Events

During this interactive workshop, children will gain insight into the worlds of opera and ballet, learning about fundamental theatrical concepts and professions in a fun, engaging way.
Participants will take part in a series of interconnected activities—involving both movement and voice—that allow them to discover, through firsthand experience, how opera and ballet performances are created. The program also includes a meeting with an opera singer and a ballerina.

The cost for a workshop with up to 20 participants is 2,000 CZK; for each additional person, the fee is 100 CZK.
Accompanying teachers/educators attend for free.

Practical Information:

Participants should arrive via the main entrance of the Janáček Theatre.
The workshop takes place in the Janáček Theatre foyer.
The program lasts approximately 2 hours.

Without boundaries, or beyond them? How long will the true love between Rosina and Almaviva—meant to last forever—actually endure? And at what point does an innocent flirtation with Cherubino turn into something far more serious? Where, in fact, do the boundaries lie in human relationships?

Following the successful production of Handel’s *Alcina*, we once again join director Jiří Heřman to explore the beauty of Mozart’s music—specifically an opera that enjoys enduring popularity the world over. And little wonder: beyond its brilliant, sparkling score—which sweeps you along in a relentless flow, much like a mountain stream—*The Marriage of Figaro* boasts a libretto with the depth and quality of a stage play. This is hardly surprising, given that Da Ponte based his work on the play of the same name by the distinguished French dramatist Pierre de Beaumarchais.

BŘETISLAV BAKALA Scherzo for Chamber Orchestra
BOHUSLAV MARTINŮ Piano Concerto No. 1 in D Major, H 149
FELIX MENDELSSOHN BARTHOLDY Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 11

Marek Kozák, piano
Brno Philharmonic
Conductor: Robert Kružík

BŘETISLAV BAKALA Scherzo for Chamber Orchestra
BOHUSLAV MARTINŮ Piano Concerto No. 1 in D Major, H 149
FELIX MENDELSSOHN BARTHOLDY Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 11

Marek Kozák, piano
Brno Philharmonic
Conductor: Robert Kružík

The personality and work of Franz Kafka stimulate and provoke creative responses from artists across many genres, literary scholars, and experts, as well as from the general reading public—and this extends well beyond the period of heightened interest surrounding the centenary of the author’s death.

His work has garnered immense popularity and acclaim; his stories, replete with absurdity and existential questions, have left their mark on both modern literature and film. Today, Kafka is regarded as one of the most significant writers of the 20th century, and his life and work remain a source of inspiration and a subject of inquiry for generations of readers, literary critics, and artists across various disciplines.

Performing for dancing and listening:

Brno Philharmonic, conducted by Dennis Russell Davies
Salon Orchestra Brno, Artistic Director František Školař
Jazz Archiv, Artistic Director Jaroslav Studénka
Cimbal Classic, Artistic Director Dalibor Štrunc

Funeral doom metal, imbued with the icy breath of epic black metal and torn apart by the claws of psychedelic noise.

Futile Mourning is a band straddling the axis between Brno and Orlová, featuring members primarily known for their work in high-speed grindcore, hardcore, and crust bands. These four friends—Obstík, Kubýk, Paul, and Marzena—have come together to profess their devotion to a dark, melancholic musical genre; they are currently or were previously involved in projects such as High Purity, Kandar, Marne, Impulsealer, Hibakusha, The Owl/s, and Somnus Aeternus. While this is certainly not the first encounter with slow tempos for some of them, the quartet is united by diverse musical journeys that have now converged.

The concert will feature original arrangements of classical, film, pop, and rock melodies, performed by cellos and a double bass.

This group of four exceptional musicians presents original arrangements spanning classical, jazz, film, rock, and pop genres. Their concerts combine music with a distinct sense of humor, delighting audiences of all ages—including children. The quartet’s music videos have garnered millions of views worldwide. In this concert, the Prague Cello Quartet will showcase the best of their repertoire, featuring selections from *Jesus Christ Superstar*, *Game of Thrones*, *Moulin Rouge*, and *The Phantom of the Opera*. The program will also include hit film scores, popular songs (by artists such as Queen, Coldplay, and U2), and classical music.

The ensemble currently consists of Jan Zvěřina (cello, leader), Juraj Škoda (cello), Michal Haring (cello), and Tomáš Otevřel (double bass).

