up of two differing one-act ballets.

Santa Says Cut It!

Music: Percossa
Choreography: Johan Greben / Uri Ivgi

In the first half of the evening the creative duo Johan Greben (Netherlands) and Uri Ivgi (Israel) will introduce themselves with a new original choreography specially created for the corps de ballet of the National Theatre. The pair have created a host of high-quality and singular works for various ensembles worldwide. Their work has its roots in the tumultuous and dynamic development of contemporary Israeli dance theatre over the past decade.

Carmen

Music: Georges Bizet / Rodion Scedrin
Choreography: Mats Ek

The second part of the evening will comprise the ballet Carmen from the workshop of the Swedish choreographer and stage director Mats Ek, one of the foremost representatives of contemporary dance theatre. To date, he has created some forty full-length and shorter ballets of both a narrative and abstract nature. He has shifted away from the classical literary version of MrimeBizet and developed this emotional drama between a man and a woman in a new way. His Carmen is endowed with the features of a treacherous deceiver, as well as a strongly independent woman guided by innermost feelings.

Customer must exchange voucher at: Bohemia Ticket, Na Prikope 16, Prague 1.

One of the best world symphony orchestra was first presented to the public under the leadership of Antonn Dvok in 1896, and its high artistic standard has been maintained throughout its existence.

It works with a large number of the world's leading conductors and interpreters, promotes Czech music throughout the world and has a very good reputation.

The neo-renaissance Rudolfinum building was built in the years 1875 - 1881Crown prince Rudolf became the patron of the project and the building was named after him. The inauguration concert was held on February 7, 1885.

One of the best world symphony orchestra was first presented to the public under the leadership of Antonn Dvok in 1896, and its high artistic standard has been maintained throughout its existence.

It works with a large number of the world's leading conductors and interpreters, promotes Czech music throughout the world and has a very good reputation.

The neo-renaissance Rudolfinum building was built in the years 1875 - 1881Crown prince Rudolf became the patron of the project and the building was named after him. The inauguration concert was held on February 7, 1885.

One of the best world symphony orchestra was first presented to the public under the leadership of Antonn Dvok in 1896, and its high artistic standard has been maintained throughout its existence.

It works with a large number of the world's leading conductors and interpreters, promotes Czech music throughout the world and has a very good reputation.

The neo-renaissance Rudolfinum building was built in the years 1875 - 1881Crown prince Rudolf became the patron of the project and the building was named after him. The inauguration concert was held on February 7, 1885.

One of the best world symphony orchestra was first presented to the public under the leadership of Antonn Dvok in 1896, and its high artistic standard has been maintained throughout its existence.

It works with a large number of the world's leading conductors and interpreters, promotes Czech music throughout the world and has a very good reputation.

The neo-renaissance Rudolfinum building was built in the years 1875 - 1881Crown prince Rudolf became the patron of the project and the building was named after him. The inauguration concert was held on February 7, 1885.

One of the best world symphony orchestra was first presented to the public under the leadership of Antonn Dvok in 1896, and its high artistic standard has been maintained throughout its existence.

It works with a large number of the world's leading conductors and interpreters, promotes Czech music throughout the world and has a very good reputation.

The neo-renaissance Rudolfinum building was built in the years 1875 - 1881Crown prince Rudolf became the patron of the project and the building was named after him. The inauguration concert was held on February 7, 1885.

One of the best world symphony orchestra was first presented to the public under the leadership of Antonn Dvok in 1896, and its high artistic standard has been maintained throughout its existence.

It works with a large number of the world's leading conductors and interpreters, promotes Czech music throughout the world and has a very good reputation.

The neo-renaissance Rudolfinum building was built in the years 1875 - 1881Crown prince Rudolf became the patron of the project and the building was named after him. The inauguration concert was held on February 7, 1885.

One of the best world symphony orchestra was first presented to the public under the leadership of Antonn Dvok in 1896, and its high artistic standard has been maintained throughout its existence.

It works with a large number of the world's leading conductors and interpreters, promotes Czech music throughout the world and has a very good reputation.

The neo-renaissance Rudolfinum building was built in the years 1875 - 1881Crown prince Rudolf became the patron of the project and the building was named after him. The inauguration concert was held on February 7, 1885.

One of the best world symphony orchestra was first presented to the public under the leadership of Antonn Dvok in 1896, and its high artistic standard has been maintained throughout its existence.

It works with a large number of the world's leading conductors and interpreters, promotes Czech music throughout the world and has a very good reputation.

The neo-renaissance Rudolfinum building was built in the years 1875 - 1881Crown prince Rudolf became the patron of the project and the building was named after him. The inauguration concert was held on February 7, 1885.

Customer must exchange voucher at: Bohemia Ticket, Na Prikope 16, Prague 1.

Conductor: P. najdr
Costume designer: J. Jelnek
Stage director: P. Kracik
Choreography: P. umbala
Set designer: P. aneck
II. conductor: T. Karlovi
Chorus master: T. Karlovi
Assistant director: O. Kyndlov, P. Jirsa
Assistant choreographer: J. Nmeek
Music: E. Klmn, F. Lehr, J. Strauss ml.

Evening entitled Vivat operetta! has been prepared by the ballet and opera company of State Opera Prague for those spectators who lack classical operetta in the Prague theatre world.

You can look forward to the best known melodies, arias, choirs and ballets by Franz Lehr, Emmerich Klmn and Johann Strauss Jr., performed by leading opera and ballet soloists.

Director Petr Krack has decided to stage the second and third act from The Land of Laughs operetta and the first act from Countess Marica.

The second half will take you to Prince Orlofskys Ball (the second act of Die Fledermaus), in which there will be famous guests performing popular scenes from the best known operas and classical ballet.

Performance Info

* Tue, 6th April 2010, 7.00 PM
* Thu, 29th April 2010, 7.00 PM
* Sun, 2nd May 2010, 7.00 PM
* Sun, 20th June 2010, 4.00 PM

Customer must exchange voucher at: Bohemia Ticket, Na Prikope 16, Prague 1.

