Kateřina Kněžíková, Corinne Winters, Nicky Spence, & Markéta Cukrová Star in Janáček Brno International Opera & Music Festival 2026

The Janáček Brno International Opera and Music Festival announces its 2026 and 10th anniversary season. This article only includes operatic works. Tomáš Hanus conducts Janáček’s “Destiny,” with Robert Carsen directing Alžběta Poláčková, Eliška Gattringerová, Vít Nosek, Jan Šťáva, Lukáš Bařákthe, and the Janáček Opera of the National Theatre Brno ensemble. Performance Date: Oct. 13, 2026 (Janáček Theatre) Marko Ivanović conducts Teatro {…}

Dec 9, 2023

Brno National Theater 2023-24 Review: Salome

(Photo: Marek Olbryzmek) Richard Strauss’ “Salome” is one of those operas that lives or dies through the performance of one singer. In this case, it is the soprano cast in the title role. If she cannot hold the audience’s attention, either because she is unable to bring the necessary energy and expressivity to her singing or because she does {…}

Dec 5, 2023

National Theatre Brno 2023-24 Review: The Jacobin

Photo: Patrik Borecky “Rusalka,” alone among Dvořák’s operas, has managed to establish itself across the opera world, while his other ten have largely been ignored outside his Czech homeland. One or two have managed to keep a small toehold on the international stage, but only just. It is a strange state of affairs, especially in the case of “The Jacobin.” {…}

Mar 10, 2020

Czech Republic Suspends Opera Performances in Brno & Prague Due to Coronavirus Outbreak

The Czech Republic has suspended performances as a precaution against coronavirus. Following the Czech ministry of Health’s orders the Prague National Theatre and Brno National Theatre have issued statements suspending performances. In a statement by the National Theatre said, “Pursuant to the decree of the Czech government, as of Tuesday, 10 March 2020, the National Theatre has cancelled all its performances. {…}

Sep 30, 2019

How To Live Stream National Theatre Brno’s ‘Jenůfa’ On OperaVision

OperaVision will showcase Janáček’s “Jenůfa” live from the National Theatre Brno on Oct. 2, 2019. The production will feature Jitka Zerhauová, Jaroslav Březina, Tomáš Juhás, Szilvia Rálik, Pavla Vykopalová, Ivan Kusnjer, Ladislav Mlejnek, Jarmila Balážová, Eva Štěrbová, Stanislava Jirků, Lenka Schallenberger, Martina Mádlová, and Ivona Špičková. Marko Ivanović will conduct the production directed by Martin Glaser. The stream kicks off {…}