Events

DARK CLOCK (tenebrae), musical meditation in unique underground temples in Brno. This year's dark watch returns to a unifying theme. After the ensemble performance of Zelenka's lamentations and responsories or the responsories of Carlo Gesualdo da Venos, the end of Holy Week will be accompanied by his own chants, but in a completely unusual place and for the first time in a theatrical sense. The recently opened Brno reservoirs on the Yellow Hill are reminiscent of underground temple spaces. In three days, each time in one of the three reservoirs, different stories will be heard and played out in different colorful forms of the Gregorian chant.

The project brings together several artistic treatments of the zodiac signs. He has no ambition to glorify or critically evaluate astrology. It is the pure creativity of the artists involved in the project combined with their personal insight into that mystical space, which naturally offers various inspirations and interpretations. Forms of ordering the constellations on the ecliptic have existed (and evolved) for several thousand years, and due to their undeniable attractiveness, they have received a lot of space in our time. Almost everyone knows in which sign they and their loved ones were born. Regardless of belief, indifference or deep interest in astrology, the zodiac signs are simply an integral part of our lives.

On the stage of the Musical Scene, you can expect a performance of an orchestral composition by composer Zdenek Merta - twelve parts imaginatively dealing with the possible interpretation of the character of all signs - performed by the orchestra of the Brno Municipal Theater under the direction of chief conductor Dan Kalouska. This stage performance will also include a dance performance performed by members of the Brno Municipal Theater and a presentation of poems by Petr Štěpán. Esther Mertová and Gabriela Vermelho will also perform in selected compositions.

A perfectly honed program of Ennio Morricone's most enticing film melodies is played by Ladislav Pavluš's excellent GRANDE MORAVIA orchestra. In addition, the overall impression of the concert is enhanced by the magical tones of the dulcimer and the VIDEO PROJECTION. The uniqueness of Ennio Morricone's music lies in the fact that you want to listen to it over and over again, each time it excites you and you find something new in it.

No Barriers is a Czech-Bosnian band moving between the genres of rock, blues, funk and jazz. In the repertoire you will find both their own songs and cover versions of well-known world performers, all in a special acoustic-electric presentation. No Barriers – this is an original and exciting concept of music without genre boundaries. Band members: Salih Hadziabdić Vocals, acoustic guitar An active musician from Bosnia and Herzegovina for nearly three decades, who currently works in Olomouc. A member of the bands Granf and Unplugged Plug from Bosnia and Herzegovina, he is better known to the Olomouc audience from joint acoustic projects with Karel "Kája" Škubala. In addition, he also works as a member of the virtual band Sindrom Epik. Karel ŠkubalaGuitarist playing electric and acoustic guitars. He has been attached to guitars since childhood, first while studying the acoustic guitar and before long also the electric one.

The project brings together several artistic treatments of the zodiac signs. He has no ambition to glorify or critically evaluate astrology. It is the pure creativity of the artists involved in the project combined with their personal insight into that mystical space, which naturally offers various inspirations and interpretations. Forms of ordering the constellations on the ecliptic have existed (and evolved) for several thousand years, and due to their undeniable attractiveness, they have received a lot of space in our time. Almost everyone knows in which sign they and their loved ones were born. Regardless of belief, indifference or deep interest in astrology, the zodiac signs are simply an integral part of our lives.

On the stage of the Musical Scene, you can expect a performance of an orchestral composition by composer Zdenek Merta - twelve parts imaginatively dealing with the possible interpretation of the character of all signs - performed by the orchestra of the Brno Municipal Theater under the direction of chief conductor Dan Kalouska. This stage performance will also include a dance performance performed by members of the Brno Municipal Theater and a presentation of poems by Petr Štěpán. Esther Mertová and Gabriela Vermelho will also perform in selected compositions.

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.

The world's biggest show in honor of the legendary band QUEEN is heading to Brno! As part of their European tour, they will perform at the Sono Center in Brno! Get ready for a night full of immortal hits and energy that will blow you away! The biggest Queen tribute band in the world is coming to Brno to transport you to the atmosphere of the concerts of the legendary band Queen.