Staging team

Conductor: G. Tourniaire, F. Drs, J. trunc
Stage director: K. Jernek
Set designer: O. imek
Costume designer: O. Filipi
Chorus master: T. Karlovi
Assistant director: O. Kyndlov

Cast

Madama Butterfly (Cio-Cio-San): J. Burgetov, Ch. Vasileva
Suzuki, her maid: V. Hajnov Fialov, G. Ibragimova, A. Kalivodov, J. Skorov
Kate Pinkerton: S. mugrov, J. Levicov
F.B. Pinkerton, navy officer: T. ern, I. Jan, L. Mastro
Sharpless, US consul in Nagasaki: M. Brta, V. Sibera
Goro, match-maker: L. Havlk, J. Hruka, J. Ondrek
Prince Yamadori: M. Matouek, J. Ondrek
Uncle Bonzo: O. Korotkov, F. Zahradnek
Yakuside: N. Nikolov, M. Svoboda
Imperial commissar: R. Vocel, R. Przn
Librarian: S. Lehmann, M. Voknek
Mother of Cio-Cio-San: K. Duganov, L. Hadaov, J. Zichov
Aunt: J. Holubov, L. Hilscherov
Cousin: S. Koczianov, D. Radosa

The opera is based on an American writers novel, written according to a true event. The composer found everything he needed in the story of Cio-Cio-Sans unhappy love a sentimental story, sharp plot contrasts, exotic setting, action and tenderness.

The spiritual background of the opera is the meeting of two cultures in the character of Pinkerton (as the cynical representative of the superior white race) and a young Japanese girl.

The music of Madam Butterfly shows great mastery in giving a true picture of the atmosphere and poetry of the orient, even though it is borne by Puccinis own harmonious devices.

Performed in Italian with Czech and English captions.

Performance Info

* Fri, 12th March 2010, 7.00 PM
* Sat, 24th April 2010, 7.00 PM
* Fri, 14th May 2010, 7.00 PM
* Wed, 9th June 2010, 7.00 PM
* Tue, 31st August 2010, 7.00 PM
* Tue, 19th October 2010, 7.00 PM
* Fri, 12th November 2010, 7.00PM
* Fri, 10th December 2010, 7.00PM
* Wed, 29th December 2010, 7.00PM
* Tue, 22nd February 2011, 7.00PM
* Fri, 4th March 2011, 7.00PM
* Thur, 31st March 2011, 7.00PM
* Fri, 20th May 2011, 7.00PM
* Wed, 15th June 2011, 7.00PM

Running Time: 2hrs 35mins with 1 intermission

Customer must exchange voucher at: Bohemia Ticket, Na Prikope 16, Prague 1.

The Best Selection of Mozart Operas

Programme and Cast

Die Zauberflote, Don Giovanni, Entfuhrung aus dem Serail, Le Nozze di Figarro
Mozzartissimo Chamber Opera
Ales Hendrych - bass baritone, Marketa Bechynova - soprano


A selection of the best arias from the operas Don Giovanni, Le Nozze di Figaro, The Magic Flute and Abduction from Seraglio.

In Mozarts time, as he was charming the Prague public with his operas, there were various arrangements of his arias and vocal parts adapted for chamber ensembles. We know this from the Estates Theatre musical archives.

In later years this tradition was unfortunately passed over and forgotten, until 1997, with the opening of Mozartissimo.

Mozartissimo is a colourful arrangement of vocals, oboe, clarinet and bassoon. Although this is no ordinary classical music concert. The performance exudes Mozarts famous sense of humour.

The protagonists in Mozartissimo perform in period costumes and composer Jaroslav Krek has worked hard with the wind trio, for them to imitate the sound of a whole orchestra.

Mozartissimo has been warmly received in Prague, Salzburg, France, Germany, Spain, Japan and Brazil.

5 experienced singers and musicians present this highly enjoyable performance, including a solo soprano and a solo baritone.

Performance Info

* Mon, 1st March 2010, 5.00 PM
* Mon, 8th March 2010, 5.00 PM
* Sun, 14th March 2010, 5.00 PM
* Sat, 27th March 2010, 5.00 PM
* Mon, 29th March 2010, 5.00 PM
* Thu, 1st April 2010, 5.00 PM
* Fri, 14th May 2010, 5.00 PM
* Sat, 29th May 2010, 5.00 PM
* Sun, 6th June 2010, 6.00 PM
* Sat, 19th June 2010, 5.00 PM
* Mon, 21st June 2010, 5.00 PM
* Fri, 25th June 2010, 5.00 PM
* Sun, 27th June 2010, 5.00 PM
* Thu, 1st July 2010, 8.00 PM
* Sat, 3rd July 2010, 8.00 PM
* Mon, 5th July 2010, 8.00 PM
* Thu, 8th July 2010, 8.00 PM
* Sat, 10th July 2010, 8.00 PM
* Mon, 12th July 2010, 8.00 PM
* Thu, 15th July 2010, 8.00 PM
* Sat, 17th July 2010, 8.00 PM
* Mon, 19th July 2010, 8.00 PM
* Thu, 22nd July 2010, 8.00 PM
* Mon, 26th July 2010, 8.00 PM
* Thu, 29th July 2010, 8.00 PM
* Sat, 31st July 2010, 8.00 PM
* Mon, 2nd August 2010, 8.00 PM
* Thu, 5th August 2010, 8.00 PM
* Sat, 7th August 2010, 8.00 PM
* Sat, 21st August 2010, 8.00 PM
* Mon, 23rd August 2010, 8.00 PM
* Thu, 26th August 2010, 8.00 PM
* Sat, 28th August 2010, 8.00 PM

Customer must exchange voucher at: Bohemia Ticket, Na Prikope 16, Prague 1.

Music: Herman Severin von Loevenskjold, Edward Helsted, Holger S. Paulli, Hans C. Lumbye

Choreography: August Bournonville

A legend of Danish ballet, August Bournonville is one of the most distinct personalities in ballet history. He is the author of a host of unique works, mirroring one of the purest forms of Romantic ballet. Owing to this creative legacy, which has been preserved in its authentic form, we can look into the textbook of ballet technique development. Similarly to Marius Petipa or George Balanchine at a later juncture, in his time Bournonville became an innovator and created an extremely specific style of classical ballet. This production comprises the epic ballet La Sylphide and Act 3 from the ballet Napoli. The two titles represent the best from the repertoire of Bournonvilles original oeuvre, and they are most frequently staged in this very form worldwide.

Customer must exchange voucher at: Bohemia Ticket, Na Prikope 16, Prague 1.

