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

(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 {…}

Sep 7, 2024

‘Un Ballo in Maschera’ Production Team Withdraws from Slovak National Theatre Due to Ministry of Culture

The team behind the upcoming production of Verdi’s “Un Balo in Maschera” production at the Slovak National Theatre has withdrawn due to the abrupt decision by Slovakia’s culture minister, Martina Šimkovičová, to dismiss Matej Drlička as General Manager.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 {…}

Apr 1, 2024

Q & A: Soprano Mária Porubčinová Talks about Smetana’s ‘The Kiss’ and her Role as Vendulka

Photo:Henrich Mišovič It is the morning of the premiere of The Slovak National Theater Opera’s new production of Smetana’s opera “The Kiss,” a rarely performed work in western Europe but one that receives regular presentations in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. To find out more about the opera and the production, we met up for an interview with soprano Mária {…}