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Celebration of the historical event of Brno's noon performed by a brass quintet, which will play fanfares from the tower of the Old Town Hall at 11 a.m.

Sometimes a single second is enough… Black and White is essentially a modern version of the flagship of the classical repertoire – Swan Lake. It is a title that is one of the most performed ballets in the world. Our version, which was a great success in the USA, represents today. It is an attempt to approach this work to the younger generation from a different perspective, by denying all traditions and visually transforming Swan Lake as such. In the classical version of the ballet, the dominant characters are ballerinas (the main double roles of Odette – Odile), so it is mainly a statement of the female element. In our version, we offer a view of Swan Lake through the main character, Prince Siegfried, who is going through a difficult life situation associated with the treatment of a serious illness – cancer. Sometimes a second is enough – and life is turned upside down.

Program: Hildegard von Bingen About spectabiles viri Jowan Merckx La rosée de larmes (text by Publius Vergilius Maro) Jowan Merckx Sous le noyer Philippe Laloy Les roses de Saadi (text by Marceline Desbordes-Valmore) Jowan Merckx A un lilas (text by François Coppée) Raphaël De Cock Yggdrasil / Fossegangar (Folk Icelandic and Norwegian poetry) Guillaume du Fay Balsamus et munda cera Jowan Merckx, arr. Jurgen De Bruyne Purior in vicis (text by Horace) Jowan Merckx Sous le figuier Els Van Laethem, Bert Van Laethem Où rien ne bouge (text by Emile Verhaeren) Jowan Merckx, arr. Jowan Merckx & Natacha Simmonds Le doux désir douloureux Meninas vamos à murta Portuguese folk, arr. Jowan Merckx Jowan Merckx, arr. Philippe Laloy Artemisia absinthium To jasmine Greek folk Jowan Merckx Alchemilla

Duo Como Emma Wills / Guitar Sebastian Enriques / accordion Program: Tomas Gubitsch / Argentina Villa Luro Ludovico Einaudi / Italy Elegy for the Arctic (arr. Sebastian Enriques) Johann Sebastian Bach / Germany Aria & Goldberg Variations I, V, VI (arr. Duo Como) Rossen Balkanski / Bulgaria Scherzo Richard Galliano / France Laurita (arr. Duo Como) Korrontzi / Basque Country Fandango (arr. Duo Como) Bireli Lagrene / France Made in France (arr. Duo Como) Ennio Morricone / Italy Cinema Paradiso (arr. Duo Como) Astor Piazzolla / Argentina Tango suite n°3 Sivuca & Gloria Gadelha / Brazil Feira de Mangaio (arr. Duo Como) Henri Coene / Belgium Atlantic Express

Jazz cruise on the Brno dam combined with listening to a stylish band. A Sunday afternoon in June is perfect for a trip on a steamboat, suitable of course for families with children. For listening and dancing, or just to set the right atmosphere, the traditional Dixieland Old Steamboat Jazz Band will play. For this year's event, the organizers have prepared VIP tables on the lower deck with unlimited beer and wine and a real sailor's welcome drink. Children only need to buy a child's ticket, they can join their parents in the VIP box. Further information: Dress code: sailor Unfortunately, the cruise is not wheelchair accessible.

Two worldviews, one border between them – one embodies reason and light, the other is elemental, dark and irrational. One night, a charismatic shepherd arrives at the Christian court of King Roger, disrupting the established order of Christian values ​​and worldview. Does his teaching bring joy and goodness or only destruction and chaos? The opera King Roger by Polish composer Karol Szymanowski does not offer a clear answer; he himself described it as a mystery whose theme is man’s self-knowledge, his sexuality and spirituality.

tragicomedy with songs about the icon of world show business A phenomenal singer, a movie star, the brightest and most tragic American star... that was Judy Garland. Peter Quilter's tragicomedy gives viewers a glimpse into one of her last attempts to return to the stage. However, the fatal cocktail of fame, stimulants, financial instability and failed marriages will not make it any easier for her this time either. Who really wants to help her and who is after their own benefit? Can a new love save her or will she sing her greatest hit Over the Rainbow for the last time? A unique acting and musical opportunity for Monika Absolonová, who will sing Judy Garland's greatest hits accompanied by a live band. Cast: Monika Absolonová, Jan Nedbal, Saša Rašilov / Milan Němec, Petr Pěknic / Adam Kraus

London Brass will perform for the first time in the Czech Republic. The brass ensemble will ring out in the courtyard of Špilberk Castle at the end of Brno Brass Fest 2025.

