Classical Music

Equally at home behind a Steinway, Hammond organ, Wurlitzer, or any other vintage keyboard instrument, John Medeski is a sought-after improviser, creative composer, and the guiding spirit behind many unique projects.

Glenn Miller and His Orchestra was an American swing dance group formed in 1938 in New York City and became the most popular and commercially successful dance orchestra of the swing era. The formation of the orchestra was preceded by Miller's engagement in other orchestras, where he played as a backing trombonist from the 1920s. He worked with famous jazzmen such as Benny Goodman, Gene Krupa and Tommy Dorsey. In 1942, Miller decided to support the US military and began performing with his orchestra in places where the US Army was stationed. On December 15, 1944, 80 years ago, while traveling to visit American soldiers, the plane carrying Glenn Miller disappeared, and the musician and conductor was declared missing the day after.

Equally at home behind a Steinway, Hammond organ, Wurlitzer, or any other vintage keyboard instrument, John Medeski is a sought-after improviser, creative composer, and the guiding spirit behind many unique projects.

EVENING WITH CLASSICAL SONGS: MARKÉTA CUKROVÁ AND BARBARA MARIA WILLI Václav Jan Křtitel Tomášek: Songs on texts by J. W. Goethe (selection) Leopold Koželuh: Sonata in F major, op. 20, no. 1 for fortepiano Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Songs KV 295, KV 523, KV 520 Joseph Haydn: Ariadne auf Naxos, cantata Hob. XXVIb:2 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Fantasia in D minor KV 387 for fortepiano Joseph Haydn: Canzonetta Hob. XXVIa:25–36 (selection) Markéta Cukrová – mezzo-soprano Barbara Maria Willi – fortepiano

Come play. Drums, keyboards, guitar and microphones will be on site. Bass combo too. We will be happy to plug in and sound up other instruments.

MARTINA TRCHOVÁ – 90 % štěstí live concert of the band for ČT

Martina Trchová is a singer, guitarist, artist and songwriter who combines experimental folk, blues, indie pop and jazz. She has four albums to her credit and in the fall of 2024 – eight years after the Anděl-awarded Holobyt – she released her latest album, 90 % štěstí (Indies Scope), produced by Martin Kyšperský from the band Květy, which also featured several other musicians from the band Květy, singer and unique songwriter Prune, drummer Martin Novák and others.

The search for lost youth, woven with the rhythms of the Viennese waltz, in Rococo costumes, with a smile, a bit of sentiment and wisdom, is the staging of the famous Rose-Colored Horse. Time is a strange thing, it doesn't change things. The aging marshal has a young lover, Octavian, but she knows that such loves don't last forever. Little does she know that when she sends Octavian as a companion with a silver rose, she herself will bring about the end of their relationship.

In December we will head to Brno to throw a traditional Christmas party!

One of only seven British musicians to be inducted into the American Blues Hall of Fame, along with Eric Clapton, John Mayall, Alexis Korner and Jack Bruce. Norman Beaker entered the American Blues Hall of Fame on January 18, 2017, becoming only the third Englishman in history, after Eric Clapton and Jack Bruce (former members of The Cream). British blues star Norman Beaker will bring a trio with a packed program, consisting of the most prominent hits of his musical career, a mix of different types of blues and rock, a program full of very positive energy. The blues legend has played and recorded with greats such as Chuck Berry, Eric Clapton, Robert Plant, Jack Bruce, Buddy Guy, B. B. King, Van Morrison and others during his career.

Daddy, how is a bride sold? How did you come to know that someone would sell a bride, Hurvínek? Well, I read here: The National Theatre in Brno is performing Bedřich Smetana's opera The Bartered Bride. So how is it, Daddy? Well, you know, it's just like... how should I put it to you... it's a trick to buy a bride for yourself. So now I'm a fool - is it being sold or bought? You know what, Hurvajz, take Žeryk and Mánička and we'll go to the opera, it'll be easier than explaining it to you!

