Smetana: Opera Choruses… AND MORE!

23/6

tuesday, 7:30pm

II. Castle Courtyard

22. June 2026

19:30

790 / 990 / 1190 CZK

tickets

An attractive concert offering a selection of the most famous choral scenes from operas by Bohuslav Martinů, Leoš Janáček, Antonín Dvořák, and from no fewer than six stage works by Bedřich Smetana.

The Prague Philharmonic Choir and the Prague Philharmonia under the direction of Lukáš Vasilek – one of today’s most distinguished Czech choirmasters and conductors – present the chorus as the principal narrator of stories: from The Bartered Bride through the mysticism of The Plays of Mary to Janáček’s Jenůfa. Solo parts will be sung by Veronika Rovná and Pavel Švingr, and the evening will be hosted by the festival’s artistic director Marek Šulc.

programme

Selection of operas

Bohuslav Martinů
The Plays of Mary

Leoš Janáček
Jenůfa

Antonín Dvořák
Rusalka

Bedřich Smetana
The Bartered Bride
The Brandenburgers in Bohemia
The Kiss
The Secret
The Two Widows
Dalibor

Performers

Veronika Rovná – soprano
Pavel Švingr – bass
Marek Šulc – presenter
Prague Philharmonic Choir
Prague Philharmonia
Lukáš Vasilek – conductor

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

1 intermission
Overture at 6:30 p.m. in the Castle Riding Hall
Expected end at 9:30 p.m.
Patrons of the concert:

ticket includes

Shuttle service
We offer free transportation to festival ticket holders from accommodation facilities within 20 km of Litomyšl and from the train station in Česká Třebová.
Please reserve using the form.
If you have any questions, please call: +420 461 612 575.
Available until capacity is reached.

frequently asked questions

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