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How is an opera made? Workshop

01/04/25, 9:00 / Janáčkovo divadlo (Janáček Theatre)

Workshop for 1st - 5th grade of elementary school What, but mainly who, is needed to create an opera performance? And how would it turn out if the children became scenographers, costume designers, or even an orchestra for a while? We will find that out together at the How to make opera workshop!

Manon Lescaut

02/04/25, 19:00 / Janáčkovo divadlo (Janáček Theatre)

“Manon is a heroine I believe in and therefore cannot fail to win the hearts of the audience. Why couldn't there be two operas about Manon? A woman like Manon can have more than one lover. Massenet feels her like a Frenchman, with powder and minuets. I will feel it like an Italian, with a desperate passion," declared Puccini determinedly, when his publisher tried to talk him out of composing an opera on a theme that had already been set to music. And he did well, because Manon Lescaut has been one of his great successes since its premiere in Turin in 1893. He kept what he promised and offered his audience passion, despair and hope that overcomes even the tragic end of the main character. After all, love never dies.

Salome

03/04/25, 19:00 / Janáčkovo divadlo (Janáček Theatre)

The girl is dancing. One by one, in sensual movement, her seven veils fall to the ground. She dances to please King Herod, and she only wants one thing in return. The head of the man she loves. If he does not want to return her love, Salome longs at least for the kiss of his dead mouth… Expressive, short and shocking, that's how Strauss's opera Salome based on the play by Oscar Wilde could be briefly described. The story inspired by the Bible about the lovely Salome, the daughter of King Herod, and her obsessive love for the prophet Jochanaan really caused quite a scandal when it premiered.

The Marriage of Figaro

04/04/25, 19:00 / Janáčkovo divadlo (Janáček Theatre)

Without borders or beyond the border? How long will Rosina and Almaviva's true love last, which was supposed to be forever, and when will the innocent flirtation with Cherubin turn into something much more serious? Where are the boundaries in human relationships...

The Marriage of Figaro

05/04/25, 17:00 / Janáčkovo divadlo (Janáček Theatre)

Without borders or beyond the border? How long will Rosina and Almaviva's true love last, which was supposed to be forever, and when will the innocent flirtation with Cherubin turn into something much more serious? Where are the boundaries in human relationships...

Dalibor

06/04/25, 17:00 / Janáčkovo divadlo (Janáček Theatre)

Today the ortel will be called and the culprit will be sacrificed to the law... Things are boiling over among the people in the courtroom where the trial of Dalibor is taking place. Is he guilty of murder or just defending his right? The victim's sister Milada implacably calls for severe punishment for her brother's death, but meeting Dalibor face-to-face shakes her convictions. As the king decides, at a time when everyone present seems to be playing their own political game…

How is an opera made? Workshop

07/04/25, 9:00 / Janáčkovo divadlo (Janáček Theatre)

What, but mainly who, is needed to create an opera performance? And how would it turn out if the children became scenographers, costume designers, or even an orchestra for a while? We will find that out together at the How to make opera workshop!

How is an opera made? Workshop

08/04/25, 9:00 / Janáčkovo divadlo (Janáček Theatre)

What, but mainly who, is needed to create an opera performance? And how would it turn out if the children became scenographers, costume designers, or even an orchestra for a while? We will find that out together at the How to make opera workshop!

How is an opera made? Workshop

09/04/25, 9:00 / Janáčkovo divadlo (Janáček Theatre)

What, but mainly who, is needed to create an opera performance? And how would it turn out if the children became scenographers, costume designers, or even an orchestra for a while? We will find that out together at the How to make opera workshop!

How is an opera made? Workshop for the second grade of primary and secondary schools

11/04/25, 9:00 / Janáčkovo divadlo (Janáček Theatre)

Where did opera originate? What is a libretto? Who is the inspector? And what does a scenographer need to know? You will learn this and much more at our workshop. Participants will learn about the opera genre, the production process, the operation of the theater and the professions that work in the theater. It also includes a taste of opera singing.

Carmen

11/04/25, 19:00 / Janáčkovo divadlo (Janáček Theatre)

French esprit and Spanish passion are hidden in the music of Bizet's Carmen. Finally, who does not know the immortal opera hits - the famous Habanera or the aria of the toreador Escamillo. But what if there is something more hidden behind the story of love's flightiness?

