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

Tatjana directs “Così fan tutte” with Karsten Januschke conducting. Katerina Kneziková, Marie Fajtová, Michaela Zajmi, Petr Nekoranec, Boris Prýgl, Lukáš Bařák, and Arnheiður Eiríksdóttir star. Karsten Januschke and Jan Chalupecky conduct.

Premiere Date: Jan. 22, 2022

Barbora Horáková will direct a double bill of “Erwartung” and “Seven Deadly Sins,” also part of the “Musica non grata” series. Jiří Rožeň conducts while Dagmar Pecková and Petra Alvarez Šimková star.

Premiere Date: November 26 & 28 2021

The company will present the “Don Giovanni” starring Jiří Brückler and Pavol Kubáň alternating in the title role. They will be joined by Jana Sibera, Marie Fajtová, Jana Kurucová, Alzbeta Polácková, and Lucie Hájková, among others. Alexander Mørk-Eidem directs with Karsten Januschke and Jan Chalupecky conducting.

Performance Dates: August 28 – Oct. 24, 2021

“Die Zauberflöte” will star Jozef Benzin, Jan Stava, Jirí Sulzenko, Petr Nekoranec, Martin Srejma, Richard Samek, Marie Fajtová, Yukiko Kinjo, Katerina Kneziíková, and Markéta Böhmová star. Jaroslav Kyzlink and David Svec conduct.

Performance Dates: Sept. 4- Nov. 7, 2021

Erwin Schuloff’s “Flammen” will be directed by Calixto Bieito and conducted by Jirí Rozen. Tone Kummervold, Svetlana Sozdetaleva, Lucie Hájková, and Ivo Hrachovec are among the headliners.

Performance Date: June 12, 2022

Richard Hein conducts “Hänsel und Gretel” starring Jana Horáková Levicová, Katerina Jalovcová, Michaela Zajmi, Yukiko Kinjo, and Jana Sibera in the title roles.

Performance Dates: TBD

Petr Nekoranec, Adam Plachetka, and Arnheiður Eiríksdóttir headline “Il Barbiere di Siviglia.” Magdalena Švecová directs while Jaroslav Kyzlink and Jan Chalupecky conduct.

Performance Dates: Oct. 7- Nov. 23, 2021

Jaroslav Kyzlink conducts “Jenufå” with Eva Urbanová, Alzbeta Polácková, Peter Berger, and Richard Zamek headlining the cast.

Performance Dates: Oct. 15 – 21, 2021

There will also be a production of “Katja Kabanova” conducted by Jaroslav Kyzlink and directed by Calixto Bieito. Alzbeta Polácková and Petra Alvarez Simková take on the title role.

Premiere Date: Jan. 28, 2022

Zbynek Müller conducts “The Love of Three Oranges.” Zdenek Plech, Martin Srejma, and Andrea Tögel Kalivdová star.

Performance Dates: TBA

Fabián Lara, Matteo Desole, Remus Alazaroae, Alzbeta Polácková, and Petra Alvarez Simková star in “La Bohème.” Karl-Heinz Steffens and Jirí Strunc conduct.

Performance Dates: Oct. 2 – Nov. 11, 2021

“Le Nozze di Figaro” will be headlined by Milos Horák, Jan Stáva, Frantisek Zahradnícek, Adam Plachetka, Alzbeta Polácková, Marie Fajtová, Yukiko Kinjo, and Jana Sibera, among others.

Premiere Date: Nov. 16 – 25, 2021

Marie Fajtová, Jana Sibera, Jana Srejma Kacírková, and Simona Houda-Saturová headline “La Traviata.”

Premiere Date: Sept. 5 – Oct. 23, 2021

Jaroslav Kyzlink conducts “ Libuse” which will star Adam Plachetka, Dana Buresová and Iveta Jiríková.

Performance Dates: TBA

“Macbeth” will star Maxim Aniskin, Anda-Louise Bogza, Roman Vocel, and Martin Srejma.

