Gala Opera and Balet in Municipal House

The chamber ensemble of the Dvořák Symphony Orchestra presents highlights of classical music, enriched by ballet and vocal soloists — 26 performers on stage.

The concert takes place in Prague’s magnificent Smetana Hall, the main hall of the Municipal House and one of the city’s most beautiful concert venues.

The Municipal House, completed in 1912 on the site of the former Royal Court, is a celebrated symbol of Czech culture. Blending Art Nouveau with neo-Baroque, neo-Renaissance and oriental influences, it belongs among the architectural jewels of Prague and is a distinguished setting for world-class classical concerts, including the Prague Spring Festival.

Smetana Hall, where the Czechoslovak Republic was proclaimed in 1918, is today devoted primarily to music. Its Slavic-themed murals, stained-glass ceiling, gilded lighting and grand organ create a uniquely harmonious atmosphere.

Program
W. A. Mozart – 1. A Little Night Music KV 525 (Selection)
Don Giovanni: Giovanni and Zerlina´s duet “La ci darem la mano”
Magic Flute: aria Queen of the Night or Pamina´s aria
Le Nozze di Figaro: Figaro´s aria “Bravo signor padrone!………Se vuol ballare”
Le Nozze di Figaro: Figaro and Susanna´s duet “Cinque, dieci, venti”

P. I. Tchaikovsky – 6. Swan Lake: Overture
Swan Lake: Pas de trois
Swan Lake: Swan Theme
Swan Lake: Neapolitan Dance (Tarantella)

A. Dvořák – 10. Rusalka: Rusalka´s aria
Slovanic Dance No. 8

J. Strauss – 12. Emperor Waltz op. 437
The Bat: Adela´s aria “Mein Herr Marquis”
The Gipsy Baron: Kálmán Szupán´s aria “Ja, das Schreiben und das Lesen”
At the Beautiful Blue Danube Waltz op. 314
Radetzky March op. 228

Performed by 
The Dvořák Symphony Orchestra (26 musicians) was founded in the 1960s by leading Czech artists. Its members today include principal players from Prague’s foremost orchestras: the Czech Philharmonic, FOK, SOČR, PKO, PKF, the National Theatre and others.

Conductor & piano: Martin Peschík
Soprano: Anna Dolejší
Bass: Petr Dolejší
Ballet: Ida Fišerová, Roman Šolc.

Note
Duration: 65 minutes
Dress code: Casual
Senior citizen discount: over 65 years
Student discount: 15 - 26 years old with a valid student identification card
Child tickets: purchase is only possible together with an adult ticket. Up to three child tickets may be purchased for one adult ticket. Other requests (e.g., more child tickets per adult) will be handled on a case-by-case basis.