Jakobín

13/04/25, 17:00 / Janáčkovo divadlo (Janáček Theatre)

We are from the Czech Republic and you ask if we can sing? An unknown couple arrives in a small Czech village from abroad, and most of the locals watch them with distrust. Only the old teacher Benda, a lover of music, opens his door to them, only to discover that the strangers are closer than they might think.

Nabucco

16/04/25, 19:00 / Janáčkovo divadlo (Janáček Theatre)

Is Verdi's famous Nabucco just an opera about the desire for freedom? Jiří Heřman's production offers an engaging look at the story of the Babylonian king and the Jewish people. It centers on family relationships and King Nebuchadnezzar himself. The opera, full of spectacular choirs and captivating singing groups, has been one of the most popular titles in our repertoire for 35 years.

Salome

19/04/25, 17:00 / Janáčkovo divadlo (Janáček Theatre)

The girl is dancing. One by one, in sensual movement, her seven veils fall to the ground. She dances to please King Herod, and she only wants one thing in return. The head of the man she loves. If he does not want to return her love, Salome longs at least for the kiss of his dead mouth…

Manon Lescaut

20/04/25, 17:00 / Janáčkovo divadlo (Janáček Theatre)

Love knows no bounds, my guilt will be forgotten, but my love will not die... The beautiful Manon is no stranger to any human weakness - she would like the love of the young knight Des Grieux and a life of luxury and wealth that only the old banker Géront can provide her... But everything has its own price and not even love can save everything.

Papageno plays the magic flute

27/04/25, 14:00 / Reduta Theatre

Children belong to the theater and the theater belongs to children! And they are destined for an epic fairy tale full of magic, feathers and adventure about a queen whose only daughter has been kidnapped by the evil warlock Monostatos, and therefore entrusts Prince Tamino to free Princess Pamina with the help of the birder Papageno.

Salome

28/04/25, 19:00 / Janáčkovo divadlo (Janáček Theatre)

The girl is dancing. One by one, in sensual movement, her seven veils fall to the ground. She dances to please King Herod, and she only wants one thing in return. The head of the man she loves. If he does not want to return her love, Salome longs at least for the kiss of his dead mouth…

Hurvínek sells the bride

03/05/25, 14:00 / Reduta Theatre

Daddy, how is a bride sold? How did you come to know that someone would sell a bride, Hurvínek? Well, I read here: The National Theatre in Brno is performing Bedřich Smetana's opera The Bartered Bride. So how is it, Daddy? Well, you know, it's just like... how should I put it to you... it's a trick to buy a bride for yourself. So now I'm a fool - is it being sold or bought? You know what, Hurvajz, take Žeryk and Mánička and we'll go to the opera, it'll be easier than explaining it to you!

Hurvínek sells the bride

03/05/25, 14:00 / Reduta Theatre

Daddy, how is a bride sold? How did you come to know that someone would sell a bride, Hurvínek? Well, I read here: The National Theatre in Brno is performing Bedřich Smetana's opera The Bartered Bride. So how is it, Daddy? Well, you know, it's just like... how should I put it to you... it's a trick to buy a bride for yourself. So now I'm a fool - is it being sold or bought? You know what, Hurvajz, take Žeryk and Mánička and we'll go to the opera, it'll be easier than explaining it to you!

Hurvínek sells the bride

03/05/25, 18:00 / Reduta Theatre

Daddy, how is a bride sold? How did you come to know that someone would sell a bride, Hurvínek? Well, I read here: The National Theatre in Brno is performing Bedřich Smetana's opera The Bartered Bride. So how is it, Daddy? Well, you know, it's just like... how should I put it to you... it's a trick to buy a bride for yourself. So now I'm a fool - is it being sold or bought? You know what, Hurvajz, take Žeryk and Mánička and we'll go to the opera, it'll be easier than explaining it to you!

Rusalka

04/05/25, 18:00 / Janáčkovo divadlo (Janáček Theatre)

Director David Radok and his Rusalka as a fateful drama about unfulfilled desires and human failure, about the contradictory conflict between love and erotic desire, a drama about the sinful human soul. The production will be another contribution to the Year of Czech Music. Since its creation, Dvořák's Rusalka has been one of the most beloved and performed Czech operas, not only thanks to its beautiful and unique music, but also to Jaroslav Kvapil's poetic and timeless libretto, which conceals endless symbolism. The theme is perfect for David Radok, who will create a multilayered production full of strong emotions for the first time in the Czech Republic.

David Radok's set design is based on the concept of Rusalka by set designer Lars-Ake Thessman, presented at the GöteborgsOperan in 2012.

