Pop

It can't even get any closer. During the chamber music programs, you sit so close to the musicians that you can touch them. You will find out exactly how each instrument works and become part of the whole concert. The number of players will be limited and the audience will also be limited. Play along with the Philharmonic, ask questions during the concert, sing, dance. Everything is allowed. Without barriers and inhibitions, with music between us. The concert is intended for parents and their children aged 4-9. Barbara Tolarová violin Věra Drápelová clarinet Linda Cogan piano the concert is performed by Kristýna Drášilová and Magdalena Dostálová

The adaptation of John Updike's novel The Witches of Eastwick first became a hit movie, in which three desperate women played by Cher, Michelle Pfeiffer and Susan Sarandon spend their bored days in a small town and decide to charm a funny, intelligent, attentive and charming man. played by Jack Nicholson. For the Czech musical audience, however, the American film stars in their ideas of what the residents of Eastwick look like were replaced by the actors of our theater, in addition to the aforementioned Petr Štěpán, Petr Gazdík and the unforgettable Martin Havelka also shone in the lead role. A number of actresses took turns in the female trio, many of whom are still members of our troupe. "Enthralling, dazzling, shining with professionalism, sexy!" That's how theater critics of Brno's Čarodějka described it already during the first performance, and there is no reason to assume that it will be any different the second time around. The author duo John Dempsey (libretto and lyrics) and Dana P. Rowe (music) wrote the successful stage version of the work, which had its world premiere in 2000 at London's Drury Lane Theater and was based on the best traditions of the classic Broadway musical, which was also confirmed on domestic stage.

The ballet evening presents the works of leading contemporary choreographers Jiří Kylián and Nach Duat. The title Vigil moves Ballet NdB to a higher European level again and promises the audience a breathtaking experience of the movement genius of the creators and the extraordinary interpretation of our dancers.

There is a concert/minifest called MoonFest, which is primarily focused on concerts of symphonic metal genres and its offshoots. For fans of this genre, we have an amazing triumvirate of bands that will get your blood pumping and out of your chair right in front of the stage! The fresh Brno rock-metal band Decameron was founded in 2023 and plays mainly its own work + some covers. The band does not like to be boxed into a specific genre, but the female vocals of the singer Petra gently indicate which direction they are looking and we are very grateful for that. The band released their first EP in 2024 and will present their best in Melodka.

Courtesans from 25th Avenue formed in 1989 and quickly gained attention and status as a cult club band of the 90s with their energetic concerts. They were the first Czech band after the Velvet Revolution to win the Marlboro Rock-In competition, which opened the door to their first album with a major label. Since then, they have five studio albums to their credit, which went down in the history of Czech rock music. The Courtesans are synonymous with the unbridled energy and authentic rock performance that fans loved more than three decades ago.

The adaptation of John Updike's novel The Witches of Eastwick first became a hit movie, in which three desperate women played by Cher, Michelle Pfeiffer and Susan Sarandon spend their bored days in a small town and decide to charm a funny, intelligent, attentive and charming man. played by Jack Nicholson. For the Czech musical audience, however, the American film stars in their ideas of what the residents of Eastwick look like were replaced by the actors of our theater, in addition to the aforementioned Petr Štěpán, Petr Gazdík and the unforgettable Martin Havelka also shone in the lead role. A number of actresses took turns in the female trio, many of whom are still members of our troupe. "Enthralling, dazzling, shining with professionalism, sexy!" That's how theater critics of Brno's Čarodějka described it already during the first performance, and there is no reason to assume that it will be any different the second time around. The author duo John Dempsey (libretto and lyrics) and Dana P. Rowe (music) wrote the successful stage version of the work, which had its world premiere in 2000 at London's Drury Lane Theater and was based on the best traditions of the classic Broadway musical, which was also confirmed on domestic stage.

In November 2021, the American writer Noah Gordon died at the age of 95. He entered the history of world literature primarily with his trilogy The Cole Dynasty, which deals with the history of medicine in great detail and knowledge. The most famous is probably the very first volume, the novel in our country known as Ranhojič from 1987 (it was followed by free sequels The Shaman (1992) and The Doctor (1995)). According to Ranhojic, a globally successful German film starring Tom Payne and Ben Kingsley was also shot in 2013.