Ondřej Havelka and his Melody Makers are engaged in authentic interpretation of popular music of the early and peak swing period from the early thirties to the early forties. The varied repertoire includes attractive compositions of a wide genre spectrum, sweet and hot, from Hollywood musicals to the top numbers of swing big bands.

LEOŠ JANÁČEK Amarus, cantata for solos, choir and orchestra based on a poem by Jaroslav Vrchlický ANTONÍN REJCHA Te Deum for solos, choir and orchestra Simona Šaturová soprano Daniel Matoušek tenor Jiří Brückler bass Czech Philharmonic Choir Brno Choirmaster Joel Hána Brno Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor Dennis Russell Davies Janáček's Amarus 125 Amara, his first cantata, was written by Leoš Janáček (1854–1928) at the age of forty-three, after his many years of experience as the leader of the Brno Beseda choir. Vrchlický's poem appealed to him with its atmosphere (not description) of monastic life, which he knew so well and which was inscribed in his soul during the years when the human soul is most receptive. The Králové Monastery in Old Brno, its gloomy corridors, the old church, the vast gardens, my poor, youthful life spent there, the loneliness and longing, all of this was so close to Amar. Leoš Janáček

First time together on stage – Visáči invited Mucha to a joint concert in Brněnská Fléda. You have to see and hear this. They will celebrate Visáči's 43rd birthday together.

The band Už jsme doma, an integral and respected part of the world avant-garde scene, is celebrating 40 years on stage this year. UJD in short On July 6, 1985, the first concert of the group Už jsme doma took place on the steamer Vltava in Prague. So this year it will be exactly 40 years. Over the four decades, the group has released 8 regular albums, several of its own compilations and special albums, dozens of participations in compilations around the world, and played more than 3,000 concerts in 46 countries on 4 continents. The group has collaborated with many world musicians (including The Residents and Renaldo and the Loaf), played several concerts with a symphony orchestra, and collaborated with theater and film.

Christmas concert by the band Ozvěna.

A musical ensemble composed of young musicians with a passion for live playing and improvisation. Under the leadership of bandleader Mojmír Bártek, they perform in the rhythm of jazz, swing, Latin and jazz rock.

The popular Prague blues-rock band Žlutý Pes is embarking on an autumn club tour to celebrate the release of an exclusive vinyl version of their legendary album Yellow Dog. After thirty years, Suprahon fills a gap in the band's discography, when its greatest hits existed only in digital form. The vinyl uses the original graphics of the original CD, adds rich documentation in an online dimension, and for the first time presents the perfect analog sound of the original recording. Each concert will also be the debut of a new LP with an autograph session and a perfect opportunity for collectors and fans of the band.

Daddy, how is a bride sold? How did you come to know that someone would sell a bride, Hurvínek? Well, I read here: The National Theatre in Brno is performing Bedřich Smetana's opera The Bartered Bride. So how is it, Daddy? Well, you know, it's just like... how should I put it to you... it's a trick to buy a bride for yourself. So now I'm a fool - is it being sold or bought? You know what, Hurvajz, take Žeryk and Mánička and we'll go to the opera, it'll be easier than explaining it to you!

LEOŠ JANÁČEK Amarus, cantata for solos, choir and orchestra based on a poem by Jaroslav Vrchlický ANTONÍN REJCHA Te Deum for solos, choir and orchestra Simona Šaturová soprano Daniel Matoušek tenor Jiří Brückler bass Czech Philharmonic Choir Brno Choirmaster Joel Hána Brno Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor Dennis Russell Davies Janáček's Amarus 125 Amara, his first cantata, was written by Leoš Janáček (1854–1928) at the age of forty-three, after his many years of experience as the leader of the Brno Beseda choir. Vrchlický's poem appealed to him with its atmosphere (not description) of monastic life, which he knew so well and which was inscribed in his soul during the years when the human soul is most receptive. The Králové Monastery in Old Brno, its gloomy corridors, the old church, the vast gardens, my poor, youthful life spent there, the loneliness and longing, all of this was so close to Amar. Leoš Janáček