Manon Lescaut

11/05/25, 18:00 / Janáčkovo divadlo (Janáček Theatre)

Love knows no bounds, guilt falls into oblivion, but my love will not die... The beautiful Manon is no stranger to any weakness - she wanted the love of the young knight Des Grieux and a life of luxury and wealth that only the old banker Géront can provide... But everything has its price and not even love can save everything. “Manon is a heroine I believe in, and that's why you can't help but win the hearts of the audience. Why couldn't there be two operas about Manon? A woman like Manon can have more than one lover. Massenet feels her like a Frenchman, with powder and minuets. I will feel it like an Italian, with a desperate passion," declared Puccini determinedly, when his publisher tried to talk him out of composing an opera on a theme that had already been set to music. And he did well, because Manon Lescaut has been one of his great successes since its premiere in Turin in 1893. He kept what he promised and offered his audience passion, despair and hope that overcomes even the tragic end of the main characters. After all, love never dies.

Veselá vdova

13/05/25, 19:00 / Janáčkovo divadlo (Janáček Theatre)

The idea for The Merry Widow was found by librettist Leo Stein in the form of a French comedy, which he discovered by chance while rummaging through the library on a visit. The originally intended composer was not interested and the choice fell on the young Franz Lehár. If it was an intervention of fate, then he turned out to be very lucky. Lehár, with a Hungarian mother and a Moravian father, apparently had a flair for melodies, swing and wit thanks to his mixed family heritage. The Merry Widow's number is every little musical gift, and melodies like U Maxima jsem znam, the song about Vilije, Women, women and others quickly became famous. Lehár also became famous thanks to The Merry Widow, and today his operetta is also in the repertoire of the New York MET. The Merry Widow is returning to the Brno stage after almost thirty years, and an already experienced team will take over. Director Magdalena Švecová, together with choreographer Martin Pack and artists Zuzana Přidalová and David Janošek, are the authors of the great and rich productions of Ferda Mravenc and La bohème. So you can look forward to the charm of Paris at the turn of the century with more pageantry.

Carmen

14/05/25, 19:00 / Janáčkovo divadlo (Janáček Theatre)

French esprit and Spanish passion are hidden in the music of Bizet's Carmen. Finally, who does not know the immortal opera hits - the famous Habanera or the aria of the toreador Escamillo. But what if there is something more hidden behind the story of love's flightiness?

How is an opera made? Workshop for the second grade of primary and secondary schools

16/05/25, 9:00 / Janáčkovo divadlo (Janáček Theatre)

Where did opera originate? What is a libretto? Who is the inspector? And what does a scenographer need to know? You will learn this and much more at our workshop. Participants will learn about the opera genre, the production process, the operation of the theater and the professions that work in the theater. It also includes a taste of opera singing. The participants will be offered several connected activities, which should give them the opportunity to look under the hood of the functioning of the opera theater, the opera genre and its demands. The workshop also includes a short tour of the Janáček Theater.

Její pastorkyňa

16/05/25, 19:00 / Janáčkovo divadlo (Janáček Theatre)

Worse than a scar on the face are scars on the soul.

Her Shepherdess is one of Janáček's most famous works and is a permanent part of the repertoire of the Brno Opera. It started with a realistic drama by Gabriela Preissová, which the composer himself adapted into the form of an opera libretto. Although he had to significantly shorten the text of the drama, he succeeded in deepening the effect of the tragic story from the Moravian countryside. The spendthrift and fickle Števa, the fierce and yet at heart kind Laca, and above all the inexorable Kostelnička, whose efforts to maintain her position and respect in the village community will lead her to murder the child of her shelter, Jenůfa. Janáček (1854–1928) captured the individual characters in a masterly dramatic shorthand that is chilling and at the same time evokes compassion and understanding in us. The final form of the work, marked by the death of the composer's daughter Olga, led to a long and thorny road. After the successful premiere in Brno in 1904, her pastor had to wait twelve long years before Janáček's efforts were crowned with well-deserved success on other domestic and foreign stages.

Bartered Bride

23/05/25, 19:00 / Janáčkovo divadlo (Janáček Theatre)

The plot takes us to a village where Jeník and Marenka live, two young people who like each other. However, Mařenka is to marry the son of a rich farmer, Mícha, to whom her father is in debt. But the young girl is not going to just give up her love and refuses to marry the chosen groom. Jeník does it smartly and uses matchmaker Kecal. But he and Mařenka don't talk about their plans and the whole thing gets a little messy... Ondřej Havelka created a masterfully played musical theater that is based on beautiful folk traditions, but at the same time found a unique perspective on the whole opera. It takes place not, as is usually the custom, in the summer during the harvest, but during the carnival, or as we call the carnival in Moravia! So you can look forward not only to the comedians in the 3rd act, but also to a number of true Moravian carnival masquerades.

