A Matinée marking the 202nd Anniversary of Bedřich Smetana’s Birth
Basic information
The National Theatre
Approximate running time1 hour 30 minutes, no intermission
LanguageIn Czech
A co-operation with with the Bedřich Smetana Society
A traditional concert in honour of one of the major figures in the history of Czech music and the National Theatre alike.
Creatives
Programme:
Speech: Dr. Olga Mojžíšová
Bedřich Smetana:
Six Characteristic Pieces, Op. 1 (selection) – Martin Levický
1. In the Forest
2. Awakening Passion
4. Desire
6. Despair
Evening Songs – Daniel Matoušek, piano: Zdeněk Klauda
Franz Liszt:
Die Vätergruft – Jan Hnyk, piano: Zdeněk Klauda
Jeanne d'Arc au bucher, S. 293 – Pavla Radostová, piano: Zdeněk Klauda
Transcendental Étude, S. 139, No 4 (Mazeppa) – Martin Levický
Bedřich Smetana:
The Devil’s Wall (Čertova stěna)
Katuška's aria Nikdo? Ach, mě se tak zdálo – Pavla Radostová, piano: Zdeněk Klauda
Vok's aria Jen jediná mě ženy krásná tvář tak dojala – Pavol Kubáň, piano: Zdeněk Klauda
Jarek's aria Kam prchnout – Daniel Matoušek, piano: Zdeněk Klauda
Rarach's aria Jen hajej, holátko – Jan Hnyk, piano: Zdeněk Klauda
The Kiss (Hubička)
Duet of Lukáš and Tomáš Ten mě prohnal…. Jen odpros ji, ty bláhový – Daniel Matoušek, Pavol Kubáň, piano: Zdeněk Klauda
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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 September 2026 – February 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!
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