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Bedřich Smetana originally thought of a comic opera with librettist Eliška Krásnohorská. In the end, while composing his last completed opera, the composer found moments in the romantic text, inspired by an old legend about a wall of stones built by the devil on the river by the Vyšehrod monastery, that gave the whole story a different tone. Smetana's isolation in Jabkenice and his dismal health and depression were reflected in the individual characters, and the comicalness was replaced by the depth of their feelings. The humor did not disappear either, but it is combined with the desire for love, life wisdom, melancholy and devilish temptation, so that the main tone was a celebration of love, loyalty and dedication.

On February 13, 2009, one of the most famous musical titles written in the twentieth century premiered at the Music Stage of the Brno City Theatre. The story of the escaped galley slave Jean Valjean, based on Hugo's famous novel of the same name Les Misérables (1862), won the hearts of audiences not only in Brno during more than 130 reruns, and Petr Gazdík won the prestigious Thalia Award for his portrayal of the lead role. The Brno production thus only confirmed the quality of the work, which after its premiere in 1985 in London and two years later on Broadway, literally flew around the world and became one of the longest-running musicals in the West End. It should be added that the world premiere took place in Paris in 1980 and the musical's worldwide success was ensured by the production care of musical magician Cameron Mackintosh.

Take a look into the world of ballet with us! The ballet teaching team has prepared four workshop options for you, which offer participants a playful and experiential way to take a look into the world of ballet art. The workshop is adapted for kindergartens, elementary schools, high schools and grammar schools. Contact us and choose which type of workshop you are interested in. Workshop types: How to do ballet How to do ballet MOVEMENT How to do ballet ARTISTIC How to do ballet MUSICALLY

The story of visionary creativity that changed the way women dress. Coco Chanel as fearlessness, ferocity and risk, as well as taste, philosophy and brand. A contemporary ballet by Mário Radačovský about a woman who fundamentally influenced the world of fashion. The second, spring premiere of the 2023/2024 season, completes the ten-year tenure of artistic director Mário Radačovský at the head of the NdB Ballet company. As a choreographer, he has in the past enjoyed working on full-length titles inspired by the life and work of great figures in human cultural history. We can recall the titles of the ballets Warhol, Beethoven, Michelangelo.

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The story of visionary creativity that changed the way women dress. Coco Chanel as fearlessness, ferocity and risk, as well as taste, philosophy and brand. A contemporary ballet by Mário Radačovský about a woman who fundamentally influenced the world of fashion. The second, spring premiere of the 2023/2024 season, completes the ten-year tenure of artistic director Mário Radačovský at the head of the NdB Ballet company. As a choreographer, he has in the past enjoyed working on full-length titles inspired by the life and work of great figures in human cultural history. We can recall the titles of the ballets Warhol, Beethoven, Michelangelo.

Pampúšik/ Darkness/ On the beautiful blue

Propadleek is a Prague band founded in 2017 by then high school students Ondřej Kobrl and Jan Vaňek. The band has gained a wide audience thanks to catchy lyrics, imaginative violin lines and rich vocal arrangements. Its style is somewhere between pop rock and pop folk. So far this year, it has released three EPs and eight singles, available on all streaming platforms. In 2024, it played 21 concerts, sold out Malostranská Beseda twice, Gauč na Výstaviště the second time, filled Rock Café and performed in nine cities across the Czech Republic. An acoustic concert in a new and unique format was also a great success. In 2025, the band toured alongside the band Divokej Bill and several festivals, which expanded its fan base. Now Propadleek is focusing on fine-tuning its debut album, which they recorded at the SONO studio. The album will be released in the fall and fans can already look forward to the February release in Fléda, Brno!

Big beat covers of well-known and lesser-known bands (Queen, Thin Lizzy, ZZ-TOP, Gary Moore, Deep Purple and many others) performed by seasoned Brno musicians. Vocals - Radek Maar, guitar - Hynek Dlapal, bass - Jiří Pešek, drums - David Křetínský.

The production by one of the world's best opera directors, Robert Carsen, had a successful premiere at the Janáček Brno Festival 2016. His productions, with their outstanding individual poetics, dramaturgical restraint and emotional, lively and extremely impressive theatre, have been in the repertoire of the most important opera houses for many years, be it La Scala in Milan, the Metropolitan Opera in New York, the Glyndebourne Festival in England or the Royal Opera House Covent Garden. Káťa Kabanová is one of Carsen's five productions of Janáček's operas and was originally created for the Flemish Opera. Since its premiere, it has been performed in more than 20 opera houses around the world and it is no wonder that the production with its impressive scenography, where the water surface covers the entire stage and reflects Káťa's emotions and tragic fate, is one of Carsen's best works.