Jenufa

31/05/25, 19:00 / Janáčkovo divadlo (Janáček Theatre)

Worse than a scar on the face are scars on the soul. Her Shepherdess is one of Janáček's most famous works and is a permanent part of the repertoire of the Brno Opera. It started with a realistic drama by Gabriela Preissová, which the composer himself adapted into the form of an opera libretto. Although he had to significantly shorten the text of the drama, he succeeded in deepening the effect of the tragic story from the Moravian countryside. The spendthrift and fickle Števa, the fierce and yet at heart kind Laca, and above all the inexorable Kostelnička, whose efforts to maintain her position and respect in the village community will lead her to murder the child of her shelter, Jenůfa. Janáček (1854–1928) captured the individual characters in a masterly dramatic shorthand that is chilling and at the same time evokes compassion and understanding in us. The final form of the work, marked by the death of the composer's daughter Olga, led to a long and thorny road. After the successful premiere in Brno in 1904, her pastor had to wait twelve long years before Janáček's efforts were crowned with well-deserved success on other domestic and foreign stages.

How is an opera made? Workshop for 1st - 5th grade elementary school

02/06/25, 9:00 / Janáčkovo divadlo (Janáček Theatre)

Workshop for 1st – 5th grade elementary school What, but especially who, is needed to create an opera performance? And what would it be like if children became set designers, costume designers, or even an orchestra for a while? We will find out together at the workshop How Opera is Made! So what will we experience together: Getting to know the opera genre and some opera works. We will find out who works in the opera. We will try out some professions. We will learn selected theatrical terms. We will sing.

Jakobín

02/06/25, 10:00 / Janáčkovo divadlo (Janáček Theatre)

We are from Bohemia and you ask if we can sing? An unknown couple from abroad arrives in a small Czech village and most of the locals watch them with distrust. Only the old teacher Benda, a music lover, opens his door to them, only to discover that the foreigners are closer to them than one might think. Music in the main role, this is how Dvořák's opera Jacobin could be summarized, because it is precisely music that can change the fate of all the characters in the opera. At the same time, Dvořák created a charming picture of a Czech town from the Enlightenment period populated by the peculiar figures of the music-loving teacher Benda, his stubborn daughter Terinka in love with the teacher's young man Jiřík, or the pompous burgrave Filip. Perhaps it was a fond memory of the circumstances of his own youth that brought so many charming, rich melodies, both playful and melancholic, to Dvořák's music, whether it be the famous scene of the school cantata, the duet "We Wandered Abroad" or Juliet's Lullaby. What better opera to start the season of the Year of Czech Music than Jacobin, Dvořák's tribute to Czech music and the people who love it above all else?

Tour of the Janáček Theatre

02/06/25, 10:00 / Janáčkovo divadlo (Janáček Theatre)

We are celebrating 140 years since the opening of the National Theatre in Brno! Tours of theatre buildings are very popular among visitors. In all buildings of the National Theatre Brno, knowledgeable guides are available to you, who will not only introduce you to their history and construction development, but will also tell you various interesting facts and tidbits that you will not just hear. You will also get to places inaccessible to ordinary spectators, such as backstage or the technical rooms of the theatre. The tour begins at the MAIN ENTRANCE to the Janáček Theatre.

How is an opera made? Workshop for 1st - 5th grade elementary school

03/06/25, 9:00 / Janáčkovo divadlo (Janáček Theatre)

Workshop for 1st – 5th grade elementary school What, but especially who, is needed to create an opera performance? And what would it be like if children became set designers, costume designers, or even an orchestra for a while? We will find out together at the workshop How Opera is Made! So what will we experience together: Getting to know the opera genre and some opera works. We will find out who works in the opera. We will try out some professions. We will learn selected theatrical terms. We will sing.