AN EVENING OF PIANO TRIOS

Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Trio in C minor, Op. 1 No. 3 Bohuslav Martinů: Piano Trio No. 2 in D minor H 327 Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy: Piano Trio in D Minor Op. 49 No. 2 TRIO BOHÉMO (Matous Pěruška – violin, Kristina Vocetková – cello, Jan Vojtek – piano)

SAINT VACLAV

Screening of the first Czechoslovak feature film Saint Wenceslas with live music Musical accompaniment to the unique silent film St. Wenceslas director Jan Stanislav Kolár from 1930 is selected from monuments the period of the Middle Ages linked to the Saint Wenceslas legend; in the 1100th anniversary of the beginning of the reign of Prince Wenceslaus we will recall the roots of the Czech musical tradition through choral music sentences, songs or motets from Czech sources in honor of St. Wenceslas and St. Ludmila. Classified instrumental compositions of the same the period underlines the key moments of the film's epic scenes. GUILLAUME DE MACHAUT / PETRUS WILHELMI DE GRUDENCZ / CODEX FAENZA / CODEX SPECIALIST / JOHANNES OCKEGHEM ad.

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. Participants will be offered a series of related activities that will give them the opportunity to see 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.

At the 16th BRNO BEATFEST, the following will perform: blues-rock group KRAUSBERRY led by the charismatic singer Martin Kraus, the band PRECEDENS will perform. Folk-rock IVAN HLAS TRIO and Brno folk-rock FOLK TEAM. KUDLA Z BRNA will guide the audience throughout the evening.

In November 2021, the American writer Noah Gordon died at the age of 95. He entered the history of world literature primarily with his trilogy The Cole Dynasty, which deals with the history of medicine in great detail and knowledge. The most famous is probably the very first volume, the novel in our country known as Ranhojič from 1987 (it was followed by free sequels The Shaman (1992) and The Doctor (1995)). According to Ranhojic, a globally successful German film starring Tom Payne and Ben Kingsley was also shot in 2013.

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 find out that the strangers are closer than they might think.

JEAN SIBELIUS Karelia, Overture Op. 10 KARL GOLDMARK Violin Concerto in A minor op. 28 JOSEF SUK Symphony no. 1 in E major op. 14 Jiří Vodička violin Brno Philharmonic conductor Robert Kružík Jiří Vodička Soloist, chamber player and, since 2015, concertmaster of the Czech Philharmonic, he holds the title of absolute winner of the prestigious Louis Spohr competition in Weimar and the first and second prizes of the Young Concert Artists competition (2008).

He regularly performs with prominent domestic and foreign orchestras, collaborates with leading Czech pianists, and in 2020 founded the successful piano trio The Trio. In 2011 he was invited by Gidon Kremer to the Kammermusikfest in Lockenhaus, in 2021 he opened Smetana's Litomyšl as a soloist, in 2024 he was a soloist in the New Year's concert of the Czech Philharmonic. In 2014, he recorded his debut album Violino Solo. Many of his concerts were filmed by Czech Television, Czech Radio or German ARD. He performs in the audiovisual shows Vivaldianno and iMucha. He teaches at the Prague Conservatory and the University of Ostrava. He plays the Joseph Gagliano 1774 Italian instrument.

In November 2021, the American writer Noah Gordon died at the age of 95. He entered the history of world literature primarily with his trilogy The Cole Dynasty, which deals with the history of medicine in great detail and knowledge. The most famous is probably the very first volume, the novel in our country known as Ranhojič from 1987 (it was followed by free sequels The Shaman (1992) and The Doctor (1995)). According to Ranhojic, a globally successful German film starring Tom Payne and Ben Kingsley was also shot in 2013.

