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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.

Tribute to Jaroslav Jurášek

One of the highlights of this year's program will be the memorial program "Tribute to Jaroslav Jurášek", dedicated to this prominent figure of Czech folklore, musical arranger, composer, dramaturge and long-time artistic director of the Military Art Ensemble Ondráš. Jaroslav Jurášek left an extraordinary mark not only within Ondráš, but also in the Brno Radio Orchestra of Folk Instruments, where he was at the very beginning and became its first dramaturge and musical arranger.

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.

A full-ensemble program consisting of dance, singing and musical numbers will take you from the region of South Bohemian ponds, through Moravia to vibrant Slovakia. You will enjoy both Czech round dances and dances from the Slovak region, admire the variety of costumes from several regions and finally amaze you with almost acrobatic dance creations from the popular Myjava.

The eleventh annual ObrFest will take place on June 20 and 21, 2025. The program includes music, theater, author readings, discussions and other accompanying programs for the whole family.

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

The group KRABAT was founded in 1982 by young musicians Pavel Řehoř, Tom Jegr, Jiří Navrátil and Slávek Fric. They performed publicly in 1983-84, when their own work, mixing influences from hard rock, metal, punk and new wave, free-thinking and uninhibited performance, literally caused an uproar among the youth in the Brno area. Fans soon began to attend their performances in large numbers, which brought conflicts with the then still very rigid regime. Communist cultural buffoons led by Stb officers gradually prevented them from performing publicly under various pretexts. The last concert in April 1984 became a downright anti-regime demonstration.

The eleventh annual ObrFest will take place on June 20 and 21, 2025. The program includes music, theater, author readings, discussions and other accompanying programs for the whole family.

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.

Flamenco will once again dominate the traditional gala concert of the Ibérica festival at Špilberk. Guitarist Manuel Valencia, percussionist Paco Vega and singer Felipa del Moreno will be joined by star dancer El Choro.

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

A showcase of contemporary young jazz from the Czech Republic and Poland will be presented at this year's Central European Jazz Showcase on June 23, 2025 at the Husa na provázku Theatre. Eight young jazz bands will perform during the evening – four from the Czech Republic and four from Poland. All were selected based on an open call, and from 75 applications, the Czech-Polish jury anonymously selected the following bands for a live performance in Brno: Akimbo (PL), Blu/Bry (PL), Deaf Platypus (CZ), Josef Hanulík (CZ), Karolina Błachnia Quartet (PL), Petr Nohavica – Glance (CZ), Point of Few (CZ), Ziółek Quartet (PL). The jury included Jakub Doležal, Nela Dusová, Ondřej Konrád, Mateusz Pałka, Rafał Sarnecki and Mateusz Smoczyński. Each band will play a twenty-minute set. In addition to the public, representatives of European jazz festivals, clubs, agencies and media will also be in the audience. At the end of the evening, one Czech and one Polish winner of the Central European Jazz Showcase will be announced.

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

Can melodies from The Godfather, Pirates of the Caribbean or Ambulance, supplemented by symphonies by Smetana, Shostakovich or Mozart, be heard from the same stage? Are Bob and Bobek or ABBA better in piano performance? What do the compositions Vltava and On the Beautiful Blue Danube have in common? Were the Chalupáři really fans of the Humeberto Circus? What would Osudová sound like if Beethoven were an optimist? Was Mr. Tau's bowler hat more powerful, or Arabella's ring?

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 composed, almost cabaret-like evening, in which the next season of the Orlí Theatre will be presented on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, from 7 p.m., where Dod Gombár's musical acting studio will be performing. The evening will open with a work in progress of the first title, Songs of Gilgamesh. Subsequently, the students and creative teams themselves will provide a glimpse into other productions. In addition to taking a light look ahead, we will stop at key moments in their journey through their studies so far. You, our dear viewers, can also ask questions, whom we invite to a joint adventure and a joint dialogue in the coming months, with whom we will try to create a community and communicate. The next season is called Breath of White Crows, after which this evening was named. Do you want to know why? So come and tune in with us, find a common tempo of inhales and exhales in the music-dramatic laboratory of the Orlí Theatre.

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

Obligatne Kristína Mindová, known by her stage name Obligatne, returns in her solo work with a tender and at the same time intense expression that will transport the listener to a world full of touches of love and monologues of salvation. Vanessa Weisz A multi-genre singer, composer, artist, actress from Slovakia, musically combining dreamy pop melodies with a touch of electronics, blues and soft-rock. Tryo A Brno trio with Blansko roots formed by Šimon Podrazil (guitar, vocals), Lucie Čejková (bass guitar, vocals) and Hynek Čejka (drums) develops a dark and raw combination of shoegaze and post-rock aesthetics with noise psychedelia, which the band presented on the album Iodine Clock Reaction (2023) released by the Brno label Kabinet Records, which also released the debut LP Sustainable Gardening. The band is currently preparing their next album, which will push the boundaries of convention even further, relying more on organicity, spontaneity, and free improvisation.

In 2024, it will be 200 years since the birth of Bedřich Smetana – a composer who laid the foundations of Czech music and, in a broader context, Czech culture. As part of the Year of Czech Music, the Smetana200 program will take place throughout the country, the basic goal of which is to celebrate the personality of Bedřich Smetana and his work, spread awareness of his music and, in this context, promote the image of the Czech Republic as a country with enormous musical and cultural potential. Not only in connection with this anniversary, the Brno Municipal Theatre decided to look at one of Smetana's most famous works through its own lens and chose the comic musical play The Bartered Bride for a new premiere at the Bishop's Court. It is certainly no surprise that the audience will not be presented with the traditional performance of the popular Prodanka, but rather a new original treatment of this iconic work. In 1883, Vilém Černický, a civil servant, journalist, publicist and editor of Textilní listy, wrote a one-act comedy entitled Why Should We Not Be Happy? The play was dedicated to the Czech National Theatre Cooperative in Brno, which at that time had been actively trying for two years to create the conditions for the establishment of an independent Brno theatre, performing regularly in Czech in what was until then, in terms of culture, almost exclusively German.

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

The multi-genre music festival Pop Messe focuses on contemporary pop, rap, electronic and indie music. The next edition of the festival will take place from July 24 to 26, 2025 at the Velodrome in Brno.

The tenth anniversary of the Jazz Courtyard festival not only brings a varied program of student ensembles, but also celebrates 15 years of jazz education at Czech universities. Brno's JAMU was at the forefront in September 2010, and Prague's HAMU joined a year later. Since then, both schools have educated dozens of top musicians who today shape the Czech jazz scene.

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.