A Matinée marking the 199th Anniversary of Bedřich Smetana’s Birth
Basic information
The National Theatre
Approximate running time1 hour 15 minutes, no intermission
A traditional concert in honour of one of the major figures in the history of Czech music and the National Theatre alike.
Cast
1st violin
2nd violin
Viola
Violoncello
1st violin
2nd violin
Viola
Violoncello
Creatives
Bedřich Smetana:
The Brandenburgers in Bohemia:
Jaký to shon, jaký to spěch?, scene of Ludiše and Tausendmark from Act 1
Dalibor:
Jak je mi…, Milada's aria from Act 2
Krásný to cíl, Vladislav's aria from Act 3
Jiřinková polka (Dahlia Polka) in D major
Chanson in A minor, No 2 from Lístky do památníku (Album Leaf), Op. 2
Louisa´s Polka in E-flat major
The Devil's Wall:
Scetch of the Act 3
Jen hajej, holátko, Rarach's aria from Act 2
Jak siré ptáče, Záviš's aria from Act 2
Jen jediná mne ženy krásná tvář tak dojala…, Vok's aria from Act 1
String Quartet No. 1 in E minor "From My Life"
The Bartered Bride:
Scene of Mařenka and Jeník from Act 1
Scene of Jeník and Kecal from Act 2
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Practical information
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 August 2026 – January 2027.
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.
Parking at the National Theater
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.
Buffets at the National Theater
No waiting. For your benefit, please pre-order your food and beverages at the bar to minimize waiting in the queue!
Detailed information at divadelnicatering.cz/en.