KRS One Live in Brno- Temple of Hip Hop European Tour 2025Presented by Latfro Entertainment, Ramp Agency & Master Entertainment on 20.04.2025 at Fleda, Brno.
Hip-Hop in its purest form: the legend KRS-One brings the Temple of Hip Hop Tour to Europe! As the architect of Boom-Bap and one of the most important voices in the culture, “The Teacher” embodies knowledge, consciousness, and authenticity like no other.

The repertoire consists of melodies taken from American bluegrass and newgrass bands, but we also like to play classic country hits or songs from the repertoire of Czech rock and blues musicians. Since our English is not the most refined and we are closer to a Moravian cellar than to a prairie with blue grass, we use the Czech texts of our "court" lyricists Richard Málk, Richard Lukes, Petra Švecová and others for the English songs.

Christophe Mantoux organ

This year's organ concert will take us to Bach's Germany. Christophe Mantoux has prepared a program for us composed entirely of compositions by the Leipzig cantor. Their inclusion is very varied and imaginative, largely counting on choral preludes to Easter songs. In connection with the excellent acoustics of the church of St. Augustina will be a spectacular musical celebration of Easter from the point of view of the baroque reformed liturgical organist.

ANNA JANE LESTER, CHLOE PRENDERGAST / VIOLIN ISABEL FRANENBERG / VIOLA EVAN BUTTAR / VIOLONCELLO JISKRA The audience-popular dramaturgical line of ensembles dedicated to historically informed interpretation of string quartets of the late 18th and early 19th centuries will be enriched this time by the dynamic Butter Quartet, which has been gaining enthusiastic attention in recent years audiences on both sides of the ocean. The Dutch-Canadian quartet combines the creative passion and the spirit of discovery of all members, thanks to which the Butter Quartet's career continues... well, like butter! The ensemble is one of the graduates of the prestigious program for the professional development of young European ensembles EEEmerging+, and in Brno will play a program bearing the name of the latest CD Scintilla, which means spark. So we can look forward to sparkling early Italian string quartets.

For almost fifteen years, the jazz department of the Janáček Academy of Performing Arts has boasted not only an excellent teaching staff, but especially talented students. They also get space during the already traditional festival concert.

The Atavists are the winners of two Anděl 2018 awards. They are a four-member musical project balancing on the border between blues, stoner-rock and the influences of surf bands from the sixties. The characteristic sound of the group consists of dirty guitars, cracked retro organ and distinctive vocal performance of frontman Adam Krofian. In 2015, the group managed to win the national round of the GBOB international competition, and at the beginning of 2016 they released their debut album Bad Times, and in 2018 they succeeded with the album LO-FI LIFE (Big Boss label) in two categories of the Anděl music awards. The Atavists are a Czech rock band influenced by surf and stoner styles. They were formed at the end of 2014 and quickly found their place on the Czech music scene, especially thanks to their energetic live performances.

A new tributary of the Danube in the person of singer Jana Vébrová brings a fresh stream of energy to the band. Strengthened in this way, the Danube continues to flow where it wants, while constantly finding new paths, connecting the past with the present. Three years after the last album ("Za vodou", 2022), in April 2025, Dunaj and Jana Vébrová will release a new record called "Mňau" on the Animal Music label. During their one-year collaboration, they prepared a new repertoire, which they recorded at Birdland Studios with producer Petr Ostrouchov.

The favorite group returns to Leitnerka...

Diergo Ortiz Musices liber primus Sea Maiorum artistic director Jakub Kydlíček From the first book of spiritual works of the Spanish Renaissance composer Diego Ortiz, we will hear solemn vespers composed for the festival. The polyphonic compositions are heard in an unprecedented sound variety thanks to the diverse cast of the small vocal ensemble and various types of mainly wind Renaissance instruments.

A musical group composed of young musicians with a passion for live performance and improvisation. Led by conductor Mojmír Bártek in the rhythm of jazz, swing, Latin and jazz rock.

prazdniny

Warm summer nights, the solitude of empty rooms, but also the joy of discovering the unknown. Prazdniny are friends from Brno who started transforming quarantine sadness into songs about separation and coming of age. he packs it all into a sound that oscillates between a bedroom alternative pop aesthetic and a rediscovered love of dreamy guitars set in a modern context. entered the Czech scene with the video single 3am, with which they managed to win the hit parade of undiscovered starters on wave radio. then they released the single matthew under the banner of radio, followed by the ep lately i've been getting tired in autumn 2023. on it, the gaps are presented in a band sound with a live drummer, which in conjunction with analog synths creates a unique concert show.