The epic film score concert Star Wars Live in Concert is inspired by the music of not only Oscar-winning composer John Williams, but also John Powell, Joseph Shirley and Ludwig Goransson. The scores are primarily performed by a symphony orchestra of varying sizes, joined in several sections by a choir.

After the successful production of Handel's Alcina, director Jiří Heřman and I will set out to discover the beauties of Mozart's music and his opera, which enjoys unwavering popularity all over the world. And it is no wonder, because The Marriage of Figaro, in addition to brilliant and sparkling music that will sweep you away with its unceasing flow similar to a mountain stream, also boasts an almost dramatic libretto. And how could it not, when the basis for Da Ponte was the play of the same name by the outstanding French playwright Pierre de Beaumarchais.

The folk ensemble ŠARIŠAN, the absolute winner of the global dance competition CHEONAN WORLD DANCE FESTIVAL 2025, will host the Czech premiere of the folk music RO©K NA DZEDZINE. 80 performing artists will perform. The fun comes from the amazing mood, emotions and Šarišan temperament performed by dancers, singers, actresses, folk music and rock music. The musical has already been seen by more than 12,000 viewers in Slovakia. Special guests are Katarína Knechtová and Milan JunioR Zimnýkoval.

Flamenco dancer Maise Márquez has the best credentials in the industry. Her talent is confirmed not only by her artistic education, but also by her numerous engagements on respected stages and prestigious awards.

Nicholas Winton was a young, not even thirty-year-old successful man working in finance in 1938, living a life appropriate to his age. In December of that year, Nicholas was planning a holiday in the Swiss Alps, but his friend Martin Blake, a member of the British Committee for Refugees from Czechoslovakia, asked him to come and see Prague instead of skiing. A visit to a refugee camp where people from the occupied border area were staying literally shocked him. He realized that the refugees, mostly of Jewish origin, were in direct danger of their lives and decided to take action. Since the German authorities refused to let entire families go, he founded the children's section of the British Committee with the aim of saving at least the children. With the help of his mother and several colleagues, he collected the necessary documents from parents who were interested in sending their child to England and processed travel permits with the German occupation authorities. All this under the constant supervision of the Gestapo.

Brno is set to host one of the biggest drum & bass nights of the beginning of the year!

Celebration of the 70th birthday of the Brno rock legend, composer, keyboardist and singer Roman Dragoun.

ROMAN DRAGOUN

REGENERATION

FUTURUM HIS ANGELS

Guests: MILAN PRINC

MICHAL ŽÁČEK

How to sell a bride? Best through a production by director Ondřej Havelka. One of the most popular Czech operas, The Bartered Bride by Bedřich Smetana, has been in the repertoire of the Brno theatre for more than eighteen years and has still not lost any of its wit or audience popularity.

Nicholas Winton was a young, not even thirty-year-old successful man working in finance in 1938, living a life appropriate to his age. In December of that year, Nicholas was planning a holiday in the Swiss Alps, but his friend Martin Blake, a member of the British Committee for Refugees from Czechoslovakia, asked him to come and see Prague instead of skiing. A visit to a refugee camp where people from the occupied border area were staying literally shocked him. He realized that the refugees, mostly of Jewish origin, were in direct danger of their lives and decided to take action. Since the German authorities refused to let entire families go, he founded the children's section of the British Committee with the aim of saving at least the children. With the help of his mother and several colleagues, he collected the necessary documents from parents who were interested in sending their child to England and processed travel permits with the German occupation authorities. All this under the constant supervision of the Gestapo.

Nicholas Winton was a young, not even thirty-year-old successful man working in finance in 1938, living a life appropriate to his age. In December of that year, Nicholas was planning a holiday in the Swiss Alps, but his friend Martin Blake, a member of the British Committee for Refugees from Czechoslovakia, asked him to come and see Prague instead of skiing. A visit to a refugee camp where people from the occupied border area were staying literally shocked him. He realized that the refugees, mostly of Jewish origin, were in direct danger of their lives and decided to take action. Since the German authorities refused to let entire families go, he founded the children's section of the British Committee with the aim of saving at least the children. With the help of his mother and several colleagues, he collected the necessary documents from parents who were interested in sending their child to England and processed travel permits with the German occupation authorities. All this under the constant supervision of the Gestapo.