Zefiro Torna Elly Aerden / vocals, chatkan Philippe Laloy / flutes, soprano saxophone, composition Jowan Merckx / recorders, French bagpipes, flugelhorn, percussion, ukulele, composition Raphaël De Cock / Irish bagpipes, chatkan, kaval, Hardanger fiddle, double harmonic flutes, Jew's harp, duduk, diphonic singing Jean-Philippe Poncin / bass clarinet Jurgen De bruyn / lute, baroque guitar, chitarrone, vocals, artistic director

Program: Call to prayer / Anonymous Prayer / Ernest Bloch Czardas / Vittorio Monti Moto Trankil / Karim Baggili Nocturne / Frédéric Chopin Allemande from the 2nd suite for cello / Johann Sebastian Bach Contemplation / Henriette Renié Song of the Birds / Anonymous Kalimat / Majda El Roumi Spiegel im Spiegel / Arvo Pärt

JOHN CAGE Composed Improvisation for snare drum

ANDREW THOMAS Merlin for marimba

FRANCO DONATONI Omar, two pieces for vibraphone

JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH / arr. FERRUCIO BUSONI, ADÉLAÏDE FERRIÈRE Chaconne from Partita No. 2 in D minor BWV 1004, arranged for marimba IANNIS XENAKIS Rebonds for percussion Adélaïde Ferrière marimba and other percussion

The solo recital of the harpsichord legend and founder and artistic director of the great ensemble Anima Eterna is the festival's thanks for the long-standing support, precious friendship and countless and unforgettable artistic experiences that Jos has prepared for our audience in recent years, whether at the keyboard of the harpsichord, fortepiano, organ or as a phenomenal conductor. At the symbolic induction into the festival hall of fame, Jose van Immerseel will be accompanied by Walter Moens, diplomat and former representative of the Flemish government in the Czech Republic, thanks to whom the beneficial "Flemish storm" that still continues to this day was unleashed in South Moravia twenty years ago. Program: Abraham van den Kerckhoven, Pieter Cornet, Joseph-Hector Fiocco, Peter Philips and John Bull.

A loose group of musicians who are happy to play anything. The main part of the repertoire consists of folk and country music, but we also like to delve into folk songs, swing or jazz. The more daring ones also try classical music.

historical comedy in the style of a pop concert The performance is presented under the license of Concord Theatricals (www.concordtheatricals.co.uk). A colorful and exuberant party combining musical, pop concert and historical facts. Each of the six wives of the British King Henry VIII. gradually tells her fate, including various piquancy, to prove to each other who suffered the most because of their common husband and his somewhat dubious moral principles. In the roaring eighty-minute concert battle, you will find six great performers, a four-member all-female band and catchy melodies that have thrilled fans all over the world, where the musical Six has collected dozens of various awards. Modern, energetic and provocative work breaks genre boundaries and will undoubtedly attract audiences of the young and middle generation in particular. Cast: Kateřina Chrenková / Linda Nosková, Soňa Hanzlíčková / Felicita Victoria Prokešová, Vendula Příhodová / Charlotte Režná, Leona Černá Stříbrná / Andrea Holá / Eva Staškovičová, Natálie Dvořáková / Natálie Grossová / Kristýna Málková (understady), Ivana Korolová / Lucie Pragerová and the orchestra of the musical DJKT.

6:30 – 8:30 At dawn At dawn, the water is at its most beautiful, the surface is calm, fishermen are waiting for their morning catches. The cool dew glistens on the grass, the day begins. Michal Bumbálek, Lukáš Rieger and Igor Dostálek. Three fishermen and Jana Janků’s harp. A peaceful morning performance on the shore of the Brno sea. 17:00 – 19:00 On the surface of the sea The sun is still high, the waves are crashing into each other, the ship is rocking and the sailors are dreaming of endless distances. Late afternoon, sunshine, pleasant sitting and fun in the middle of Brno. Summer is coming. 17:00 ON THE SPOT: summer edition – dance performance 17:30 Matylda – banda de la marina – seaside band 18:30 Summer improvisation – Pavol Seriš and Dalibor Buš 19:00 – 21:00 By the campfire Spicy snacks, tramp songs and a good time by the campfire. Everyone can help out, bring musical instruments, play and sing to their heart’s content. 19:00 Sychravo – tramp band 20:00 Sitting by the fire

Mobb Deep is an American duo from New York City, consisting of rapper and producer Havoc and rapper Prodigy. The duo rose to fame in the 1990s as highly critical representatives of the hardcore hip hop subgenre.