One of the pillars of the classical ballet legacy is the ballet Don Quixote to the music of Ludwig Minkus, inspired by Cervantes' famous novel The Ingenious Don Quixote de La Mancha. It describes the adventures of the hero, the knight Don Quixote, who is torn by ideas moving between illusion and reality.

Since forming only a few years ago, Only The Poets have been painting a story of success as an up and coming band, one definitely worth keeping an eye and ear out for. Formed and based in Reading, England, Only The Poets showcases the charisma and dedication of Tommy Longhurst (lead vocals, guitar), Andy (Roo) Burge (bass, vocals), Clem Cherry (guitar, vocals), and Marcus Yates (drums, vocals). 

Fantasy pagan folk group Deloraine will play a big Beltine concert in Brno. It will be the biggest show you've seen from us, and that's why we chose the fantastic Sono club in Brno, with a great stage and sound. And there will also be new songs from the upcoming Dryad album. A two-hour wild pagan concert, rituals, beautiful dancers, a horned Norse witch, a witch, Odin and Celtic deities. You will enjoy powerful voices, the sound of many ethnic and exotic instruments and shows in exceptional costumes. Deloraine's songs deal with themes from fantasy literature, many songs are from the world of the Witcher (The Witcher, Yennefer, Nilfgaard, Heart of Stone) myths and sagas from ancient Celtic, Slavic and Nordic pagan times, such as Ragnarok, Lord of the Ravens, Arkona , Ostara, Lughnasad and Sabat. French supernova EIHWAR plays brutal pagan dance music, combining Nordic folk sounds, ritual chants, shamanic drums and powerful electro beats. Prepare to enter a trance, brothers and sisters of Midgard!

One of the pillars of the classical ballet legacy is the ballet Don Quixote to the music of Ludwig Minkus, inspired by Cervantes' famous novel The Ingenious Don Quixote de La Mancha. It describes the adventures of the hero, the knight Don Quixote, who is torn by ideas moving between illusion and reality.

A group that plays the greatest hits of Vašo Patejdl, which belong to the golden fund of Slovak popular music over the last four decades.

Ralph Vaughan Williams The Lark ascending Einojuhani Rautavaara Symphony no. 7 (Angel of Light) Josef Špaček violin Brno Philharmonic conductor Anna-Maria Helsing For the very first time, the final concert of the Easter festival will be without a human voice, and therefore also with lyrics set to music. However, strong emotions are evoked by the very names of the compositions, even more so by themselves and their performance in the temple space. The famous Flight of the Lark by Ralph Vaughan Williams can be understood as the joy of a new spring, a resurrection. The seventh symphony of the Finnish composer Einojuhani Rautavaara belongs to his series of works with an angelic theme and was premiered in 1994.

Ralph Vaughan Williams The Lark ascending Einojuhani Rautavaara Symphony no. 7 (Angel of Light) Josef Špaček violin Brno Philharmonic conductor Anna-Maria Helsing For the very first time, the final concert of the Easter festival will be without a human voice, and therefore also with lyrics set to music. However, strong emotions are evoked by the very names of the compositions, even more so by themselves and their performance in the temple space. The famous Flight of the Lark by Ralph Vaughan Williams can be understood as the joy of a new spring, a resurrection. The seventh symphony of the Finnish composer Einojuhani Rautavaara belongs to his series of works with an angelic theme and was premiered in 1994.

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…

Since leaving the Midwest for California to attend the Brubeck Institute in 2002, double bassist Joe Sanders has been fortunate to perform and learn alongside some of jazz's greatest figures. And the great ride continued: Dave Brubeck, Christian McBride, Terence Blanchard, Ron Carter, Roy Hargrove, John Clayton, Charlie Haden, Herbie Hancock, Charles Lloyd or Wayne Shorter. A stunning gallery under just forty years of age. James Brandon Lewis, the son of a preacher, grew up in Buffalo in a de facto gospel church while listening to jazz titans at home thanks to his parents. This not only created a cultural foundation for him, on which he builds to this day, but it also led him to a musical environment at a young age, when he had the opportunity to meet - already as a beginning saxophonist building on the clarinet foundation, which he had been digging since the age of nine - with local artists, such as is free jazz saxophonist Charles Gayle and saxophonist Grover Washington Jr.

