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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.

A contemporary ballet drama full of emotions. The hatred of the rival families of the Capulets and Montagues, the pure love of the young lovers Romeo and Juliet, duels to the death, pride, malice, the division of society into "us" and "them". In the ballet genre, Shakespeare's immortal story to the music of Sergei Prokofiev is one of the most famous dramatic titles of the 20th century repertoire.

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.

A rap musical by DF students based on songs from the album of the same name by the Shizzle Orchestra group.

TOMÁŠ VOTAVA / trombone JIŘÍ PÓL / trombone (year-end performance) Piano collaboration: doc. JANA RYŠÁNKOVÁ Program: Derek Bourgeois: Concerto for trombone op. 114a; Bernhard Krol: Capriccio da camera; Carl Maria von Weber: Romance for trombone and piano; Josef Matěj: Concerto for trombone and orchestra No. 1; František Ignác Antonín Tůma: Sonata in 5 in E minor.

Zdeněk Denis Blažek - organ B3, el. piano, vocals. Pavel "Bob" Kramár - drums. Víťa Starka - guitar, vocals. Ivo Kafka - bass guitar Occasionally guest Tomáš Továrek on transverse flute and alto saxophone, Petr "Pipin" Plachý - congas, percussion, Robert Rouš - guitar The band usually plays in Brno at the jazz bar "U kouřícího králíka" (Křídlovická/Václavská), at the club "Rusty Nail" (Resavý hřebík) Veveří 57, Brno and at the music café "Stará pekárna", Štefánikova 8. We have participated several times in the festivals "Jazz in the Brewery" in Dalešice and the festival at Veveří Castle, at the Jihlava spectacular brewery event "Days of the Hedgehog" and at the mini festival in Mladý Bříšt near Humpolec "Jazz in the Courtyard"

DOGMA ART is a band with roots dating back to 1980 and is considered a veteran of the Czech hard rock scene. Its current line-up, in addition to founding singer Ladislav "Obludário" Škaroupka, is also complemented by his son Martin "Marthus" Škaroupka. The band's work is based on a raw and modern hard rock sound with an original touch, which they themselves describe as "new hard". Guitarist Michal Kugler is considered the core of the band. Milan Vajgrt, also known from the Brno legend Titanic, plays bass. So far, the last studio album "Vzkříšení" was released in 2024.

DJs: Kobayashi Maru & Madeleine, Errands

The second part of the CEMNO series brings you the masters of dark beats from Prague, specifically DJ WHYDIE? and a live performance by PROJECT GERMS. The program also features local power duo PDCH & KEVIN. Once again, you can look forward to a deep dive into the depths of EBM, electro, darkwave, acid, industrial, postpunk and other very related genres.

Take a look into the world of ballet with us! The 120-minute workshop offers children of younger school age (6-11 years) the opportunity to take a look into the world of ballet art in a playful and experiential way. During the workshop, children will learn something about the history of ballet, important composers of (not only) ballet music, about choreography, costume, scenography and will also have the opportunity to try out the basics of classical dance technique and the connection of various body movements and gestures and expand their movement vocabulary. The workshop also includes a meeting with a dancer from the NdB ballet company with the aim of introducing children to this artistic profession up close. At the same time, it offers them the opportunity to discuss with an active artist topics related to ballet art, music and many others that concern the profession of a dancer.

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.

Top grime rapper returns to Fleda!

RADIMEC & OLD HORSES The band was founded in 2013. Since then, they have released three studio albums (Radimec & Old Horses / 2014, Rock´n´Roll Cowboy / 2019 and Tribute to Tom Petty / 2022). In terms of genre, they are closest to the style abroad called Heartland rock (represented by, for example, Tom Petty, Bruce Springsteen), which is essentially a fusion of rock, rock´n´roll, country rock, folk rock, etc. Radimec & Old Horses songs have hit ambitions and are provided with essentially Czech lyrics. The band has also been joined by well-known musicians Michael Vašíček, Pavel Bříza, Michal Pytluk. LEE BANDA A folk-rock formation from the heart of the Moravian Karst, formed around composer, lyricist and unique musician Mija Peterková. In her songs with rock melodies and folk subtlety with elements of alternative and world music, Mija emphasizes message, personal experience and high-quality Czech lyrics.

