Mystery of Time & Leningrad Symphony

02/7

saturday, 7:00pm

II. Castle Courtyard

1. July 2022

790 / 890 / 990 / 1.290 CZK

50% discount for health disability cards holders

tickets

This oustanding symphonic concert brings one of the best and most frequently played compositions by Miloslav Kabeláč; it will then culminate in the performance of the iconic Shostakovich’s 7th Symphony, which is forever a symbol of humanity’s heroic struggle against war and any totalitarianism.

“I would like to dedicate my Seventh Symphony to our fight against Fascism, to our inevitable victory over the enemy, and to the city of my birth, Leningrad….”

D. D. Šostakovič, 1942

Miloslav Kabeláč

The Mystery of Time

passacaglia for large orchestra Op. 31

Dmitrij Dmitrijevič Šostakovič

Symphony No. 7 in C major “Leningrad”

performance on the 80th anniversary of the first production

invitation

photogallery

venue / II. Castle Courtyard

Each year, this courtyard, with its excellent acoustics and open arcades reminiscent of theater boxes, turns into a concert hall under the stars.

tickets

in a discounted package

2 Czech Philharmonic concerts with 20% discount

Overture of the concert at 6 p.m. in the Castle Riding Hall

1 Intermission

Estimated end of the concert at 10.20 p.m.

performers overview

Czech Philharmonic, partner orchestra of the Smetana's Litomyšl National Festival
Conductor Jakub Hrůša, principal guest conductor of the Czech Philharmonic

frequently asked questions

Bad Weather...
The performance takes place outdoors. If the usually pleasant summer skies aren’t obliging, an awning will take a few minutes to silently roll into place over the heads of the audience. Therefore, the performance will go ahead even if it rains. A few raindrops may fall in spots in Section C, which is why tickets for this section are sold for a discounted price.
Wheelchairs
We want do everything possible to make things easy for people in wheelchairs. Therefore, to purchase tickets, please contact Jitka at nazdravetska@smetanovalitomysl.cz or +420 602 457 338.
Tour of Smetana’s Birthplace
It’s almost as if intermission was created just for visiting Smetana’s birthplace, as it’s directly on the grounds.

Performers

Czech Philharmonic, partner orchestra of the Smetana’s Litomyšl National Festival

Conductor Jakub Hrůša, principal guest conductor of the Czech Philharmonic

frequently asked questions

Bad Weather…

The performance takes place outdoors. If the usually pleasant summer skies aren’t obliging, an awning will take a few minutes to silently roll into place over the heads of the audience. Therefore, the performance will go ahead even if it rains. A few raindrops may fall in spots in Section C, which is why tickets for this section are sold for a discounted price.

Wheelchairs

We want do everything possible to make things easy for people in wheelchairs. Therefore, to purchase tickets, please contact Jitka at nazdravetska@smetanovalitomysl.cz or +420 602 457 338.

Tour of Smetana’s Birthplace

It’s almost as if intermission was created just for visiting Smetana’s birthplace, as it’s directly on the grounds.