Performance Dates: TBA

Svetlana Aksenova will headline “Madama Butterfly” with Maurizio Barbacini conducting.

Performance Dates: TBA

Barbora Horáková will direct a “controversial” production of “Rigoletto” based on the contemporary opera stage in a social media context. Daniel Luis de Vicente and Nikoloz Lagvilava take on the title role with Long Long, Alexander Mikhailov, Kyungho Kim as the Duke of Manta. Olga Jelínková and Marie Fajtová will perform as Gilda. Richard Hein and Vincenzo Milletrì conduct.

Premiere Date: Sept. 2 – Nov. 4, 2021

Pavel Cernoch, Ales Briscein, Richard Samek, and Peter Berger star as the prince while Maria Kobielska and Dana Bursová appear in the title role of “Rusalka” at the National Theatre.

Performance Dates: Sept. 17 – Oct. 31, 2021

Pavol Breslik, Richard Samek, and Peter Berger will appear as the Prince while Kateřina Kněžíková and Alzbeta Polácková alternate the title role in a production of “Rusalka” at the State Opera.

Performance Dates: Nov. 5 – Nov. 27, 2021

Sergyi Kostov and Vanda Sípová star in “Sternenhoch. Jan Bubák conducts.

Performance Dates: TBD

The Estates Theatre production of “The Bartered Bride” will star Dana Buresová, Jan Sibera, and Alzbeta Polácková.

Performance Dates: Sept. 1 – Nov. 24, 2021

The National Theatre production of “The Bartered Bride” will star Katerina Knezíková, Jan Sibera, and Alzbeta Polácková.

Performance Dates: May 26, 2022

“The Cunning Little Vixen” will star Jan Sibera, and Alzbeta Polácková, Martin Bárta, Svatopluk, Katerina Jalovcová, and Stanislava Jirku.

Performance Dates: Oct. 30 – Nov. 21, 2021

Dvorak’s “The Jacobin” will star Svatopluk Sem, Roman Janál, Zdenek Plech, Pavel Svingr, Maria Kobielska, Dana Buresová, and Ales Briscein.

Performance Dates: TBD

Petra Alvarez Šimková and Ewa Vesin take on the title role in “Tosca.” Fabián Lara and Pavel Cernoch alternate as Cavaradossi with Claudio Sgura and Krzysztof Szumanski as Scarpia.

Premiere Date: Sept. 12 – Nov. 20, 2021

Iveta Jiríková, Eliska Weissová, and Anda-Louise Bogza star in “Turandot.”

Premiere Date: TBD

Concerts

Tenor Pavel Cernoch leads a Dvorak gala that also stars Dana Buresová, Jaroslav Brezina, Katerina Knezíková, Maria Kobielska, Roman Janál, Alzbeta Polácková, Jirí Sulzenko, and Veronica Hajnová.

Performance Dates: Sept. 9, 2021

The company will also celebrate the 65th birthday of tenor Stefan Margita in a gala conducted by Jirí Strunc. Katerina Knezíková, Elena Zhidkova, and Adam Plachetka star.

Performance Date: Sept. 14, 2021

Finally, the Children’s Opera, led by Jirina Marková Krystlíková, will present “Opera is Fun.”

Performance Dates: Sept. 18 – Nov. 21, 2021

Musica Non Grata

“Musica non grata,” the company’s ongoing project will shift its attention to Alexander Zemlinsky to celebrate the 150th anniversary of his brith. The showcase will feature excerpts from many of his works, including the unfinished opera “Malva.” Stepánka Pucálková stars while Karl-Heinz Steffens conducts.

Premiere Date: Oct. 9, 2021

Jaroslav Brezina, Pavel Svingr, Miguelangelo Cavalcanti, Jana Sykorová, and Jana Sibera lead a concert dedicated to “Music by Terezín composers.” Olga Machonová Pavlu conducts.

Premiere Date: Oct. 24, 2021