This route will enable you to acquire an overall view of the historic sites in the city of a hundred spires Prague. From your coach you will see the most important areas of the city, for example Wenceslas Square, the National Theatre, the Lesser Town, Prague Castle, Charles Bridge, the former Jewish Quarter and the Old Town Square, where the tour ends.

Tour Info

Daily @ 11:00am & 13:30

Running Time: app 2 hours

IS THE TOUR WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE?

Tour is not suitable for disabled guests.

WHAT IS THE PROCEDURE FOR VOUCHER EXCHANGE ?

Client presents voucher to the tour guide at the Republic Square.

Voucher must contain name of tour, date and time of taking place, name of client and number of persons.

Please present this voucher at Prague Sightseeing Tours booth at the Republic Square, Prague 1 - minimum 20 minutes before the tour starts

On this all-day excursion you will have a chance to admire the beautiful south Bohemian countryside, with its picturesque villages and many ponds. Cesky Krumlov is a city on the UNESCO heritage list.

The unique urban complex, comprising three hundred historic houses and the National Castle and Chateau, the second largest after Prague Castle, draws many visitors every year and is rightly called the RENAISSANCE PEARL. Admission and lunch included.

Tour Info

Tour Times:

From 1st April - 31st October on Tuesday, Friday & Saturday @ 9am

From 1st November - 31st March on Friday @ 9am

Running Time: Approx 10 hours

Note: Please present this voucher at Prague Sightseeing Tours at the Republic Square, Prague 1 - minimum 20 minutes before the tour starts.

The tour takes you to the historic centre of the capital. From the Powder Tower we will walk along the Royal Route to the Old Town Square.

The walk will continue along Karlova Street to Charles Bridge. From here there is a magical view of Prague Castle. We will finish on the Lesser Town near to St. Nicolas Church.

Tour Info

• 1st November - 31st March, Friday & Sunday @ 9.30am


• 01st April - 31st October - Wednesday, Friday & Sunday @ 9.30am

Running Time: 3 hours

Please present voucher at Prague Sightseeing Tours at the Republic Square, Prague 1 -a minimum of 20 minutes before the tour starts.

Tour is not suitable for disabled guests.

You will be taken to Prague Castle by bus, even it is a walking tour. Our guide will take you on a tour of Prague Castle interior – the Royal Palace, St. Vitus Cathedral, St. George's Basilica and Golden Lane, acquainting you with all the important historical details of the Castle. You will then go through the Lesser Town to Charles Bridge where the tour ends.

Tour Info

Tour Times: 7 days a week except of 24th Dec @ 11:30am
Running Time: Approx 3.5 hours

Note: Please present this voucher at Prague Sightseeing Tours at the Republic Square, Prague 1 - minimum 20 minutes before the tour starts.

Your coach will transport you to a typical Czech restaurant, where you will be served a three-course menu, an aperitif, glass of champagne, coffee and an unlimited amount of beer, wine or non-alcoholic beverages.

During dinner you will be entertained by a folklore programme with live music and dancing. Active participation is welcomed or just sit back and enjoy the music! After three hours of evening entertainment and feasting, a guide will take you back to Republic Square.

Inclusions:
- Coach transportation
- English and German speaking guides
- Dinner, drinks, live music and dancing

Additional information:
- Tour is not suitable for disabled guests.

Tour Info

Tour Times:

1st April - 31st October: Thursday & Saturday @ 7pm

1st November - 31st March: Friday & Saturday @ 7pm

Running Time: 4 hrs approx.

Note: Please present this voucher at Prague Sightseeing Tours boot at the Republic Square, Prague 1 - minimum 20 minutes before the tour starts

A UNIQUE WALK THROUGH PRAGUE'S FAMOUS JEWISH HISTORY

During this walking tour you will see the only Central European Jewish Town-Quarter that survived the holocaust.

You will stroll through the Old Jewish Cemetery and visit some synagogues. You will then walk through Maiselova Street and reach the Old Town Square where your trip to the past ends.

Tour Info

Tour Times: Daily except Saturdays @ 10.15am
Running Time: 3 hrs approx

Note: Please present this voucher at Prague Sightseeing Tours booth at the Republic Square, Prague 1 - minimum 20 minutes before the tour starts.

Tour is not suitable for disabled guests.

A bus will take you from the Powder Tower to the Vltava River where an air-conditioned pleasure boat awaits you. You will receive a welcome aperitif, while a cold and hot buffet with a wide choice of dishes will be available. Accompanied by pleasant music, you will be taken on a three hours cruise along the Vltava, offering fantastic views of the river, lined by well-lit historic monuments such as the Rudolfinum, Charles Bridge, majestic Prague Castle and more.

You will then be taken on a short bus tour of other romantic places in Golden Prague. The tour ends on Republic Square. Drop off: see General Conditions.

Tour Info

Tour Times:

Daily @ 18:30 except 24th December

Duration: Approx 4 hrs

Departure point: Republic Square

Kutn Hora is an old mining town founded in the 13th century, which was once famous for its silver mines.

Visit the gothic St. Barbara Cathedral with its valuable murals and the former royal mint which once coined Prague groschen. To this day Kutn Hora has retained the character of a medieval city and rightly belongs to the most important UNESCO heritage sites in the Czech Republic.

You will also visit a unique Ossuary. Admission included.

Times:

1st April - 31st October: Tues, Thurs, Sat & Sun @ 1.30pm

1st November - 31st March: Tues, Thurs, Sat & Sun @ 12.30pm
Running Time: 5 hours

Please Note:
Tour is not suitable for disabled guests.

Conductor: O. Lenrd
Stage director: O. Havelka
Set designer: M. ern
Costume designer: J. Zboilov
Choreography: J. Hanuov
II. conductor: J. trunc
Cooperation: Khnv dtsk sbor

Rodolfo: T. ern, J. Garca
Schaunard: J. Hjek, F. Zahradnek
Benoit: P. ervinka, B. Mark
Mimi: Ch. Vasileva, P. Vykopalov
Marcello: M. Brta, S. Sem
Colline: I. Hrachovec, J. Sulenko
Alcindoro: L. Havlk, D. Janota
Musetta: J. Sibera, M. Vyskvorkina
Parpignol: J. Hruka, J. Ondrek
Serant: T. Kyndl, F. Ryav

The final decade of the 19th century witnessed the emergence of new themes in the world of Italian opera, inspired by the realistic literary production of the period.