Director Stanislav Moša is staging Nezval's text for the second time, having first done so in 1995, when the theatre celebrated its fiftieth anniversary with this production in the newly renovated hall on Lidická Street. At the time, the director and manager wrote about Nezval's text: "There is little Czech theatre literature that can be said to be a poem. Through it speaks a true passion bound by an amazing form enchanted in the beauty of the Czech language." Moša's adaptation of Manon Lescaut, which was subtitled "lyrical drama-confession", broke away from the linear narrative of the well-known story and created a timeless parable. The old abbé de Grieux recalls his fateful relationship with a sinful saint, which gives the originally lyrical story dramatic dimensions and brings to life long-ago secrets, hints and loves in the memories of a man at the end of his life.

Innerwoud is a one-man band of Belgian double bassist and composer Pieter-Jan Van Assch, who lets the double bass sound, speak and sing in his productions. Van Assch's music is often described as ambient, neoclassical and drone, and despite its simple construction, it powerfully conveys emotions. Drones – long pauses – layer various textures and sounds produced by the double bass. The result is a melancholic trip, a journey through a wide open landscape or wandering in anonymous darkness, while a gentle melody casts a humble light on the whole. The festival will visit the inspiring environment of the former fruit processing and confectionery factory of Terezia Hrubá in Přerov for the first time. Today, the industrial complex of the family company Osmek flourishes with diverse cultural activities thanks to the Hrubá kotelna association, which is a partner of the concert and offers interested members of the audience a prelude in the form of a commented tour of the premises.

Director Stanislav Moša is staging Nezval's text for the second time, having first done so in 1995, when the theatre celebrated its fiftieth anniversary with this production in the newly renovated hall on Lidická Street. At the time, the director and manager wrote about Nezval's text: "There is little Czech theatre literature that can be said to be a poem. Through it speaks a true passion bound by an amazing form enchanted in the beauty of the Czech language." Moša's adaptation of Manon Lescaut, which was subtitled "lyrical drama-confession", broke away from the linear narrative of the well-known story and created a timeless parable. The old abbé de Grieux recalls his fateful relationship with a sinful saint, which gives the originally lyrical story dramatic dimensions and brings to life long-ago secrets, hints and loves in the memories of a man at the end of his life.

Nevermind Anna Besson / flute Louis Creac’h / violin Robin Pharo / viola da gamba Jean Rondeau / harpsichord, organ positive 30th year artist in residence

Director Stanislav Moša is staging Nezval's text for the second time, having first done so in 1995, when the theatre celebrated its fiftieth anniversary with this production in the newly renovated hall on Lidická Street. At the time, the director and manager wrote about Nezval's text: "There is little Czech theatre literature that can be said to be a poem. Through it speaks a true passion bound by an amazing form enchanted in the beauty of the Czech language." Moša's adaptation of Manon Lescaut, which was subtitled "lyrical drama-confession", broke away from the linear narrative of the well-known story and created a timeless parable. The old abbé de Grieux recalls his fateful relationship with a sinful saint, which gives the originally lyrical story dramatic dimensions and brings to life long-ago secrets, hints and loves in the memories of a man at the end of his life.

Bach Dynasty The internationally renowned Vox Luminis ensemble, under the direction of Lionel Meunier, specializes in the French, Italian and German repertoire of the 17th and early 18th centuries. For our festival, Voice of Light will focus on the Bach dynasty, drawing on pieces from a collection known as the Altbachisches Archiv. It contains around twenty motets and a number of cantatas composed by successive generations of Bachs. It is believed to have passed through the hands of various members of the family, who contributed to and revised it from 1650 until it was acquired by the most famous member of the family, Johann Sebastian, around 1739.

Ode to Silence In the first of his two solo evenings, the resident artist of the 30th edition of the festival will offer Bach’s Goldberg Variations in their original harpsichord form. “The Goldberg Variations are all Bach, and I will definitely devote my whole life to them,” says Rondeau, who studied them using the original edition containing Bach’s own markings and corrections. In his harpsichord recital, Rondeau will perform the set of variations in their complete form, with indicated repetitions and thoughtfully inserted moments of silence.