CÉSAR FRANCK Symphonic Variations for Piano and Orchestra VINCENT d’INDY Symphony on a French Highland Tune Op. 25 for Piano and Orchestra BÉLA BARTÓK Concerto for Orchestra Igor Ardašev Piano Brno Philharmonic conductor Lucie Leguay

Nazareth are a Scottish rock band, known for their many rock hits, as well as a great cover version of the ballad Love Hurts from the mid-1970s. The band was formed in Dunfermline from the remnants of the semi-professional local band The Shadettes (originally Mark V and The Red Hawks) by singer Dan McCafferty, guitarist Manny Charlton, bassist Pete Agnew and drummer Darrell Sweet. They took their name from the song The Weight by The Band. In 1970, the band moved to London, where they released their first album of the same name in 1971. After gaining attention with their 1972 album Exercises, Nazareth released their next album Razamanaz in early 1973.

The opera orchestra hides in the so-called hole or orchestra pit during the performance. Now we have a unique opportunity to enjoy it on our own and find out how important a role it plays in an opera performance. What you should try to conduct it or play with it. Take a closer look at the opera! Take a Step Behind the Curtain with us. A program designed for all curious people, young and old, who want to learn something new from the world of opera theater. 70 minutes of interactive, adventurous and, most importantly, fun journey into the heart of opera music.

Perhaps none of the participants in the Venetian premiere, which was a devastating fiasco, believed that they had just witnessed the birth of one of the most popular and most performed Italian operas. Verdi found a theme close to him in the novel about the love of the courtesan Violetta and Alfredo, which is not desired by his father or society. He knew the setting well – Paris, a city full of hustle and bustle, was never his favorite, and the tragic story reminded him of his own life experience. For years he had lived in a free union with the soprano Giuseppina Strepponi and felt firsthand the society's opposition to the "illegal" relationship. His personal experience undoubtedly enhanced the understanding and compassion for the main heroine, which permeate the entire opera... The clear lyrical music, where Italian bel canto is closely combined with dramatic expression, added poignancy to the tragic love story of the famous Parisian courtesan, thus giving rise to an opera evergreen.

The junior company will present its second premiere in the 2025/2026 season in February under the title NdB 2: Dispute / Archa /Inside. The eighth premiere evening will present three original choreographies created specifically for NdB2. In a dramaturgically diverse triptych, three different authorial perspectives meet, which develop the interpretive abilities of young dancers and at the same time respond to the themes that accompany them on their path to adult artistic expression.

Nicholas Winton was a young, not even thirty-year-old successful man working in finance in 1938, living a life appropriate to his age. In December of that year, Nicholas was planning a holiday in the Swiss Alps, but his friend Martin Blake, a member of the British Committee for Refugees from Czechoslovakia, asked him to come and see Prague instead of skiing. A visit to a refugee camp where people from the occupied border area were staying literally shocked him. He realized that the refugees, mostly of Jewish origin, were in direct danger of their lives and decided to take action. Since the German authorities refused to let entire families go, he founded the children's section of the British Committee with the aim of saving at least the children. With the help of his mother and several colleagues, he collected the necessary documents from parents who were interested in sending their child to England and processed travel permits with the German occupation authorities. All this under the constant supervision of the Gestapo.

CÉSAR FRANCK Symphonic Variations for Piano and Orchestra VINCENT d’INDY Symphony on a French Highland Tune Op. 25 for Piano and Orchestra BÉLA BARTÓK Concerto for Orchestra Igor Ardašev Piano Brno Philharmonic conductor Lucie Leguay

Mr. Irish Bastard is a band that perfectly combines the wild energy of punk with the melodic and storytelling traditions of Irish folk music. The group was formed by Irishman Chris Lennon in Münster, Germany, after a night of musical excitement with Gran E. Smith. The acoustic guitar and banjo duo quickly recruited other musicians and began conquering Irish pubs all over Europe. They drew inspiration from legendary bands such as The Pogues, The Levellers and Flogging Molly. Their style is characterized by fast, energetic punk songs enriched with traditional Irish acoustic elements.

The legendary British punk band Buzzcocks is celebrating 50 years on the scene and will be coming to Brno's Fléda club on February 27, 2026. The band, which has been shaping the form of punk since the 1970s and has inspired countless followers, will bring a mix of their greatest hits and the energy that keeps them one of the liveliest icons of the genre. Don't miss this anniversary concert commemorating half a century of punk history.

