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Prague National Opera

Prague State Operaa
Jan 6, 2025

Prague National Opera Names New Music Director & Chief Chorus Master

(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 {…}

Tchaikovsky
Mar 23, 2022

Prague National Opera Cancels Production of Tchaikovsky’s ‘Cherevichki’

The Prague National Opera has canceled its production of Tchaikovsky’s “Cherevichki.” Per Opera Magazine, the decision to cancel the opera was not intended as an attempt to boycott Russian culture. However, the company did not want to stage an opera that promotes the “great Russian empire.” ‘In the context of today’s situation where Russia’s current political leaders are waging a {…}

Jul 5, 2017

Prague National Opera 2017 Review – Aida: An Incoherent Production With a Farcical Ballet & Underwhelming Singing

“Aida” is one of the most complex operas in the repertory as it has demanding music that requires singers with immense voices that can also create riveting portrayals of deeply emotional and complex beings. However, it seems like most opera companies nowadays use this opera as a fan favorite and present it in routine productions that look like they are {…}

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