International Dance Day on April 29 is an important day for Ballet NdB, which we celebrate every year in the form of an open air program, a festive performance or another event. As in previous years, the Brno Ballet cannot be absent from the celebrations on the piazzetta in front of the Janáček Theater, when the open air program can already be considered a traditional form of celebration.

PROGRAM

15.00 Open Class with Jana Přbylová Open ballet training under the name Open class for dancers, professionals and amateurs is open to anyone interested after registration until the capacity of the temporary ballet hall is filled. You can register here.

15.45 Exhibition The program will continue with a subsequent short concert with samples of the repertoire, where the juniors of Ballet NdB 2, students of the Brno Dance Conservatory and the Filiánek Ballet School will also perform.

One of the pillars of the classical ballet legacy is the ballet Don Quixote to the music of Ludwig Minkus, inspired by Cervantes' famous novel The Ingenious Don Quixote de La Mancha. It describes the adventures of the hero, the knight Don Quixote, who is torn by ideas moving between illusion and reality.

Kukal Quartet Ivan Ženatý - violin Igor Ardashev - piano

After almost three years, black metal will once again be a corner in Brno! Black metal of various faces and forms will be brought by representatives of the Czech and Slovak scenes to the dark underground of Nové Melodka on April 30.

Legendary rock hits such as Kashmir and Stairway to Heaven (Led Zeppelin), Purple Haze (Jimi Hendrix), Smoke on the Water (Deep Purple), Another Brick in the Wall (Pink Floyd) and of course the iconic (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction (The Rolling Stones) will be performed on stage. There will also be emotional ballads in unique arrangements by Pavel Šporcl – for example, the Oscar-winning hit What Was I Made For? by Billie Eilish, which will capture the hearts of fans across musical genres. You can also look forward to timeless classics such as Let It Be (The Beatles) and The Sound of Silence (Simon & Garfunkel).

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

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.

"Close your eyes, most of you can see better..." The famous film musical comedy by director Jan Hřebejk and screenwriter Petr Jarchovský from 1993, based on the story of the same name by Petr Šabach, does not present a realistic picture of the Czech 1950s. Rather, she builds, with admitted exaggeration, a monument "to honor the heroes who once drove people mad," as she sings in her final song. It attempts to embody the dream of freedom and independence that every generation needs.

One of the pillars of the classical ballet legacy is the ballet Don Quixote to the music of Ludwig Minkus, inspired by Cervantes' famous novel The Ingenious Don Quixote of La Mancha. It describes the adventures of the hero, the knight Don Quixote, who is torn by imaginations moving between illusion and reality.

However, the ballet productions use Cervantes' story in their libretto only as inspiration and pretext. All the stage action is centered around the young loving couple Basilio (Basil) and Quiteria (Kitri), who are hindered by the rich suitor Comacho (Gamacho). Only thanks to Don Quixote will their love be fulfilled.

Experience an exceptional evening dedicated to one of the greatest musical icons of our time! Get ready for a thrilling show performed by the world-renowned Adele tribute band Hometown Glory, which will captivate you with its authenticity and musical perfection! ‘Adele Tribute Hometown Glory’ is the perfect tribute to the world-famous and beloved soul singer Adele. During the thrilling hour and a half concert, you will hear the most famous hits of this sixteen-time Grammy winner, Golden Globe and Oscar winner for the iconic title song to the Bond film “Skyfall”. This show will transport you to a world of unforgettable melodies and emotions!

Get ready for an evening full of energy, emotion and honest rock craftsmanship with a band that has been synonymous with the Slovak music scene for over 40 years. Tublatanka, the legend who ignited the flame of the rock revolution in the 80s, brings an unforgettable show to Brno, where hits that have accompanied the lives of fans across generations will come to life.

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!

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!

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!