Two nations are at war, yet in the midst of the battlefield, a far more intimate drama unfolds—one that could lead to unexpected consequences. The Egyptian princess Amneris loves the military commander Radames. His heart, however, belongs to the captive Aida—whose true identity as a princess of the enemy nation of Ethiopia remains unknown to all. Without any of them realizing it, they will soon face a choice that will determine life or death…

The concert will feature original arrangements of classical, film, pop, and rock melodies, performed by cellos and a double bass.

This group of four exceptional musicians presents original arrangements spanning classical, jazz, film, rock, and pop genres. Their concerts combine music with a distinct sense of humor, delighting audiences of all ages—including children. The quartet’s music videos have garnered millions of views worldwide. In this concert, the Prague Cello Quartet will showcase the best of their repertoire, featuring selections from *Jesus Christ Superstar*, *Game of Thrones*, *Moulin Rouge*, and *The Phantom of the Opera*. The program will also include hit film scores, popular songs (by artists such as Queen, Coldplay, and U2), and classical music.

The ensemble currently consists of Jan Zvěřina (cello, leader), Juraj Škoda (cello), Michal Haring (cello), and Tomáš Otevřel (double bass).

Following his sold-out performance of *Varieté Krhut* at Brno’s Sono venue last year, Czech musician, lyricist, and entertainer Jiří Krhut is returning to the scene—but this time with a brand-new show!
*To nevymyslíš* (“You Couldn’t Make This Up”) is an original one-man show in which this unique entertainer unleashes a torrent of stories, songs, anecdotes, poems, anagrams, puns, and other linguistic gymnastics. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind performance, brimming not only with humor but also with that signature touch of nostalgia and poetic charm so characteristic of Krhut.

Some musicians appeal to fans of narrowly defined genres, yet their reach rarely extends beyond those boundaries. Then there are the Punch Brothers—along with a select few others—whose music leaves everyone, regardless of their preferred genre, standing in open-mouthed awe.
The American group Punch Brothers—led by virtuoso mandolinist Chris Thile, who delivered a brilliant solo recital at the Besední dům in 2022—are returning to the Czech Republic after several years for an exclusive two-concert engagement in Brno. Widely regarded as the absolute pinnacle of contemporary acoustic music, the ensemble is celebrating its twentieth anniversary and has just released a new instrumental album.

Where does solitude end and closeness begin? And how many of the boundaries that constrain us have we created ourselves?

Program 9 from the NdB2 junior ballet ensemble presents two new choreographies that turn their focus toward the individual—exploring both the inner world and relationships with others. In *Silence Full of People* (*Ticho plné lidí*), Klaudie Lakomá examines various forms of solitude—ranging from the feeling of being alone in a crowd and isolation, to the moment when solitude can become a space for self-discovery. In *At Every End of Light, There Is a Tunnel* (*Na každém konci světla je tunel*), Marek Svobodník ventures beyond the boundaries we construct in our lives—boundaries we eventually begin to perceive even where none originally existed.

These two choreographic perspectives are united by the search for one’s own place—somewhere between solitude and closeness, restriction and freedom, the need for self-protection, and the courage to reach out toward others once again.

Falling in love without losing one’s mind—that is the art of relationships.

Do you need to win someone’s love, or perhaps forget about it altogether? Dr. Dulcamara’s elixir can take care of that! Just one bottle, and the job is done! Love potions have always been among the most sought-after magical remedies for young men and women—you can even find recipes for them on the internet today. It is no wonder, then, that they frequently appear in legends—ranging from ancient, tragic tales, such as that of Tristan and Isolde, to stories with a happy ending that have even inspired operas.

Who wouldn’t long for true love? The aging Lord Vok of Rožmberk is no exception, yet he has so far failed to find it. His knight, Jarek, has his own beloved Katuška—but he has sworn not to marry until he finds a bride for his master as well. Meanwhile, the hermit Beneš is so keen for Lord Vok to bequeath his fortune to the Church that he succumbs to the temptation of Rarach himself—for even the best of intentions can force us to choose between good and evil!

Joey Green and the RayVille Big Band are heading to Brno, bringing with them a repertoire from the iconic Ray Charles! The RayVille Big Band was founded in 2013 by New York-based singer Joey Green and trombonist Alex Lag. Their energetic performances have earned them a large following around the world.

The ensemble has frequently performed in the vicinity of the Czech Republic, appearing at prestigious Austrian music venues such as ORF RadioKulturhaus, Porgy & Bess, Die Bühne, and Metropol.

The concert at Sono Centrum will offer a retrospective of Ray Charles’s work, spanning from his early beginnings in 1948, when he first started performing with the McSon Trio. Ray Charles’s influence on the global R&B and popular music scene remains evident to this day.