Sunday Goldberg Afternoon The 30th year artist-in-residence Jean Rondeau pays tribute to the Goldberg Variations at the festival: "They contain all of Bach and I will definitely devote my whole life to them," says Rondeau, who will not only grace Sunday afternoon with the famous work in the organ version, but will also offer it to our audience in its original harpsichord form during the next concerts of his residency, in a quartet transcription with the Nevermind ensemble, and finally in a creative authorial guise in the UNDR project.

Director Stanislav Moša is staging Nezval's text for the second time, having first done so in 1995, when the theatre celebrated its fiftieth anniversary with this production in the newly renovated hall on Lidická Street. At the time, the director and manager wrote about Nezval's text: "There is little Czech theatre literature that can be said to be a poem. Through it speaks a true passion bound by an amazing form enchanted in the beauty of the Czech language." Moša's adaptation of Manon Lescaut, which was subtitled "lyrical drama-confession", broke away from the linear narrative of the well-known story and created a timeless parable. The old abbé de Grieux recalls his fateful relationship with a sinful saint, which gives the originally lyrical story dramatic dimensions and brings to life long-ago secrets, hints and loves in the memories of a man at the end of his life.

a nocte temporis Anna Besson / traverso Myriam Rignol / viola da gamba Béatrice Martin / harpsichord Simon Linné / theorbo Reinoud Van Mechelen / tenor, artistic director

Director Stanislav Moša is staging Nezval's text for the second time, having first done so in 1995, when the theatre celebrated its fiftieth anniversary with this production in the newly renovated hall on Lidická Street. At the time, the director and manager wrote about Nezval's text: "There is little Czech theatre literature that can be said to be a poem. Through it speaks a true passion bound by an amazing form enchanted in the beauty of the Czech language." Moša's adaptation of Manon Lescaut, which was subtitled "lyrical drama-confession", broke away from the linear narrative of the well-known story and created a timeless parable. The old abbé de Grieux recalls his fateful relationship with a sinful saint, which gives the originally lyrical story dramatic dimensions and brings to life long-ago secrets, hints and loves in the memories of a man at the end of his life.

a nocte temporis Anna Besson / traverso Myriam Rignol / viola da gamba Béatrice Martin / harpsichord Simon Linné / theorbo Reinoud Van Mechelen / tenor, artistic director

The musical was based on the legendary film Some Like It Hot with Marilyn Monroe. It is unbelievable, but the aforementioned film was first shown almost sixty years ago, in 1959. The musical of the same name then achieved extraordinary success worldwide, and in December 2008 it was brought to the stage of the Municipal Theatre in Ljubljana, Slovenia, by director Stanislav Moša. He has now also taken on the direction of the production in our theatre. Two poor musicians accidentally get caught up in a war between mafia gangs. They are being hunted and have no choice but to hide safely. They change into women's clothes and get hired by a band going on tour to Miami Beach. Florida becomes a unique opportunity for the homeless musicians to disappear from the mafia's sight... However, their crazy adventure is far from over! Their disguises lead them into countless comical situations, and to top it all off, both our heroes fall in love with a charming singer and ukulele player named Sugar. As if all this weren't enough, one of our charming musicians, dressed in a woman's dress, is proposed to by an elderly millionaire...

During the big cleaning of the Besední dům, we found a chest. What's in it? We don't know! But it seems that it could have belonged to the famous composer Ludwig van Beethoven himself!!! We haven't been able to open it yet, but we believe that it will reveal many of the composer's secrets right in front of our young listeners. The interactive concert is intended for listeners aged 6-12. hosted by: Kristýna Drášilová and Josef Škarka conducted by: Zdeněk Nádeníček performed by: Brno Philharmonic Orchestra venue: Besední dům length: 60 minutes the program is suitable for pupils of the 1st and 2nd grades of primary schools

Two worldviews, one border between them – one embodies reason and light, the other is elemental, dark and irrational. One night, a charismatic shepherd arrives at the Christian court of King Roger, disrupting the established order of Christian values ​​and worldview. Does his teaching bring joy and goodness or only destruction and chaos? The opera King Roger by Polish composer Karol Szymanowski does not offer a clear answer; he himself described it as a mystery whose theme is man’s self-knowledge, his sexuality and spirituality.