Having shed the limitations of Romantic idealization, Emile Zolas naturalistic writing aspired to portraying the world with all its dark sides and suffering, an approach which had its parallel in opera in Verismo, a movement characterized by emphasis on subjects dominated by passions, and plots climaxing more often than not with violent, tragic endings.

Ranking among the most brilliant manifestations of Verismo are Giacomo Puccinis Manon Lescaut, La boheme, Tosca, and Madama Butterfly.

The book by Paris artist and author Henry Murger, Scenes de la vie de boheme, first published in 1851, was exceptionally successful, and Puccini became immediately aware of its immense dramatic potential.

The moving story of love between the poet, Rodolfo, and Mimi, a tender young woman too delicate to be able to enjoy a long life, combined with a story of friendship of four young artists at Montmartre, was indeed an ideal theme for an opera. The libretto was supplied by the tandem of leading Verismo opera writers, Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa, with whom the composer had first collaborated on Manon Lescaut, and whose services he was yet to seek, after La boheme, also for Tosca and Madama Butterfly.

La boheme was premiered at Turins Teatro Regio, on February 1, 1896, with Arturo Toscanini conducting. The works seeming lightness, standing in stark contrast to the then still dominant Wagnerian style, at first confused the audience and critics alike, and the first night passed to cool reception. Two months later, however, its presentation at Palermo was already a triumph.

In this opera in the same way as subsequently in Madama Butterfly or Turandot Puccini gave proof of his mastery at capturing local colour in music; Debussy reportedly said he didnt know of anyone who would have achieved a more fitting musical portrayal of Paris in those days than did Puccini.

The first production staged in what is today the home of the Prague State Opera took place on May 3, 1908 (at the then New German Theatre), since when it has received another seven new stagings. The coming production of La boheme will be directed by actor and singer Ondej Havelka who already has to his credit two successful productions: Martin Smolkas opera, Nagano, at the National Theatre in Prague (2004), and Smetanas The Bartered Bride, Puccinis Gianni Schicchi and Leoncavallos I pagliacci at the National Theatre in Brno (2006, 2008).

Performance Info

* Sun, 4th April 2010, 7.00 PM
* Fri, 16th April 2010, 7.00 PM
* Sat, 1st May 2010, 7.00 PM
* Fri, 28th May 2010, 7.00 PM
* Fri, 11th June 2010, 7.00 PM
* Wed, 8th September 2010, 7.00 PM
* Tue, 28th September 2010, 7.00 PM
* Fri, 8th October 2010, 7.00 PM
* Sat, 16th October 2010, 7.00 PM
* Sat, 30th October 2010, 7.00 PM
* Sat, 20th November 2010, 7.00 PM
* Sat, 4th December 2010, 7.00 PM
* Fri, 18th March 2011, 7.00 PM
* Fri, 1st April 2011, 7.00 PM
* Sat, 16th April 2011, 7.00 PM
* Sun, 24th April 2011, 7.00 PM
* Sat, 21st May 2011, 7.00 PM
* Thurs, 2nd June 2011, 7.00PM
* Sat, 18th June 2011, 7.00PM

Running Time: 2 hours 45 minutes with 1 intermission

Customer must exchange voucher at: Bohemia Ticket, Na Prikope 16, Prague 1.

This is a classic black light theatre show based on "Alice in Wonderland" by Lewis Carroll. The show's imagination, poetry and perfect technical effects have been admired by audiences in more than thirty countries on three continents. It is not an exact stage adaptation of the book, but begins where Alice stops being a little girl. On the stage the author takes Alice, with the aid of your fantasy, through all the beautiful and sweet moments of growing up, first loves, the transition to adulthood, gathering experiences, laughter and tears, joy and sadness.

The 'Faust' show is based on motifs from J.W. Goethe's classic work.

The transferral of the classic material into the world.

Staging team Conductor: F. Drs, R. Hein, M. Keprt
Stage director: K. Jernek
Set designer: Z. Kol
Costume designer: O. Filipi
Choreography: D. Wiesner
Chorus master: T. Karlovi
Assistant director: O. Kyndlov

Cast

Duke of Mantua: T. ern, M. Lehotsk, . Ludha, L. Mastro, V. Prolat, N. Vinjakov
Rigoletto, court jester: M. Cavalcanti, R. Haan, V. Chmelo, I. Kusnjer
Gilda, his daughter: H. Jonov, J. Sibera, S. Houda-aturov, A. Todorova, D. Vaktov, M. Vyskvorkina
Sparafucile: M. Brger, I. Hrachovec, L. Hynek-Krmer, L. Mlejnek
Maddalena, his sister: S. mugrov, G. Ibragimova, A. Kalivodov, J. Skorov
Giovanna, Gildas companion: E. Jarkovsk, L. Hilscherov, J. Makov
Count Monterone: O. Korotkov, J. Kruglov
Courtiers: Marullo: O. K
Courtiers: Borsa: L. Havlk, J. Hruka
Count Ceprano: M. Hork, I. Hrachovec, L. Hynek-Krmer, R. Vocel
Countess Ceprano: E. Jarkovsk, J. Makov
Page: P. Bichov, . Knetov, G. Peinov

Verdi was highly captivated by the possibility of bringing a hunchback on stage, a cripple with derision on his lips, tears in his eyes and anxiety in his soul.

A person, who knows well enough his doings are wrong, apprehending all the more the curse fallen on his head. Rigoletto is a tragedy of social injustice and inequality, which is evident both in the title character of the jester as well as in the explicit portrayal of the wanton lifestyle of the nobility.

The masterful opera works of G. Verdi, most characteristic by their drama and melody, still remain part of the core repertory of all of the worlds opera stages.

The 2007/08 season will bring a revival of this production of Leoncavallos La boheme, in a streamlined version involving a new music direction.

Performed in Italian with Czech and English captions.

Performance Info

* Wed, 28th April 2010, 7.00 PM
* Wed, 19th May 2010, 7.00 PM
* Tue, 8th June 2010, 7.00 PM
* Tue, 24th August 2010, 7.00 PM
* Tue, 12th October 2010, 7.00 PM
* Fri, 21st January 2011, 7pm
* Sat, 9th April 2011, 7.00PM
* Tue, 24th May 2011, 7.00PM

Running Time: 2hr 20 mins with 2 intermissions

Customer must exchange voucher at: Bohemia Ticket, Na Prikope 16, Prague 1.