Musically, Propadleek straddles the line between pop-rock and pop-folk. Their work combines the energy of modern pop with live instrumentation and melodic choruses that are easy for listeners to remember. The band has released a full-length album, three EPs, and a number of singles.

WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART Symphony No. 6 in F major, K. 43 (3rd movement – ​​Minuet), Symphony No. 7 in D major, K. 45 (4th movement – ​​Finale)
LEOŠ JANÁČEK Sinfonietta (4th movement – ​​Allegretto)
GUSTAV MAHLER Blumine (excerpt)
SERGEI PROKOFIEV Masks, from the ballet Romeo and Juliet
BOHUSLAV MARTINŮ Dance of the Cloud, from the ballet Who Is the Most Powerful in the World?, H 133
VÍTĚZSLAVA KAPRÁLOVÁ Suita rustica (1st movement – ​​Allegro rustico)
JAN NOVÁK Elegantiae tripudiorum, symphonia minore (3rd movement – ​​Allegro molto)
ERICH WOLFGANG KORNGOLD The Adventures of Robin Hood (Part 1 of the film score suite)
JAROSLAV JEŽEK Bugatti Step

Brno Philharmonic
Conductor: Dominik Pernica
Presented by: Kristýna Drášilová and Vítězslav Mikeš
Script: Kristýna Drášilová

WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART Symphony No. 6 in F major, K. 43 (3rd movement – ​​Minuet), Symphony No. 7 in D major, K. 45 (4th movement – ​​Finale)
LEOŠ JANÁČEK Sinfonietta (4th movement – ​​Allegretto)
GUSTAV MAHLER Blumine (excerpt)
SERGEI PROKOFIEV Masks, from the ballet Romeo and Juliet
BOHUSLAV MARTINŮ Dance of the Cloud, from the ballet Who Is the Most Powerful in the World?, H 133
VÍTĚZSLAVA KAPRÁLOVÁ Suita rustica (1st movement – ​​Allegro rustico)
JAN NOVÁK Elegantiae tripudiorum, symphonia minore (3rd movement – ​​Allegro molto)
ERICH WOLFGANG KORNGOLD The Adventures of Robin Hood (Part 1 of the film score suite)
JAROSLAV JEŽEK Bugatti Step

Brno Philharmonic
Conductor: Dominik Pernica
Presented by: Kristýna Drášilová and Vítězslav Mikeš
Script: Kristýna Drášilová

Gabriel Eisenstein is due to serve a one-week prison sentence for contempt of court. At home, he pretends to be leaving to serve his time, but instead goes incognito to enjoy a party hosted by the exotic Prince Orlofsky. His wife, Rosalinda, takes advantage of her husband’s absence to invite her former lover, Alfred; however, their tryst is interrupted by a guard who has arrived to take her husband to prison.

Is Verdi’s famous *Nabucco* merely an opera about a longing for freedom? Jiří Heřman’s production offers a compelling perspective on the story of the Babylonian king and the Jewish people, focusing on family relationships and King Nebuchadnezzar himself. Filled with magnificent choruses and captivating vocal parts, this opera has been one of the most popular works in our repertoire for 35 years.

Following an enthusiastic reception, the world’s premier all-female Deep Purple tribute band is set to return to the Czech stage. This time, they will perform exclusively in Brno at the iconic Sono Centrum—a venue renowned for its top-tier acoustics and regarded as one of the best concert spaces in the country.

Deep Purple are widely considered one of the most innovative and successful rock bands of all time. They are also viewed as nearly inimitable, possessing a distinctive sound, energy, and musical virtuosity that have influenced generations of rock musicians. Seven years ago, however, that perceived inimitability was challenged: an all-female group emerged on the European scene, successfully bringing the magic of Deep Purple to the stage with a raw, dynamic, and uninhibitedly feminine energy.

The magical film music concert *FANTASY MOVIES Symphony Music Experience*—featuring the best music from the entire *Harry Potter* series—returns with a brand-new, even grander magical concert show. On January 24, 2027, in Prague, and January 31, 2027, in Brno, you will have the chance to experience a spectacular event crafted specifically for film music fans and connoisseurs of symphonic music. The audience will hear the finest pieces from all the films about the world’s most famous wizard, performed live by a symphonic film orchestra. The performance is accompanied by a large-screen projection inspired by the *Harry Potter* series. On these dates, concertgoers will embark on a musical journey into a magical realm filled with enchantment and incredible adventures—a world you will want to return to again and again.