Director Stanislav Moša is staging Nezval's text for the second time, having first done so in 1995, when the theatre celebrated its fiftieth anniversary with this production in the newly renovated hall on Lidická Street. At the time, the director and manager wrote about Nezval's text: "There is little Czech theatre literature that can be said to be a poem. Through it speaks a true passion bound by an amazing form enchanted in the beauty of the Czech language." Moša's adaptation of Manon Lescaut, which was subtitled "lyrical drama-confession", broke away from the linear narrative of the well-known story and created a timeless parable. The old abbé de Grieux recalls his fateful relationship with a sinful saint, which gives the originally lyrical story dramatic dimensions and brings to life long-ago secrets, hints and loves in the memories of a man at the end of his life.

Katta / organ Societas Incognitorum Yvetta Fendrichová, Kateřina Šujanová / soprano Ondřej Múčka / tenor Martin Šujan / bass Eduard Tomaštík / artistic director Program: Katta Missa Organi (world premiere) Philippe de Monte Madrigali Spirituali a 5 voci (selection) Lamberto de Sayve Moteta (selection) Georg Muffat Toccata duodecima et ultima

A famous cocktail of styles that fans of various musical expressions can agree on. It is no coincidence that they have already won two Grammy Awards and three other nominations. The Canadian BadBadNotGood are, however, a two-in-one collective. First, an instrumental trio, and second, a production team – and they are successful in both areas of their activity. As producers, they operate mainly in the hip hop sphere, and have collaborated with such great personalities as Tyler, The Creator (who, by the way, helped them greatly in the beginning to kick-start their careers), Kendrick Lamar, Ghostface Killah and Charlotte Day Wilson.

During the big cleaning of the Besední dům, we found a chest. What's in it? We don't know! But it seems that it could have belonged to the famous composer Ludwig van Beethoven himself!!! We haven't been able to open it yet, but we believe that it will reveal many of the composer's secrets right in front of our young listeners. The interactive concert is intended for listeners aged 6-12. hosted by: Kristýna Drášilová and Josef Škarka conducted by: Zdeněk Nádeníček performed by: Brno Philharmonic Orchestra venue: Besední dům length: 60 minutes the program is suitable for pupils of the 1st and 2nd grades of primary schools

Director Stanislav Moša is staging Nezval's text for the second time, having first done so in 1995, when the theatre celebrated its fiftieth anniversary with this production in the newly renovated hall on Lidická Street. At the time, the director and manager wrote about Nezval's text: "There is little Czech theatre literature that can be said to be a poem. Through it speaks a true passion bound by an amazing form enchanted in the beauty of the Czech language." Moša's adaptation of Manon Lescaut, which was subtitled "lyrical drama-confession", broke away from the linear narrative of the well-known story and created a timeless parable. The old abbé de Grieux recalls his fateful relationship with a sinful saint, which gives the originally lyrical story dramatic dimensions and brings to life long-ago secrets, hints and loves in the memories of a man at the end of his life.

Program: Pierre Attaingnant The Haulberroys The three ravens folk Frie J. Jacobs Theme for the dancing goat In a garden so green folk The flowers of the forest folk Nick Drake Fruit tree Frie J. Jacobs Rain in the ears, drizzle in the eyes JJ Cale Magnolia Francis Cutting The squirrel's toy Galliard Greensleeves Almain Adrian Le Roy Branles de Poictou Pied de cheval Frie J. Jacobs Music for wind Adriaen Valerius Schoonste Nimphe van het Wout Onder de linde grune Elias Mertel The voice of the earth Spectri eiusdem sonus nocturnus

Choreography inspired by the contradiction between resilience and vulnerability in situations where we are crushed by the pressure of society and our own expectations. Through movement and dance, we explore the inner strength of the individual and the group. Choreographer: Klaudie Lakomá Dancers: Shoma Ogasawara João Maria Tiago Gomes Adéla Kulíšek Valentin Sorin Domsa Barbora Rašková.

Le Pavillon de Musique Ann Cnop / violin, artistic director Frans Vos / viola Mathilde Wolfs / cello Barthold Kuijken / traverso Program: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Flute quartets Quartet in C Quartet in A Quartet in G Quartet in D