Staging team

Musical arrangement: E. Dovico
Conductor: E. Dovico
Stage director: M. Otava
Set designer: J. Zavarsk
Costume designer: B. Kirste
II. Conductor: M. Keprt
Assistant director: L. Cukr, T. Hinterholzinger

Cast

Barbiere: V. Chmelo, V. Sibera
Almaviva: A. Briscein, J. Bezina, M. rejma
Bartolo: P. Kleka, J. Sulenko
Rosina: H. Jonov, S. Houda-aturov, L. Vernerov, P. Vykopalov
Basilio: I. Hrachovec, L. Mlejnek, A. Plachetka
Berta: S. mugrov, L. Hilscherov, J. Levicov
Fiorillo: M. Hork, O. K
Ofiziale: D. Janota, L. Koverdynsk
Ambrogio: J. Darebnk, J. Honc, M. Svoboda

Who would not know the most famous barber of all time: Figaro, who masterfully commands both his razor and his gorgeous shrewdness that helps Count Almavivo win over his beloved Rosina? Love, tricks and intrigues are the ingredients of Rossinis masterful comic opera.

The sparkling charms of his score, spectacular virtuoso parts performed by the main characters: playful Rosina with her bravura coloraturas and temperamental Figaro as well as the penetrative tempo that the story ticks away with, have ensured the Barber of Seville a permanent place on the global repertoire.

Today, hardly anybody would believe that its first night in Rome on February 20, 1816 turned into one of the biggest scandals in the history of opera! The opera exuberates with irresistible comic scenes; still, there also is a more serious note: for example in the aria about slander by Don Basilio, the music teacher, that has not lost its bitter validity to this very day.

However, the author of the story, the famous French dramatist Pierre Beaumarchais, wrote that he had in the first place intended to indulge in his merry temperament and to give back to theatre its original joyful mood.

Rossinis score immediately supported this intention, and also the new staging by the Prague State Opera has had this goal in mind.

Performed in Italian with Czech and English captions

Performance Info

* Thu, 8th April 2010, 7.00 PM
* Wed, 16th June 2010, 7.00 PM
* Wed, 13th October 2010, 7.00 PM
* Thu, 21st October 2010, 7.00 PM
* Thu, 2nd December 2010, 7.00 PM
* Wed, 23rd March 2011, 7.00PM
* Wed, 27th April 2011, 7.00PM
* Wed, 18th May 2011, 7.00PM

Running Time: 3hrs with 1 intermission

Customer must exchange voucher at: Bohemia Ticket, Na Prikope 16, Prague 1.

The work was made to order (commissioned by the Egyptian viceroy and opera lover Ismail Pasha) for the ceremonial opening of the Suez Canal (November 17, 1869), although Verdi only started writing it after its opening.

Verdi endowed the story of the Ethiopian princess Aida, imprisoned as a slave at the court of Egyptian pharaohs and living out her tragic amorous relationship to an Egyptian chieftain, with fervent music. He created a musical drama full of fairy-tale fantasy yet at the same time realistically convincing. Aida became one of the most renowned opera works ever.

Running time: 2 hours 45 minutes with 1 intermission Performed in Italian with Czech and English captions

Konopiste Castle is located in the beautiful Czech countryside 45 minutes from Prague and dates back to the 14th century. This tour gives an insight into the lives of the people living within its walls.

The Castle was founded by the Benesovec family in 1300 and has over the years changed in architectural style from Gothic to Renaissance and, having been adapted by it most famous (and perhaps infamous) owner, Archduke Ferdinand, from Renaissance to Baroque. Predominantly used for hunting, this charming castle houses a huge collection of historical weapons, period furniture, paintings and tapestries.

Visitors can observe the Archduke’s residential rooms, a large collection of antlers (Ferdinand was an enthusiastic hunter), and a garden with Italian Renaissance statues and greenhouses.

Tour times: Every Saturday and Sunday at 09.00am.

Tour running time: 4 Hours

Musical preparation: Peter Feranec
Conductor: Tom Netopil / Jan Chalupeck
Director: Josef Prdek
Stage design: Jn Zavarsk
Costumes: Eva Farkaov-Zlekov
Choreography: Daniel Wiesner
Dramaturgy: Eva Petrkov
Chorus master: Pavel Vank / Martin Buchta

Figaro: Frantiek Zahradnek / Adam Plachetka
Il conte di Almaviva: Roman Janl / Martin Brta / Vladimr Chmelo / Ji Hjek
La contessa di Almaviva: Helena Kaupov / Jitka Svobodov / Pavla Vykopalov
Susanna: Martina Zadro / Kateina Knkov / Marie Fajtov
Cherubino: Kateina Jalovcov / Stanislava Jirk
Marcellina: Yvona kvrov / Lenka mdov
Bartolo: Ji Kalendovsk / Ludk Vele / Zdenk Plech
Basilio: Jaroslav Bezina / Vladimr Doleal
Don Curzio: Vclav Lemberk / Ji Hruka
Antonio: Ale Hendrych / Bohuslav Mark
Barbarina: Albta Polkov / Radka Sehnoutkov
Ambrosio: Richard Renner / Jan vb
First bridesmaid: Blanka Sldkov / Gabriela Brzdov
Second bridesmaid: Blanka Bezinov / Vra Polednov / Gabriela Brzdov,Orchestra, Choir and Ballet of the National Theatre Opera

There are few operas with such bountiful and intricate action as Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro). The secondary title of Beaumarchaiss stage comedy of the same name, The Day of Madness, fittingly encapsulates its nature. In this opera about jealousy and love, Mozart masterfully creates an entire gallery of main and minor characters dominated by the servant and wit Figaro, who with his fiance, the chamber-maid Susanna, has the courage to stand up to the whimsicality and incorrigible woman-chasing of Count Almaviva.

The opera is staged in Italian original version and Czech and English surtitles are used in the performance.

Performance Info

Tue, 9th March 2010, 7.00 PM

Fri, 4th June 2010, 7.00 PM

Running Time: 3hrs 15mins

Customer must exchange voucher at: Bohemia Ticket, Na Prikope 16, Prague 1.

Welcome new year with music, smile and esprit of operetta and after the performance dance on the stage with wellknown swing orchestra and sing with the most beautiful evergreens.

