Brno National Theater 2023-24 Review: Peter Grimes

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(Photo Brno: Marek Olbryzmek) Britten’s “Peter Grimes” is a director’s dream. Who is Grimes? It is certain he is a loner; an outsider and a social misfit open to fits of temper. Yet there is also a sensitive side to his nature that comes out intermittently throughout the opera, notably in his aria “Now the Great Bear and the Pleiades” {…}

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National Theatre of Prague to Present Dvořák’s ‘Armida’

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On May 19, 2023, the National Theatre of Prague will present Dvorak’s “Armida.” The last work to be penned by the composer, it made its world premiere at the National Theatre on March 25, 1904. This new production will be music directed by Robert Jindra, MD of the National Theatre Opera, who will conduct the company orchestra and the chorus {…}

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National Theatre Opera and State Opera of Prague Unveils 2023-24 Season

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The National Theatre Opera and State Opera of Prague has unveiled its 2023-24 season. “Libuse” will star Dana Buresová and will be conducted by Robert Jindra. Performance Dates: Sept. 2 – 28, 2023 “La Traviata” will feature Marie Fajtová, Lucie Kanková, Jana Sibera, and Taritza Véliz as Violetta Valéry. Andriy Yurkevych, Jirí Strunc, and Giedre Slekyte conduct. Performance Dates: Sept. {…}

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Alžběta Poláčková Takes on Title Role in ‘Armida’ at The National Theater Opera in Prague

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Soprano Alžběta Poláčková will perform the title role in Dvořák´s “Armida” at the National Theater Opera in Prague. Alongside Poláčková is bass František Zahradníček as Hydraot, baritone Svatopluk Sem, bass Štefan Kocán. They are joined by the National Theatre Chorus and Orchestra led by Robert Jindra. Jindra will make his debut conducting as music director of the National Theatre Opera. {…}

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National Theatre Prague to Present New Staging of ‘Carmen’

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The National Theatre Prague is set to present a new production of “Carmen” this March. The opera, which opens on March 10 and 12 will star Nana Dzidziguri and Ester Pavlů as Carmen; Luis Gomez and Michal Lehotský as Don José; Łukász Golinski and Svatopluk Sem as Escamillo; and Kateřina Kněžíková, Alžběta Poláčková and Jana Sibera as Micaäla. Grischa Asagaroff {…}

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National Theatre Prague Announces 2021-22 Season

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The National Theatre Prague has announced its 2021-22 season. Ewa Plonka, Michal Lehotský, Veronika Hajnová, Miguelangelo Cavalcanti star in “Aida.” Maurizio Barbacini and Richard Hein conducts. Performance Dates: TBD Grischa Asagaroff will direct “Carmen,” conducted by Petr Poelka. Nana Dzidziguri and Ester Pavlů headline in the title role. Luis Gomes and Michal Lehotsky star as Don José. Performance Dates: TBD {…}

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Elīna Garanča, Joyce DiDonato & Günther Groissböck Highlight Musikverein Wien’s 2020-21 Season

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(Credit: Paul Schirnhofer/DG/Chris Singer) The Musikverein Wien has announced its 2020-21 Season featuring a number of great stars. For this article of the Austrian concert hall, vocal performances have been highlighted. Michael Havlicek joins the Philharmonia Schrammeln for “Schlawi(e)nerisches.” Performance Date: Oct. 6, 2020 Andrés Orozco-Estrada conducts Haydn’s Die Schöpfung. Oratorium with soloists Christiane Karg, Benjamin Bruns, and Florian Boesch. Performance {…}

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Ailyn Pérez, Barbara Hannigan & Iréne Theorin Lead New CD/DVD Releases

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This week three CDs will be available to stream featuring some of the greatest soloists in the world. Check these out! Dvořák Requiem Jakub Hrůša and Jiri Belohlavek lead the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra and Prague Philharmonic Choir in Dvořák’s Requiem, Biblical Songs, and Te Deum. The album, which is being released by Decca, includes soloists Ailyn Pérez, Christianne Stotijn, Michael {…}

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Jennifer Rowley, Kristine Opolais & Ramona Zaharia Lead International Weekend – (11/1-3)

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(Credit: Catherine Ashmore-Royal Opera/ Jochen Quast-Deutsche Oper Am Rhein) This weekend is all about the repertory staples and intriguing casts that currently performing them. Here is a look at what we think you need to see. Un Ballo in Maschera- Narodni Diavdlo, Czech Republic Jennifer Rowley continues her run of Verdi’s middle period masterpiece. She sings the role of Amelia {…}

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Brno National Theater 2023-24 Review: Peter Grimes

National Theatre of Prague to Present Dvořák’s ‘Armida’

National Theatre Opera and State Opera of Prague Unveils 2023-24 Season

Alžběta Poláčková Takes on Title Role in ‘Armida’ at The National Theater Opera in Prague

National Theatre Prague to Present New Staging of ‘Carmen’

National Theatre Prague Announces 2021-22 Season

Elīna Garanča, Joyce DiDonato & Günther Groissböck Highlight Musikverein Wien’s 2020-21 Season

Ailyn Pérez, Barbara Hannigan & Iréne Theorin Lead New CD/DVD Releases

Jennifer Rowley, Kristine Opolais & Ramona Zaharia Lead International Weekend – (11/1-3)