Song Recitals
Song recital series
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- October
- November
Sunday 25. 10.
11:00
Tickets available
Sunday 22. 11.
11:00
Tickets available
Basic information
The Estates Theatre
Approximate running time1 hour 15 minutes, no intermission
The audience will be seated directly on the stage of the Estates Theatre.
Cast
- 2025-2026
- 2026-2027
Creatives
About
National Theatre Opera and the State Opera present an exceptional musical programme of song recitals. This unique song cycle brings together important musical gems of Czech and international composers performed by opera soloists on the stages of the Estates Theatre and the National Theatre.
25 October 2026, 11am, Estates Theatre: Dvořák in Songs
Singers: Barbora Perná, Pavol Kubáň, Lukáš Bařák
Piano: Bronislav Procházka
Programme
Introduction to the programme
Antonín Dvořák
- Biblical Songs Nos. 1–5 – Pavol Kubáň
- Love Songs – Barbora Perná
- Four Songs, Op. 82 (in German) – Lukáš Bařák
- Biblical Songs Nos. 6–10 – Pavol Kubáň
22 November 2026, 11am, Estates Theatre: Chopin – Foerster – Mussorgsky
Singers: Eliška Minářová, Jana Sýkorová, Jan Hnyk
Piano: Anton Aslamas
Programme
Introduction to the programme
Fryderyk Chopin
Polish Songs, Op. 74 (selection) – Eliška Minářová
- Spring (text by Stefan Witwicki)
- The Messenger (text by Stefan Witwicki)
- The Handsome Youth (text by Bogdan Zaleski)
- Melody (anonymous text)
- The Betrothed (text by Stefan Witwicki)
- Song from the Grave (text by Wincenty Pol)
Josef Bohuslav Foerster
Radiant Days, Op. 69 – Jana Sýkorová
- Radiant Days
- Dreaming-
- Night's Consolation
-Homeward
Anton Aslamas
Fantasy on Themes from Janáček's opera The Cunning Little Vixen – Anton Aslamas
Modest Mussorgsky
Songs and Dances of Death (texts by Arseny Golenishchev-Kutuzov) – Jan Hnyk
- Lullaby
- Serenade
- Trepak
- The Field Marshal
19 December 2026, 11am, Estates Theatre: Christmas Concert
Singers: Pavla Radostová, Pavol Kubáň
National Theatre Chorus
Chorus Master: Lukáš Kozubík
National Theatre Orchestra
Programme
Václav Karel Holan Rovenský
- Čas bychom se radovali (Now Is the Time for Rejoicing)
- Maria, dej Dovolení (Mary, Grant Permission)
- Spívejte anjelové (Sing, O Angels)
- Ej, viz má duše (Behold, My Soul)
- Král mocný II (The Mighty King II)
Jakub Jan Ryba
- Sleep, My Little Jesus
- Oh, How My Heart Rejoices
- A Lily Has Blossomed from a Rose
- Beloved Little Nightingale
Jan Valta
Roráty (a cycle for chorus and chamber accompaniment)
Intermission
Jiří Pavlica
Missa brevis pastoralis
Tickets: Christmas Concert - National Theatre
24 January 2027, 11am, Estates Theatre - Jaroslav Ježek: Serious and Light-hearted
Singers, Saxophone: Anna Moriová, Aleš Briscein
Singer: Jiří Hájek
Violin: Ondřej Hás
Flute: Daniel Havel
Clarinet: David Šimeček
Drums: Tomáš Vybíral
Trumpet: Jan Houdek
Piano: Zdeněk Klauda
Programme
Introduction to the programme
Jaroslav Ježek
Sonata for Violin and Piano
By Express Train (Rychlíkem)
Calendar (Kalendář)
Songs of the Rascal Pierrot
Songs by Voskovec and Werich
- Dark Blue World
- Dawn Is Breaking, Awake!
- Heaven on Earth
- David and Goliath
- Bugatti Step
- Life Is Just a Matter of Chance
- The Three Policemen
- Aesop and the Ant
13 March 2027, 5pm, National Theatre: Bartók – Janáček
Janíček: Martin Šrejma
Zefka: Kateřina Jalovcová
National Theatre Chorus members
Piano: Martin Levický
Programme
Introduction to the programme
Béla Bartók: Eight Hungarian Folksongs
Leoš Janáček: In the Mists
Leoš Janáček: The Diary of One Who Disappeared
All recitals begin at 11am at the Estates Theatre, with the exception of Bartók – Janáček on 13 March, which begins at 5pm at the National Theatre.
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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 July–December 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.
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.
Parking at the Estates Theatre
Unfortunately, there is no parking near The Estates Theater. You can use the guarded parking lot in the Kotva shopping center (Revoluční 1/655, Prague 1) and Paladium (Na Poříčí 1079 / 3a, Prague 1).
Buffets at the Estates 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.