Luboš Pospíšil began his musical journey in 1969 in the ranks of the popular C&K Vocal and soon became its most popular member. He fundamentally participated, e.g. on the breakthrough CD Generation, especially in the second half of the seventh decade, he increasingly made his mark with songs that deviated from the parent group and, in parallel, toured domestic halls alone with a guitar. For reasons of the time, Pospíšil had to wait until 1983 for his first solo record, but it matured like the best wine. LP This wind I liked became a bomb in its time. Pospíšil's characteristic register combined with the poetic texts of the poet Pavel Šrut brought a completely unique style, the singer suddenly stood alongside performers such as Vladimír Mišík. With the new band 5P, whose members included Bohumil Zatloukal (ex-Jasná páka), David Koller and Michal Pavlík (today Čechomor), he sold out halls all over the country in 1982-88. Two more consecutive albums continued the tradition of a successful debut, at the end of the eighties Pospíšil and Koller supported R. Hladík in the temporarily revived Blue Effect.

PROGRES 2 – legendary rock group from Brno. It was founded in 1968 under the original name The Progress Organization by musicians Zdeněk Kluka and Pavel Váně. Their very first LP - The Progress Organization - Barnodaj - became the record of 1972 according to Melodie magazine critics. They already released their second LP - Mowglí - under the group's "normalized" name - Barnodaj. In the times of the most rigid normalization, they stopped working for several years. They revived it under the new name PROGRES 2 in 1978, when for the first time they presented the experimental audiovisual project Dialogue with the Universe (the first Czechoslovak rock opera). They continued in similar demanding projects on other albums (Třetí kniha junglí, Mozek, Zmena).

The concerts take place on four dates: 28/02/2025 at 9.00 (sold out) and at 10.30 and 3.3. 2025 at 9:00 a.m. and at 10:30 a.m An organ has been standing in the hall of the Besední dom for a long time. Few people know that the Spirit of the organ lives in them, but that it does not reside in them entirely voluntarily? What did he do? And can we free him together? And will an ordinary song be enough? An interactive concert where you won't be sitting on chairs, but a lot of musical fun for children aged 3-6. moderated by: Kristýna Drášilová and Magdalena Dostálová performer: Šimon Kotvas (organ) Venue: Meeting House duration: 50 minutes the program is suitable for children aged 3-6 years. price: 100 CZK/child, free educational support

JEAN SIBELIUS Karelia, Overture Op. 10 KARL GOLDMARK Violin Concerto in A minor op. 28 JOSEF SUK Symphony no. 1 in E major op. 14 Jiří Vodička violin Brno Philharmonic conductor Robert Kružík Jiří Vodička Soloist, chamber player and, since 2015, concertmaster of the Czech Philharmonic, he holds the title of absolute winner of the prestigious Louis Spohr competition in Weimar and the first and second prizes of the Young Concert Artists competition (2008). He regularly performs with prominent domestic and foreign orchestras, collaborates with leading Czech pianists, and in 2020 founded the successful piano trio The Trio. In 2011 he was invited by Gidon Kremer to the Kammermusikfest in Lockenhaus, in 2021 he opened Smetana's Litomyšl as a soloist, in 2024 he was a soloist in the New Year's concert of the Czech Philharmonic. In 2014, he recorded his debut album Violino Solo. Many of his concerts were filmed by Czech Television, Czech Radio or German ARD. He performs in the audiovisual shows Vivaldianno and iMucha. He teaches at the Prague Conservatory and the University of Ostrava. He plays the Joseph Gagliano 1774 Italian instrument.

In November 2021, the American writer Noah Gordon died at the age of 95. He entered the history of world literature primarily with his trilogy The Cole Dynasty, which deals with the history of medicine in great detail and knowledge. The most famous is probably the very first volume, the novel in our country known as Ranhojič from 1987 (it was followed by free sequels The Shaman (1992) and The Doctor (1995)). According to Ranhojic, a globally successful German film starring Tom Payne and Ben Kingsley was also shot in 2013.

Musicians from Prešov cook Slovak folk roots, folk tenderness and rock ferocity in one pot. The Slovak band HRDZA is known for its original songs, in which it draws on the Slovak musical tradition. The Prešov group HRDZA (SK) has been active on the world music scene since 1999. HRDZA is known for original songs such as 'Taká sa mi pácí', 'Košieľočka' and 'Zábava', in which they draw on the Slovak musical tradition, but also with adaptations of folk songs, for example 'My Slovakia', 'My Fatherland', 'Štefan', 'Mám ja orech' and 'Horela Ľipka'. An integral part of the band are its singers.