A GALA EVENING at Prague States Opera starts on 31 December at 8.00pm

Gold Buffet Dinner includes:
A grand buffet with Specialities from Norway to Italy, France to Thailand - oysters, scallops, Parma ham, Norwegian Shrimps,beef fillet, Scottish smoked salmon, French duck liver pate, a selection of cheeses, fresh and exotic fruit platters and of course Full De luxe Bar with No Limits

The Prague State Opera resides in the building which on January 5, 1888 was opened as a Prague German stage. The author of idea - German Theater Association - charged the Vienna atelier of Fellner and Hellmer with a project. Also sharing in the design was the architect of the Vienna Municipal Theater, Karl Hasenauer,

With its spacious auditorium and neo-Rococo decoration, this theater building is among the most beautiful in Europe.

Performance Info

Times: 8pm

Customer must exchange voucher at: Bohemia Ticket, Na Prikope 16, Prague 1.

Swan Lake ranks among the most famous classical ballet titles and forms part of the repertoire of all major theatres worldwide. The German fairy tale about Princess Odette, transfigured into a swan, the evil sorcerer Red Beard and the hapless Prince who forgets about his promise has gained immortality owing to P. I. Tchaikovsky’s music, as well as the preserved original choreography by Lev Ivanov and Marius Petipa. The National Theatre will premiere a new version of this splendid work in the choreography of the world-famous Danish dancer and choreographer Kenneth Greve, who will tailor-make this ballet for our corps de ballet. Our endeavour is to delve down to the story’s roots, to reveal the real depth and symbolism of the work and, while respecting the legacy, to create a theatre and directorial form in keeping with the development of classical dance and theatre within our times.

Customer must exchange voucher at: Bohemia Ticket, Na Prikope 16, Prague 1.

The world famous spa city of Carlsbad lying in a picturesque, forested valley is famous for its 12 thermal springs. First you will visit the glass exhibition at the MOSER factory. Then, as you stroll through the city along the spa colonnades, you will have the chance to try not only the mineral springs, but also the delicious local wafers and the traditional herbal Becherovka liqueur.

- Pick-up is available for all departures from big 3, 5 and 5* hotels and is free of charge.
- Departure point: Republic Square (across from the Powder Tower - see map and photo)
- All excursions are guaranteed in English. German, French, Russian, Spanish and Italian are available on request.
- Children: Free up to the age of 4 (if no seat is requested), special prices for children up to the age of 10. Students (till 26 years): Must present a valid ISIC card.

Tour Info

- 1st Apr to 31st Oct - Mon, Wed, Fri & Sat @ 9.00am

- 1st Nov to 31st Mar - Wed & Sat @ 9.00am

Running Time: 10 Hours

Please present this voucher at Prague Sightseeing Tours booth at the Republic Square, Prague 1 - minimum 20 minutes before the tour starts.

Visit the Karlstejn Castle which was built in the 14th century by the Czech King and Roman Emperor, Charles IV.

At the time, the castle held the treasure of the Holy Roman Empire, including the imperial coronation jewels. We would like to point out that this excursion is physically more demanding.

HOW LONG WILL THE TOUR TAKE ?
The tour lasts approximately 4.5 hours.

WHAT DOES THE TOUR INCLUDE ?
Visit the Karlstejn Castle which was built in the 14th century by the Czech King and Roman Emperor, Charles IV. At the time, the castle held the treasure of the Holy Roman Empire, including the imperial coronation jewels. We would like to point out that this excursion is physically more demanding.

IN WINTER: In case the Karltejn Castle is closed, we arrange an alternative visit to the Cesky Sternberk Castle. The Castle features rich stucco decorations and unique collections of . Admission included.

IS THE TOUR WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE?
Tour is not suitable for disabled guests.

WHAT IS THE PROCEDURE FOR VOUCHER EXCHANGE ?
Client presents voucher to the tour guide at the Republic Square. Voucher must contain name of tour, date and time of taking place, name of client and number of persons.

Tour Info:

Times:

• 1st Apr - 31st Oct: Saturdays & Sundays @ 1.30pm
• 1st Nov - 31st Mar: Tuesdays, Saturdays & Sundays @ 10.15am

National Marionette Theatre presents this brilliant opera in the unique version using the classical marionettes. Tall marionettes as well as the stylish period costumes and original stage effects can be seen in the performance. It is presented in the original Italian librette and lasts about two hours.

The production celebrates Mozart's period and the atmosphere of this era in a form of authentic 18th century spectacle.

Customer must exchange voucher at: Bohemia Ticket, Na Prikope 16, Prague 1.

Musical preparation: Bohumil Kulínský
Conductor: Ondrej Lenárd
Director: Jana Kališová
Stage design: Miloň Kališ
Costumes: Jan Růžička
Preparation of the Choir: Milan Malý
Chorus master: Pavel Vaněk
Choreography: Jaroslava Leufenová

Violetta Valéry: Adriana Kohútková / Marie Fajtová
Flora Bervoix: Jitka Soběhartová
Annina: Stanislava Jirků / Jana Levicová
Alfréd Germont: Tomáš Černý / Valentin Prolat
George Germont: Roman Janál / Ivan Kusnjer
Gaston: Václav Lemberk
Baron Douphal: Aleš Hendrych / Jiří Kubík
Marqius d'Aubigny: Miloslav Podskalský / František Zahradníček
Doctor Grenville: Jiří Kalendovský
Giuseppe: Roman Janoušek / Václav Hajduch
Servant: Jindřich Průša / Pavel Novák
Orchestra, Choir and Ballet of the National Theatre Opera

The operatic story loosely based on Dumas’s novel La Dame aux Camélias about the sick courtesan Violetta and her vain desire to extricate herself from the conventions of society has been tugging at audiences’ heartstrings for more than 150 years. Verdi’s moving music romantically idealises Violetta’s ill-fated love for Alfredo and addresses the spectator not only with its theatrical eff ectiveness but also, and primarily, profound and emotive lyrics.

