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The Slovak National Theater Opera 2024 Review: The Cunning Little Vixen

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(Photo: Marek Olbrzymek) It is too often the case that Janáček’s “The Cunning Little Vixen” is presented as an opera for children, no doubt because it has lots of furry animals that talk and sometimes act like humans, although it is also probably a reaction to the fact that Janáček’s inspiration for the opera came from a cartoon strip in {…}
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Opera Europa Condemns Dismissal of Slovak National Theatre General Director

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Opera Europa is condemning the dismissal of General Manager Matej Drlička from the Slovak National Theatre. Opera Europa Director Karen Stone said, “Opera Europa is deeply shocked and gravely concerned by the abrupt decision on August 6th by Slovakia’s culture minister, Martina Šimkovičová, to dismiss Matej Drlička as General Manager of the Slovenské národné divadlo Slovak National Theatre.” She added, {…}
Reviews, Stage Reviews

The Slovak National Theater Opera 2023-24 Review: The Kiss

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(Photo: Henrich Mišovič) Most opera goers are familiar with Smetana’s “The Bartered Bride.” Yet, if asked to name one of his seven other operas, many would struggle to come up with an answer, which is not too surprising given how infrequently they are staged in theaters outside of the Czech Republic and Slovakia. This in itself gives rise to the {…}
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Prague National Opera Names New Music Director & Chief Chorus Master

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(Images provided by State Opera in Prague) The Prague National Opera has named a new Music Director and a Chief Chorus Master. The company noted that as of the 2025-26 season, German conductor Hermann Bäumer will become the new Music Director of the State Opera in Prague. He will replace Andriy Yurkevych, who is leaving the post for personal reasons “We {…}
Behind the Scenes, Interviews

Q & A: Matej Drlička on His Dismissal From Slovak National Theatre & Rise of Authoritarian Regimes

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Content Warning: There is some explicit language in the content of this article.  On August 6, the head of the Slovak National Theatre, Matej Drlička, was informed of his dismissal by an officer from the Ministry of Culture. He was one of the many directors who were dismissed by the new Minister alleging Drlička had criticized her ministry and had {…}
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European Commission Gives Historic Grant to Opera Europa

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The European Commission has renewed its commitment to Opera Europa, the leading network of professional opera and ballet companies, and its flagship streaming platform OperaVision. The European Commission has awarded Opera Europa with a 2,8 million euro grant for four years from 2025 to 2028. This represents the largest grant ever given to Opera Europa since it began its streaming {…}
Interviews, Stage Spotlight

Q & A: Soprano Adriana Kučerová on Her Role as the Vixen and the Political Problems Facing Opera in Slovakia

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(Photo: Lukáš Kimlička) Having recently reviewed a marvelous production of “The Cunning Little Vixen” by the Slovak National Theatre Opera in Bratislava, OperaWire decided to take the opportunity to interview the vixen, played by soprano Adriana Kučerová. One of the stars of the Slovak National Theatre Opera, Kučerová has an established international reputation and has performed widely in leading opera {…}
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‘Un Ballo in Maschera’ Production Team Withdraws from Slovak National Theatre Due to Ministry of Culture

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The team behind the upcoming production of Verdi’s “Un Balo in Maschera” production at the Slovak National Theatre has withdrawn due to the abrupt decision by Slovakia’s culture minister, Martina Šimkovičová, to dismiss Matej Drlička as General Manager. In an open letter by director Karolina Sofulak, set designer Charles Edwards, costume designer Dorota Karolczak, Lightning Designer Giuseppe di Iorio, and {…}

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