The band Green Day Bros., which was formed in 2013, draws you into the world of the American punk megastar Green Day. Get ready for a cross-section of their greatest hits, played with the youthful drive and raw energy of the band's early years. Parta 77 will also take the stage, paying tribute to punk legends the Sex Pistols and the Ramones. You can also look forward to live versions of songs from the cult film The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle, including an unforgettable version of Sinatra's hit My Way in a punk adaptation by Sid Vicious.

Cheerful is the life of an artist in a mansard in the Latin Quarter. It doesn't matter that it's not for rent, it's snowing outside, and instead of coal, a novel is burning in the stove. Rudolf, Marcello and Collin always manage somehow. But what confuses them is love. Marcello worries about the fickle and capricious Musetta, Rudof and the seamstress Mimi seem to be made for each other, but even here the idyll does not last long. Puccini's La bohème, inspired by the French writer Henri Murger's novel La Vie de bohème and the life of Parisian students and artists in the mid-19th century, became one of the most popular operas, quite rightly. Even though the composer was initially reluctant to set the subject to music, he created a work full of joy and sadness, and the whirlwind of hidden emotions in the music will not leave any of the listeners cold. Thanks to his experience from his studies at the conservatory, when he himself experienced similar situations to his opera companions, Puccini painted an impressive and believable picture of a famous Parisian district populated by diverse characters.

In November 2021, the American writer Noah Gordon died at the age of 95. He entered the history of world literature primarily with his trilogy The Cole Dynasty, which deals with the history of medicine in great detail and knowledge. The most famous is probably the very first volume, the novel in our country known as Ranhojič from 1987 (it was followed by free sequels The Shaman (1992) and The Doctor (1995)). According to Ranhojic, a globally successful German film starring Tom Payne and Ben Kingsley was also shot in 2013.

Petr Špaček studied cello at one of the most prestigious American music universities - the New England Conservatory in Boston. He won the Czech Radio competition and as a soloist he has already given concerts with almost all Czech orchestras. In September 2021, he fully launched his solo career at the sold-out Prague Rudolfinum. Since then, he quickly became known to the general public with his popular concerts accompanied by humorous anecdotes. The concerts have originality, charge, gaiety and an unusual atmosphere.

The spleen of the legendary tramp group Ozvěna - acoustically.

The new studio album "Tady to máš", the eighth in a row, returns to the songwriting roots. Take a listen and we look forward to seeing you on tour in the spring. "I felt the need to return to what appealed to me at the beginning of my journey to music. To create music without unnecessary layers, authentically, sincerely and for itself.” Tomas Klus.

Edward Bloom is an ordinary man, but an extraordinary father. He always told his son Will stories of his life full of fantasy, beauty, love and adventure, stories filled with witches, giants, mermaids and heroic deeds that stretched the limits of believability. Thus, from his stories, he built the myth of an immortal hero in the eyes of his son. However, the adult Will is no longer amused by his father's fantastic stories and insists on a rational, not fantastic, description of his life. When Edward's health deteriorates and Will learns that he and his wife Josephine are going to have a son of their own, Will decides to uncover his father's "true" life story once and for all to learn who his father really is…

Compositions by TOMAS ALBINONI, JOSEPH HAYDN, WOLFGANG AMADE MOZART and others interspersed with an accompanying word.

Brno Philharmonic conductor Patrik Červák Lucie Hradilová accompanies the speech People have tasted the beneficial effects of music on the human soul, body and their vitality since ancient times. Today, within the field of music therapy, he tries to describe, research, find and develop treatment techniques and procedures, which he then applies in practice. And that both in the field of prevention itself and treatment.

Ivo "Spyder" Křižan - American musician of Czech origin played and collaborated with many important musicians such as Jeff Beck, Doug Lunn, Henri Bozzie, Mitch Mitchell and others. For many years he played in black club bands, mainly in California, which for him were a great school of rhythm blues. Spyder alternately performs musically both abroad and on the Czech music scene, and his concert promises an extraordinary musical experience.