RADIMEC & OLD HORSES The band was founded in 2013. Since then, they have released three studio albums (Radimec & Old Horses / 2014, Rock´n´Roll Cowboy / 2019 and Tribute to Tom Petty / 2022). In terms of genre, they are closest to the style abroad called Heartland rock (represented by, for example, Tom Petty, Bruce Springsteen), which is essentially a fusion of rock, rock´n´roll, country rock, folk rock, etc. Radimec & Old Horses songs have hit ambitions and are provided with essentially Czech lyrics. The band has also been joined by well-known musicians Michael Vašíček, Pavel Bříza, Michal Pytluk. LEE BANDA A folk-rock formation from the heart of the Moravian Karst, formed around composer, lyricist and unique musician Mija Peterková. In her songs with rock melodies and folk subtlety with elements of alternative and world music, Mija emphasizes message, personal experience and high-quality Czech lyrics.

On Saturday, January 24th, Exit is preparing a real party for you. The mix will feature long-time house music protagonists Saddan and the duo Arco & Rooster, joined by the talented Martin Duke. Performers: Saddan, Arco & Rooster, Martin Duke

An audiovisual extravaganza that brings a delicate selection of the scene's undertones. URBN, the club's resident, will open the evening with his live synthesizer performance. The birthday boy Rivendel will follow with his hybrid set. After him, Jihlava matador and selector of deep house, electro and tech house Patrick, who is also a co-organizer of the K.O.P.R. festival. Next up will be the well-known Q37 (aka Nikolaala, the man behind HOUSELECT) and the evening will be rounded off by the young blood elli2ot, who resonates through Shift Collective at various audiovisual events, meetings and clubs such as Fraktal, BlueDemonBistro and Naproti.

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!

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!

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.

Subscription concert of the Czech Philharmonic Choir Brno. The program will feature Confidential Letters - correspondence and piano compositions by Leoš Janáček. Performers: recitation: Petr Štěpánek, piano: Terezie Fialová

All tempo dance hall in Kryt 10-Z. Throughout the evening you can dance all your favorite dances: lindy hop, balboa, shag, blues and charleston.

Workshop for 1st – 5th grade elementary school What, but especially who, is needed to create an opera performance? And what would it be like if children became set designers, costume designers, or even an orchestra for a while? We will find out together at the workshop How to Make an Opera! So what will we experience together: Getting to know the opera genre and some opera works. We will find out who works in the opera. We will try out some professions. We will learn selected theatrical terms. We will sing.

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!

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.

Will Johns is the nephew of Eric Clapton and George Harrison. His father Andy Johns was a sound engineer for Led Zeppelin, the Rolling Stones, Jethro Tull and many others. Will Johns (born 1973) is one of the most prominent British blues-rock guitarists today. Will is an excellent solo guitarist and singer with a focus on the blues. He will be performing in the Czech Republic for the fourth time, in a tight trio (Will refused a rhythm or backing guitarist) with Tomáš Liška on bass and Tom Hobzek on drums.

Workshop for 1st – 5th grade elementary school What, but especially who, is needed to create an opera performance? And what would it be like if children became set designers, costume designers, or even an orchestra for a while? We will find out together at the workshop How to Make an Opera! So what will we experience together: Getting to know the opera genre and some opera works. We will find out who works in the opera. We will try out some professions. We will learn selected theatrical terms. We will sing.

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.

A Kósavá deka and a guest band at the Smoking Rabbit Jazz Bar.

Vítkovo kvarteto is a Czech big beat group, performing since the early 1980s, which currently consists of Jiří Růžek (vocals), Jan Pokorný (bass), Petr Mráz (guitar), Benjamín Vítek (drums), Petr Váňa (guitar), Pavel Jiroušek (keyboards) and Vladimír Vintr (bass). Throughout its existence, it has performed with a practically unchanged repertoire. The group's biggest hit is the song Pražskej démon. As part of the current tour, the band will play in Brno on January 27 at Fléda.

Stella Rose Gahan, daughter of David Gahan and Jennifer Sklias-Gahan, plays poetic industrial-tinged dark pop with gothic influences – a must for anyone who likes Depeche Mode! After a sold-out Brno concert with American psychedelic post-punk A Place To Bury Strangers, she returns to Kabinet MÚZ in January. At the end of 2024, she released the EP Hollybaby, which follows up on her award-winning debut album Eyes Of Glass from 2023. “Shadows of nightclubs, where your former self feeds on superstition. Intoxicating power hidden in temptation. The day the music died,” describes Stella Rose’s atmosphere of the new recording.