Running time: 2 hours 30 minutes

The opera is staged in the Italian original version and Czech and English surtitles are used in the performance

Musical preparation: Jakub Hra
Conductor: Jakub Hra / Zbynk Mller
Director: Ji Heman
Stage design: Jaroslav Bnisch
Costumes: Alexandra Gruskov
Lights: Daniel Tesa
Chorus master: Pavel Vank
Choreography: Jan Kodet
Dramaturgy: Beno Blachut

Rusalka: Dana Bureov / Maria Kobielska
Prince: Valentin Prolat / Ale Briscein / Peter Berger
Water Goblin: Martin Gurbal' / tefan Kocn / Miloslav Podskalsk
Witch, Foreign Princess: Dagmar Peckov / Jolana Fogaov / Denisa Hamarov
First Wood Sprite: Yukiko rejmov Kinjo / Kateina Knkov
Second Wood Sprite: Lucie Hjkov / Albta Polkov
Third Wood Sprite: Michaela Kapustov / Stanislava Jirk
Turnspit: Lvia Obrunk Vnosov / Kateina Jalovcov
Gamekeeper: Ivan Kusnjer / Adam Plachetka / Frantiek Zahradnek
Hunter: Ivan Kusnjer / Adam Plachetka / Frantiek Zahradnek
Orchestra, Choir and Ballet of the National Theatre Opera.

Dvoks ardent melodiousness, both tender and dramatically extreme, his masterly deployment of musical motifs and full-blooded orchestral instrumentation, together with Jaroslav Kvapils libretto, reminiscent of Erbens simple and at the same time extremely cogent ballads, make Rusalka a work of sheer rapturous beauty, touching a chord with audiences irrespective of age.

It is customary to consider Rusalka a fairy-tale. The fantasticality of its action and the characters dryads, the Water Goblin, fairies, the Witch are indisputably fairy-tale-like.

However, despite its fairy-tale nature this paramount Dvok work bears in itself a profound message encrypted in the fairy-tale scenes, a message about the basic arrangement of powers, elements, energies and passions in the natural, i.e. also human, world.

The story of Rusalka is built upon a number of pagan mythological symbols, which we it would seem understand because they speak to our unconscious and to our hearts.

The new Rusalka staging will be crafted by the Artistic Director of the National Theatre Opera, Ji Heman.

The double-role of the Witch and the Foreign Princess will be performed by the famous Czech mezzo-soprano Dagmar Peckov.

Orchestra, Choir and Ballet of the National Theatre Opera.

The opera is staged in Czech original version and English subtitles are used in the performance

Performance Info

* Sat, 10th April 2010, 7.00 PM
* Sat, 1st May 2010, 7.00 PM
* Wed, 19th May 2010, 7.00 PM

Customer must exchange voucher at: Bohemia Ticket, Na Prikope 16, Prague 1.

From the meeting point on Republic Square, a bus will take you to the Vltava River where an air-conditioned cruise boat awaits you. During the 2 hour cruise, a buffet lunch will be served, accompanied by pleasant music. The tour ends on the river bank by the Intercontinental Hotel.

Tour Info

• 1st April - 31st Oct: Daily @ 11.30am

• 1st Nov - 31st Mar: Fri, Sat & Sun @ 11.30am

Duration: Approx 2.5 hrs

Departure point: Republic Square

Call +420 222314 661 or + 420222314 655 at least 1 working day before departure to arrange Hotel pick-up.Tour departure points (with no hotel pick-up) is from Republic Square(across from the powder tower)

During the grand city tour, you will be given all the basic information about Golden Prague's historic monuments - the State Opera, the National Museum, Wenceslas Square, the Charles Square, Prague Castle. There a walk around the Castle courtyards awaits you, where amongst other things, you will have the opportunity to see St. Vitus Cathedral. The bus will then take you across the Vltava to the Old Town - St. Nicholas church, the Tn Cathedral and the Old Town Hall with its astronomical clock (HORLOGE) and apostles. Here, not far from the modern city centre, the tour ends. Visit to the Castle interior is included only in Tour 3a.

WHAT DOES THE TOUR INCLUDE?
The city tour passes the Prague State Opera, the National Museum, Wenceslas Square and the Prague Castle District. Enjoy a walking tour along the Archbishop´s Palace, visit of St. Vitus Cathedral, the Royal Palace and back via the Golden Lane. Then the tour continues through the Jewish Ghetto to the Old Town Square surrounded by Old Town Hall with the famous Astronomical Clock, Tyn and St Nicholas Churches.

Tour Info

Tour Times: Daily from 09.30am
Running Time: Approx 3.5 Hours

Tour is not suitable for disabled guests.

Note: Please present this voucher at Prague Sightseeing Tours boot at the Republic Square, Prague 1 - minimum 20 minutes before the tour starts.

Musical preparation: Ji Kout
Conductor: Ondrej Lenrd
Director: Ji Nekvasil
Stage design and costumes: Daniel Dvok
Chorus master: Pavel Vank
Dramaturgy: Pavel Petrnk

Grandmother: Lenka mdov
Laca: Tom ern
teva: Valentin Prolat
Kostelnika: Eva Urbanov
Jenfa: Dana Bureov / Maria Kobielska
Foreman: Vratislav K
Mayor: Ludk Vele / Bohuslav Mark
Mayor's Wife: Jitka Sobhartov
Aunt: Stanislava Jirk
Karolka: Albta Polkov
Jano: Michaela rmov
Barena: Lvia Obrunk Vnosov
Auntie: Hana Beranov / Romana Kajzlerov
Man: Pavel Novk / Jindich Pra
Orchestra, Choir and Ballet of the National Theatre Opera

Janeks world-famous drama presents human relationships formed by the harsh environment of a selfcontained rural community where one lives constantly under the watch of others.

This plagues the life of Jenfa and, above all, influences the conduct of her stepmother, Kostelnika (the Sacristian), who at any cost strives to maintain her position and the respect of the whole village. She does so through secretly murdering Jenfas extramarital child.

A co-production with Opera Ireland Dublin and Latvias Nacionalas Opera Riga

The opera is staged in Czech original version and English and German surtitles are used in the performance.

Performance Info

* Sun, 14th March 2010, 7.30 PM
* Wed, 17th March 2010, 7.00 PM
* Fri, 14th May 2010, 7.00 PM

Running Time: 2hrs 40 mins

Customer must exchange voucher at: Bohemia Ticket, Na Prikope 16, Prague 1.

