Concert

A Matinée marking the 199th Anniversary of Bedřich Smetana’s Birth

The National Theatre

Concert

For the whole family

Basic information

Venue

The National Theatre

Approximate running time

1 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

2024-2025

Creatives

Dramaturgy

Beno Blachut

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

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 January–June 2025.
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

While visiting The National Theatre and the New Stage you can use again the underground car park of the National Theatre. Information and a parking fee.

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.