A Matinée marking the 202nd Anniversary of Bedřich Smetana’s Birth
Basic information
The National Theatre
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.
Cast
- 2025-2026
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. In Despair
Evening Songs – Daniel Matoušek
Franz Liszt:
Die Vätergruft (5 min.) – Jan Hnyk
Jeanne d'Arc au bucher, S. 293 – Barbora Perná
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 – Barbora Perná
Vok's aria Jen jediná mě ženy krásná tvář tak dojala – Pavol Kubáň
Jarek's aria Kam prchnout – Daniel Matoušek
Rarach's aria Jen hajej, holátko – Jan Hnyk
The Kiss (Hubička)
Duet of Lukáš and Tomáš Ten mě prohnal…. Jen odpros ji, ty bláhový – Daniel Matoušek, Pavol Kubáň
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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 October 2025 – March 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
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!
Menu (PDF, 60 kB)