Nicholas Winton was a young, not even thirty-year-old successful man working in finance in 1938, living a life appropriate to his age. In December of that year, Nicholas was planning a holiday in the Swiss Alps, but his friend Martin Blake, a member of the British Committee for Refugees from Czechoslovakia, asked him to come and see Prague instead of skiing. A visit to a refugee camp where people from the occupied border area were staying literally shocked him. He realized that the refugees, mostly of Jewish origin, were in direct danger of their lives and decided to take action. Since the German authorities refused to let entire families go, he founded the children's section of the British Committee with the aim of saving at least the children. With the help of his mother and several colleagues, he collected the necessary documents from parents who were interested in sending their child to England and processed travel permits with the German occupation authorities. All this under the constant supervision of the Gestapo.

Nicholas Winton was a young, not even thirty-year-old successful man working in finance in 1938, living a life appropriate to his age. In December of that year, Nicholas was planning a holiday in the Swiss Alps, but his friend Martin Blake, a member of the British Committee for Refugees from Czechoslovakia, asked him to come and see Prague instead of skiing. A visit to a refugee camp where people from the occupied border area were staying literally shocked him. He realized that the refugees, mostly of Jewish origin, were in direct danger of their lives and decided to take action. Since the German authorities refused to let entire families go, he founded the children's section of the British Committee with the aim of saving at least the children. With the help of his mother and several colleagues, he collected the necessary documents from parents who were interested in sending their child to England and processed travel permits with the German occupation authorities. All this under the constant supervision of the Gestapo.

Doctor Victor is a rock power trio led by frontman and multi-instrumentalist Vojtěch Bureš, who recorded a completely new album at the legendary Abbey Road Studios in London. The band has supported AC/DC, Deep Purple and Jack White, performed in the UK, the USA (Whisky a Go Go, The NAMM Show) and Asia and collaborated with musicians from Prince to Michael Jackson. It is known for its energetic show, world-class sound and victory in the prestigious John Lennon Songwriting Contest in New York. Frontman Vojtěch Bureš is also a member of the band Wanastowi Vjecy. In addition to concert activities, Doctor Victor is also known for his educational projects, MusicBus and Doctor Victor Music Academy, which bring music and inspiration directly to schools throughout the Czech Republic and support young talents and the local music community. The concert at the Metro will be the first opportunity in 2026 to hear new songs live. Straightforward rock’n’roll. New album. One evening that connects everything.

A classical afternoon with brass music from Králopolka...

A ballet of ballets that, at first sight, arouses addiction and interest in the ballet genre. Tchaikovsky's famous music, Petipa/Ivanov's legendary choreography and the story of Princess Odette, who is cursed into a swan, are a composition that thrills the hearts of generations of ballet spectators, regardless of age, all over the world.

The legendary beat hall of fame group celebrates its 65th anniversary at SONU.

At the beginning of October 2024, 20 years have passed since the opening of the Musical Stage. The opinions of many naysayers who claimed in 2004 that the Brno City Theatre would own an unused, useless building after a few seasons now seem like just smiling memories. The Brno musical stage has already permanently entered the (not only) Czech theatre map, and the list of premieres listed here is filled with new productions every year, whether they are premieres of original titles or performances of classic musicals. In connection with the celebrations of this anniversary, we have decided to return to a musical that many audiences still remember today. Thanks to almost 150 reruns that have taken place since the premiere in 2007, when people hear the name The Witches of Eastwick, they often think of this production rather than the original book or film, which brought Petr Štěpán the prestigious Thalia Award for his portrayal of the demonic Darryl Van Horn.

At the beginning of October 2024, 20 years have passed since the opening of the Musical Stage. The opinions of many naysayers who claimed in 2004 that the Brno City Theatre would own an unused, useless building after a few seasons now seem like just smiling memories. The Brno musical stage has already permanently entered the (not only) Czech theatre map, and the list of premieres listed here is filled with new productions every year, whether they are premieres of original titles or performances of classic musicals. In connection with the celebrations of this anniversary, we have decided to return to a musical that many audiences still remember today. Thanks to almost 150 reruns that have taken place since the premiere in 2007, when people hear the name The Witches of Eastwick, they often think of this production rather than the original book or film, which brought Petr Štěpán the prestigious Thalia Award for his portrayal of the demonic Darryl Van Horn.