Carmen

04/06/25, 19:00 / Janáčkovo divadlo (Janáček Theatre)

The music of Bizet's Carmen hides French esprit and Spanish passion. After all, who doesn't know immortal opera hits - the famous Habanera, or the aria of the bullfighter Escamillo. But what if there's something more hidden behind the story of the fleeting nature of love? At the beginning was a short novel by the French writer Prosper Merimée about Don José, who deserted the army because of a foolish passion for a wild gypsy, became a smuggler and a murderer. Carmen, directed by Tomáš Pilar, returns to the original story and reveals additional layers of individual characters - the characters here are mainly people who came from completely different backgrounds. It's not just about Carmen's fleeting and unbridled love, which the jealous José cannot cope with. It is a clash of two worlds – the orderly, neat world of José and Micaëla, bound by predetermined rules, and the world of gypsies and smugglers living day to day, without laws and governed by momentary impulses. Their worlds suddenly intersect, but this difference creates tension and a clash that leads to the complete destruction of both of them. Neither of them is able to prevent it, because neither is willing or able to back down.

Hurvínek sells the bride

08/06/25, 14:00 / Reduta Theatre

Daddy, how is a bride sold? How did you come to know that someone would sell a bride, Hurvínek? Well, I read here: The National Theatre in Brno is performing Bedřich Smetana's opera The Bartered Bride. So how is it, Daddy? Well, you know, it's just like... how should I put it to you... it's a trick to buy a bride for yourself. So now I'm a fool - is it being sold or bought? You know what, Hurvajz, take Žeryk and Mánička and we'll go to the opera, it'll be easier than explaining it to you!

Hurvínek sells the bride

09/06/25, 10:00 / Reduta Theatre

Daddy, how is a bride sold? How did you come to know that someone would sell a bride, Hurvínek? Well, I read here: The National Theatre in Brno is performing Bedřich Smetana's opera The Bartered Bride. So how is it, Daddy? Well, you know, it's just like... how should I put it to you... it's a trick to buy a bride for yourself. So now I'm a fool - is it being sold or bought? You know what, Hurvajz, take Žeryk and Mánička and we'll go to the opera, it'll be easier than explaining it to you!

King Roger

12/06/25, 11:00 / Janáčkovo divadlo (Janáček Theatre)

Two worldviews, one border between them – one embodies reason and light, the other is elemental, dark and irrational. One night, a charismatic shepherd arrives at the Christian court of King Roger, disrupting the established order of Christian values ​​and worldview. Does his teaching bring joy and goodness or only destruction and chaos? The opera King Roger by Polish composer Karol Szymanowski does not offer a clear answer; he himself described it as a mystery whose theme is man’s self-knowledge, his sexuality and spirituality.

Workshop: How is opera made x How is ballet made?

13/06/25, 11:00 / Janáčkovo divadlo (Janáček Theatre)

For the second grade of elementary schools, high schools and secondary vocational schools Introduce students to theater genres in a different way! What do opera and ballet have in common and how do they differ? What does the process of creating a production look like from the first idea to the finished performance? What professions work in the theater and what do we actually need them for? What do a choreographer, director, costume designer or set designer have to think about to make a performance successful? We will find the answer to these and many other questions together at the workshop – How is opera made x How is ballet made? The workshop also includes a short tour of the Janáček Theater.

King Roger

13/06/25, 19:00 / Janáčkovo divadlo (Janáček Theatre)

Two worldviews, one border between them – one embodies reason and light, the other is elemental, dark and irrational. One night, a charismatic shepherd arrives at the Christian court of King Roger, disrupting the established order of Christian values ​​and worldview. Does his teaching bring joy and goodness or only destruction and chaos? The opera King Roger by Polish composer Karol Szymanowski does not offer a clear answer; he himself described it as a mystery whose theme is man’s self-knowledge, his sexuality and spirituality.

King Roger

15/06/25, 18:00 / Janáčkovo divadlo (Janáček Theatre)

Two worldviews, one border between them – one embodies reason and light, the other is elemental, dark and irrational. One night, a charismatic shepherd arrives at the Christian court of King Roger, disrupting the established order of Christian values ​​and worldview. Does his teaching bring joy and goodness or only destruction and chaos? The opera King Roger by Polish composer Karol Szymanowski does not offer a clear answer; he himself described it as a mystery whose theme is man’s self-knowledge, his sexuality and spirituality.

King Roger

24/06/25, 19:00 / Janáčkovo divadlo (Janáček Theatre)

Two worldviews, one border between them – one embodies reason and light, the other is elemental, dark and irrational. One night, a charismatic shepherd arrives at the Christian court of King Roger, disrupting the established order of Christian values ​​and worldview. Does his teaching bring joy and goodness or only destruction and chaos? The opera King Roger by Polish composer Karol Szymanowski does not offer a clear answer; he himself described it as a mystery whose theme is man’s self-knowledge, his sexuality and spirituality.