Conductor: E. Dovico, R. Hein, M. Keprt, F. Drs
Stage director: A. Bernard
Set designer: A. Camera
Costume designer: C. Ricotti
Choreography: G. Santucci
Lighting designer: P. Mes
Chorus master: T. Karlovi
Assistant director: O. Kyndlov

Cast

Violetta Valery: M. Vyskvorkina, M. Strauss Evrard, S. Prochzkov, A. Todorova, M. Fajtov
Flora Bervoix: S. mugrov, A. Miro, J. Levicov
Annina: E. Jarkovsk, D. Koklesov, J. Makov
Alfredo Germont: A. Briscein, T. ern, P. Do, L. Mastro, M. rejma
Giorgio Germont: M. Cavalcanti, V. Chmelo, M. Brta, S. Sem
Gaston: J. Moravec, L. Havlk, J. Hruka
Baron Douphol: R. Vocel, F. Zahradnek, O. K
Marquis dObigny: I. Hrachovec, M. Hork, L. Mlejnek
Doctor Grenvil: M. Brger, O. Korotkov, L. Hynek-Krmer

Verdis La traviata has figured on the repertoire of this opera house ever since its foundation, when the new company co-opted the production of Pragues German EstatesTheatre.

It then served chiefly as a vehicle for guest-appearances by illustrious international singers, including among others the legendary Australian soprano, Nellie Melby (April 18, 1900).

The first authentic new staging was mounted by the New German Theatre (todays Prague State Opera) on November 9, 1919, under the baton of Georg Szll, followed by a string of further productions, in 1930, 1934, 1945, 1959, 1979, and most recently, on October 7, 1982, which was directed by Ladislav tros, with sets designed by Vladimr Nvlt and costumes by Josef Jelnek. That production has since ranked alongside the Prague State Operas most successful titles, by the end of the 2005/2006 season reaching a total of 487 performances.

The new staging will be taken care of by an international creative team headed by the French director, Arnaud Bernard, whose projects in recent years have included productions of, among others, the operas, Romo et Juliette at Chicago, with Roberto Alagna and Angela Gheorghiu (1999); Lelisir damore at the Thtre du Capitole de Toulouse, with Marcelo Alvarez (2001); Lakm at the Teatro Massimo in Palermo; and Romo et Juliette in Tokyo (2003); Luisa Miller at the Nationale Reise Opera in the Netherlands; Romo et Juliette in Beijing; and Le Roi de Lahore in Venice (2004); and most recently, during the current season, La Boheme at the Arena of Verona.

The productions music direction was commissioned to the Italian conductor, Enrico Dovico, a permanent guest conductor of the Prague State Opera.

In La traviata, to the libretto from the novel by Alexandre Dumas the Younger, La Dame aux camlias, telling the story of Marie Duplessis, a noted courtesan and idol of the 1840s Parisian society, Verdi in fact created historys first major opera dealing with a contemporary social theme.

This was only one of the works several aspects that proved unpalatable for the audience at its premiere in Venice, in 1853: beyond that, they were similarly shocked by the principal part there being assigned to a courtesan, and that moreover she was portrayed as a heroine.

Consequently, the premiere ended by a fiasco. Soon thereafter, nonetheless, Verdis La traviata scored its first triumphs, and ever since then has remained a hugely loved repertoire staple.

Performed in Italian with Czech captions.

Performance Info

* Sat, 10th April 2010, 7.00 PM
* Sat, 17th April 2010, 7.00 PM
* Fri, 30th April 2010, 7.00 PM
* Thu, 6th May 2010, 7.00 PM
* Sat, 15th May 2010, 7.00 PM
* Sun, 30th May 2010, 7.00 PM
* Sat, 19th June 2010, 7.00 PM
* Fri, 20th August 2010, 7.00 PM
* Sun, 22nd August 2010, 7.00 PM
* Sat, 28th August 2010, 7.00 PM
* Fri, 3rd September 2010, 7.00 PM
* Fri, 10th September 2010, 7.00 PM
* Sat, 18th December 2010, 7.00 PM
* Tue, 28th December 2010, 7.00 PM
* Sat, 22nd January 2011, 7.00 PM
* Fri, 25th February 2011, 7.00 PM
* Tue, 15th March 2011, 7.00 PM
* Thu, 21st April 2011, 7.00 PM
* Fri, 29th April 2011, 7.00 PM
* Sat, 7th May 2011, 7.00 PM
* Fri, 17th June 2011, 7.00PM

Running Time: 2 hours 45 minutes with 2 intermissions

Customer must exchange voucher at: Bohemia Ticket, Na Prikope 16, Prague 1.

Staging team Conductor: M. Keprt
Stage director: K. Nmec
Set designer: U. Hstebeck, K. Kut
Costume designer: J. Jelnek
Choreography: O. anda
Chorus master: T. Karlovi

Cast

Abigail, slave: M. Mlkov, A. Todorova
Nabucco, king of Babylon: R. Haan, M. Brta
Ismael, nephew of Judaic king: I. Jan, R. Samek, N. Vinjakov, M. Vlek
Zachary, Jewish Supreme Pontiff: O. Korotkov, J. Kruglov, L. Hynek-Krmer
Fenena, Nabuccos daughter: A. Kalivodov, J. Levicov, J. Skorov, P. Vykopalov
High Priest of Baal: L. Hynek-Krmer, L. Mlejnek, R. Vocel
Abdallo, Babylonian chieftain: L. Havlk, J. Hruka
Anna, Zacharys sister: H. Jonov, D. Koklesov, D. Vaktov

Although Nabucco is only Verdis third opera, he has managed to create a highly suggestive work on the biblical topic.

He was first captivated by the beginning of psalm 136 in the libretto: Va, pensiero, sullali dorate (Fly, thought, upon gilded wings...), which inspired him to a spontaneous composition of a choir, whose fiery melody and rhythm made it into a song of liberation sung all over Italy.

He finished the whole opera within a few weeks after that. The passionate music of the piece about the liberation of Jews from Egyptian captivity fully corresponded to the mood of the populace, yearning for liberation from Austro-Hungarian power and the unification of Italy.

Performed in Italian with Czech and English captions

Performance Info

* Fri, 9th April 2010, 7.00 PM
* Wed, 5th May 2010, 7.00 PM
* Sat, 21st August 2010, 7.00 PM
* Thu, 26th August 2010, 7.00 PM
* Thu, 14th October 2010, 7.00 PM
* Sat, 13th November 2010, 7.00PM
* Sat, 11th December 2010. 7.00PM
* Sat, 12th March 2011, 7.00PM
* Tue, 26th April 2011, 7.00PM
* Sun, 22nd May 2011, 7.00PM
* Sat, 11th June 2011, 7.00PM

Running Time: 2hrs 15mins with 1 intermission

Customer must exchange voucher at: Bohemia Ticket, Na Prikope 16, Prague 1.