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Concert

A Matinée marking the 202nd 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 30 minutes, no intermission

Language

In 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.

Cast

  • 2025-2026
  • 2026-2027

Creatives

Dramaturgy
Beno BlachutZdeněk Klauda

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 March–August 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.

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.

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.