Music is very beneficial to health when used properly. This opinion was held by the Greek mathematician, astronomer and philosopher Pythagoras. Since ancient times, the effects of music on humans have been researched and tested in practice countless times, resulting in the emergence and great development of the field of music therapy in our time.

A contemporary ballet drama full of emotions. The hatred of the rival families of the Capulets and Montagues, the pure love of the young lovers Romeo and Juliet, duels to the death, pride, malice, the division of society into "us" and "them". In the ballet genre, Shakespeare's immortal story to the music of Sergei Prokofiev is one of the most famous dramatic titles of the 20th century repertoire.

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.

Orchestral concert of the JAMU Faculty of Music with the Czech Virtuosi ensemble. Conductors: František Křepela, Markus Flodin Soloists: Sebastian Brettfeld – double bass, Radek Mattuš – oboe

Stygian Bough is a collaboration between American funeral doom band Bell Witch (Dylan Desmond – bass, vocals, Jesse Shreibman – drums, vocals) and dark folk artist Aerial Ruin (Erik Moggridge – guitar, vocals). The partnership at the heart of Stygian Bough has been in the making for over a decade, stemming from Moggridge’s contributions to Bell Witch’s work. The first traces can be found on their first album Longing (2012), as well as on the follow-up albums Four Phantoms (2015) and Mirror Reaper (2017), where Moggridge appears as a guest. The album Stygian Bough Volume I was released in 2020, and Volume II is about to be released. The only concert in the Czech Republic!

The bards of Nordic folk metal Ensiferum are embarking on a winter expedition across Europe – including a stop in Brno! They have invited German power metal icons Freedom Call and Austrian symphony band Dragony to help them. Enjoy an evening full of Nordic mythology and fantasy stories performed by three master storytellers! Ensiferum is one of the most prominent representatives of folk metal, a genre that combines dense metal riffs with melodies inspired by traditional folk music. Their work is based on massive guitar walls, catchy melodic lines and orchestral arrangements, which are often complemented by chants and acoustic instruments. Thanks to this, the band is able to create an epic atmosphere reminiscent of ancient heroic stories and legends, with harsh growls alternating with clean vocals and creating a contrast between the hardness of metal and the hymnic grandeur of folklore.

Support band Teambuilding – motivational folk rock. We will advise you on how to live properly! Where motivational quotes end, the creation of the support band Teambuilding begins. We have advice, motivation and a piece of goodness for everyone. We will be happy to help you too! Line-up: Lukáš Pavlásek – guitar, vocals Daniel Růžička – drums, vocals Tomáš Belko – clarinet, flute, harmonica, vocals Yaro Pružinec – bass, vocals

Pampúšik/Dark/ On the beautiful blue

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.

MARTINA LUSKOVÁ / violin Piano collaboration: MgA. ADAM ZÁVODSKÝ Program: Alfred Schnittke: Suite in the Old Style for Violin and Piano, Op. 80; Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky: Melancholic Serenade, Op. 26, Valse-Scherzo, Op. 34; Sergei Prokofiev: Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 2 in D major, Op. 94a.

Czech thrash legend Debustrol will play at První Patro!

The Truth Is Out There (TTIOT) is a five-piece band from Ostrava, combining genres such as alt-rock, indie rock, electronica and hardcore and core. They are known primarily for their energetic concerts, regular performances at leading Czech festivals and supporting acts such as Bring Me The Horizon, The Qemists and Killswitch Engage. The band was formed in 2011 and has released three EPs and two albums Lighthouses and All Little Revolutions, which was nominated for best rock album at the Anděl Awards. Last year they released their current third studio album Colors, which was also nominated at the Anděl Awards.

.themayrevolution is a four-piece band from the Czech Republic known for their distinctive distorted sound, energetic performances and dark introspective lyrics. The band's genre is on the edge of alt-rock and garage rock, with significant influence from artists such as Cleopatra, Boston Manor and Highly Suspect. After the release of the EP DEAD INSIDE, the band .themayrevolution joined the ranks of the top Czech guitar underground, appearing at festivals such as Rock for People and KVIFF, and the former took them under the wing of its newly emerging booking agency. In the following years, the band played alongside Boston Manor, Dead Poet Society, Bad Nerves and The Hara, and also went to present their music at the Belgian showcase festival Fifty Lab.