There are few figures as widely respected on the orchestral jazz scene as the American conductor and composer Maria Schneider. Literally everyone for whom the big orchestra form did not end with the death of Gil Evans swears by it.

Greek thrash squadron led by guitarist and singer Nick Melissourgos Suicidal Angles in Brno! Get ready for a dose of the sound that defined classic thrash in the 80s! The Greek stalwart was formed in 2001 and built its sound on the foundations of classic thrash from the 80s, so after more than 20 years of existence, it is not a fast-moving group, but a band that has this genre loaded from A to Z. The thrash squadron, led by guitarist and singer Nick Melissourgos, who has been the only permanent member for years, has not backed down from it to this day. Suicidal Angels have released seven albums, with 2012's "Bloodbath" being their first to hit the charts. And the other nests in them regularly. The subsequent "Divide and Conquer" (2014) made a significant impact in the German one, as well as the two years older "Division of Blood". They won't forget to bring their latest album "Profane Player" with them.

FRANK TURNER (UK)

Frank Turner, the author of many punk rock anthems, will bring his new album Undefeated to the Cabinet of the MÚZ in Brno on Friday, March 7, 2025! Frank Turner has countless albums to his credit, collaborations with punk rock legends such as NOFX. In the MÚZ Cabinet you will enjoy a unique chamber experience of an acoustic solo performance by this English folk punk icon. The only concert in the Czech Republic!

PETER ARISTONE (SK)

A Slovak musician who, with his charismatic speech and emotional compositions, appealed to the audience not only at home, but also abroad. His career is decorated with collaborations with internationally recognized musicians such as James Dean Bradfield (Manic Street Preachers), Mel C (Spice Girls) and many others. His current album and most recently released singles have received critical and fan acclaim.

Berlin producer Lorenz Brunner aka RECONDITE is known for his unique blend of dark, crystal clear and melancholic melodic techno. It can be absolutely dense and gloomy in contrast with tender fragility. In his signature work, as well as in live performances, he perfectly builds a contemplative atmosphere and keeps the listener in constant tension, into which he relentlessly hammers sharp beats. Since 2012, RECONDITE has released nine consecutive albums on labels such as Innervisions, Ghostly International, Acid Test or Plangent Records, which is his own label. He uses field recording and synthesizers for his music. It works with Ableton's native Operator synthesizer, which combines analog and synthetic sounds.

Due to the date (MDŽ), the fourth Metallama night is thematically focused on female vocals. And the vocals are very extreme. Again, we would like to make a cross-section across genres. Performs: Sukkha will show us the black metal ritual. Their dark spontaneity is supported not only by famous female vocals, but also by timpani (behind by none other than Sillenthell - Masters Hammer), which enhances the occult touch. A more modern concept of metal will be presented at the concert by the metalcore/djent band Synopsis from Brno. Singer Kateřina will show that even on our domestic stage there is a female growl aka Jinjer. Another band is Brno melodic death Amorgate. We will stay with death metal, because the line-up is supplemented by coarser grain death metal performed by Bestial Theraphy. Postea will bring excellent variety. Their emotionally charged post HC/crust represents the top of the Czech scene.

The ballet evening presents the works of leading contemporary choreographers Jiří Kylián and Nach Duat. The title Vigil moves Ballet NdB to a higher European level again and promises the audience a breathtaking experience of the movement genius of the creators and the extraordinary interpretation of our dancers.

The band Insania returns to Fléda as part of the GRRRotesky concert tour.

Plague Called Humanity (Cyberpunk/Industrial HC) (CZ) 10 years on the scene! PCH will play a cross-section of old and new work, and all former and current members of the band will take turns on stage. Songs from the Anrachy EP, Disconnection and the Cyber ​​Trash demo will be played. Third time in Brno! Schramm were founded in 2006 as a studio project that grew to gigantic proportions, enjoying considerable popularity among post-apocalypse survivors. The group is characterized by provocative German-sung lyrics and a captivating post-apocalyptic show. The band played at many festivals in their native Germany as well as at major events abroad.