Concert

Christmas Matinee

Michna - Ryba - Britten - Pelikán

The Estates Theatre

Concert

Basic information

Venue

The Estates Theatre

Approximate running time

1 hour 35 minutes, 1 intermission (20 minutes) minutes

Christmas concert at the Estates Theatre with music by Adam Michna of Otradovice, Jakub Jan Ryba, Benjamin Britten, and the world premiere of a cantata by Jaroslav Pelikán.

Cast

2025-2026

Creatives

Dramaturgy

Beno BlachutZdeněk Klauda

Part of the National Theatre Opera and the State Opera exceptional musical programme of song recitals.

Christmas Concert

Singers: Natálie Šmausová, Marie Svobodová, Jiří Hájek
National Theatre Chorus
Chorus master: Lukáš Kozubík
National Theatre Orchestra
Harp: Ivana Horngacher Pokorná
Organ positiv: Zdeněk Klauda

Programme:

Adam Michna z Otradovic: The Music of the Holy Year (selection)
- Other song for the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
- For the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
- For Saint Joseph, foster father of the Lord Jesus
- Advent song
- Second Advent song – Rorate coeli

Jakub Jan Ryba: Pastorellas
- How sweet, adorable (M. Svobodová)
- Dear Little Nightingale (N. Šmausová)
- Sleep, sleep, little innocent one (N. Šmausová, M. Svobodová)

Jaroslav Pelikán: Prepare ye the way of the Lord, Advent Cantata (Soli, Chorus) - World premiere

- intermission -

Benjamin Britten: A Ceremony of Carols (National Theatre Chorus)

Where to buy tickets

When purchasing online, you can get an e-ticket. You can pick up printed tickets in person at the box offices of the National Theatre.

The National Theatre sells tickets up to 6 months in advance - currently for December 2025 – May 2026.
Sales always start on the 1st day of the month at 9am, except in January when pre-sales do not start until the 2nd day due to a public holiday.

What to wear?

By their appearance, attire and behaviour, the audience is obliged to adhere to the accustomed practice expected from them when attending a theatre performance.

Parking at the Estates Theatre

Unfortunately, there is no parking near The Estates Theater. You can use the guarded parking lot in the Kotva shopping center (Revoluční 1/655, Prague 1) and Paladium (Na Poříčí 1079 / 3a, Prague 1).