In 2006, five young musicians came together in Brno with a common desire to experience the legacy of rock giants Led Zeppelin firsthand. Together, they founded the band Myst with the aim of conveying to listeners the unique atmosphere of legendary songs such as Stairway To Heaven, Immigrant Song, Whole Lotta Love and many others. The performance of the now experienced musicians is not so much about authentic appearance as about the sound and energy that Led Zeppelin were famous for. Few singers can come close to Robert Plant's voice on stage like frontman Zdeněk. Guitarist Ondra, on the other hand, brilliantly mastered Page's riffs at the age of thirteen. The rhythm section, performed by the energetic bassist Mira and drummer Menat, with a gong and Ludwig drums, will remind you why the airship was made of lead. Marek joins them on keyboards to bring the sound to perfection in thoughtful songs such as No Quarter. ...and a double-neck guitar as a bonus! In 2023, guitarist Derias left the band after many years and was replaced by Ondra.

The band Žamboši has been playing since 2002 and today you can see them on stage in a trio of heroes, consisting of Jan Žamboch /guitar and author/, Jiří Nedavaška /drums and samples/ and Aleš Mrnuštík /bass/. All five of the band's older albums were nominated for the Anděl award in the Folk category. The sixth album, Skrýš, contains thirteen beautiful songs full of stories. Jan's lyrics feature real characters, whether living or forever dreaming, but always with a message that he hopes will uplift the soul.

The search for lost youth, woven with the rhythms of the Viennese waltz, in Rococo costumes, with a smile, a bit of sentiment and wisdom, is the staging of the famous Rose-Colored Horse. Time is a strange thing, it doesn't change things. The aging marshal has a young lover, Octavian, but she knows that such loves don't last forever. Little does she know that when she sends Octavian as a companion with a silver rose, she herself will bring about the end of their relationship.

"Frank Zappa's music in a purely Wallachian performance. And there will be a saxophone, friends..."

The Czech rapper of Ukrainian origin and one of the prominent figures of contemporary Brno hip-hop is back at Fléda!

Divokej Bill is a Czech folk rock band from Úval in the Prague-East district, founded by singer Václav Bláha in 1998.

sinks sinks are a noise-rock trio from Brno. Musically, they mix groovy bass lines with complex, yet danceable beats and minimalist, explosive guitar. Their lyrics deal with anger, hardships and the issues of life in late capitalism. Audiences across Europe praise the energy, expressiveness and rawness of their live performances, which sinks continue to prove with their tireless touring. Kosmetik Institut Kosmetik Institut draws primarily on the influences of the 1980s New Wave in their work. Austere synths, drum machines and post-punk guitar riffs complement Czech melancholic lyrics that deal with the empty spaces of the outer and inner worlds.

Stoner doom bulldozer Dopelord will end their winter tour for their fifteenth anniversary in Brno! Since their first album, the band has been demonstrating their love for dense Sabbath riffs, seventies vintage heavy rock and proto-metal. They have a number of full-length albums and EPs in their arsenal, including the critically acclaimed Children of the Haze, an album released by their own label in 2017. Their current album Songs for Satan was released in 2023 under the Blues Funeral Recordings label. Get ready for a massive sound and unstoppable fuzzy riffs that crush everything that stands in their way.

MARTIN JAKUBÍČEK A Thousand Angels, premiere MELIKA YILDIZ Bethlehem Magdalenka and Kantiléna choirmasters Veronika Novosádová and Michal Jančík Kantiléna is a select children's and youth choir at the Brno Philharmonic; its three departments are attended by around 150 singers aged 5 to 19. It was founded in 1956 as the Šlapanice Children's Choir on the initiative of Ivan Sedláček, its later long-time artistic director. In 1967 it became a select ensemble with its current name and has been working at the Brno Philharmonic since 1984 and has participated in its events.

We cordially invite you to an unconventional evening divided into two theater scenes. The first will be dedicated to tender and less dramatic things. The second scene after the intermission will offer flying classics spiced up with an unusual genius loci.