The secret - Schedule, Program & Tickets
The secret
Choir of the National Theater
Orchestra of the National Theater
National Theater Opera Ballet
“The Secret” is Bedřich Smetana's seventh and penultimate opera. It is also the second result of the composer's collaboration with librettist Eliška Krásnohorská. Completed in June 1877, the play premiered the following year at the New Czech Theater in Prague. The National Theater first performed the opera on May 12, 1885, the first anniversary of Smetana's death. However, it only achieved great popularity after conductor Karel Kovařovic, who was fully aware of the qualities of Smetana's mature work, took over the management of the opera house. Krásnohorská provided Smetana with an exquisite libretto, whose themes could be reminiscent of William Shakespeare's “Romeo and Juliet” or the later play “Our Uppish and Defiant Fellows” by the Czech author Ladislav Stroupežnický. The story, set in a small Czech town, revolves around a feud between the families of city councilors Malina and Kalina, who have been fighting for social superiority for years. Kalina wants to prove that he is no longer as poor as he was two decades ago, when Malina thwarted him by wanting to marry his sister Róza. Despite the animosity between their fathers, Malina's daughter Blaženka and Kalina's son Vít love each other. All disputes are finally resolved after Brother Barnabáš discovers an old note that leads Kalina to treasure. But are gold piles the most precious thing you can find?
Smetana's The Secret was directed by Ondřej Havelka, a director with a strong sense of musical theater and humor who is known for his visually arresting storytelling. The production is directed by Robert Jindra, music director of the National Theater Opera.
The production is part of the celebration of Bedřich Smetana's 200th birthday.
Subject to change.
Orchestra of the National Theater
National Theater Opera Ballet
“The Secret” is Bedřich Smetana's seventh and penultimate opera. It is also the second result of the composer's collaboration with librettist Eliška Krásnohorská. Completed in June 1877, the play premiered the following year at the New Czech Theater in Prague. The National Theater first performed the opera on May 12, 1885, the first anniversary of Smetana's death. However, it only achieved great popularity after conductor Karel Kovařovic, who was fully aware of the qualities of Smetana's mature work, took over the management of the opera house. Krásnohorská provided Smetana with an exquisite libretto, whose themes could be reminiscent of William Shakespeare's “Romeo and Juliet” or the later play “Our Uppish and Defiant Fellows” by the Czech author Ladislav Stroupežnický. The story, set in a small Czech town, revolves around a feud between the families of city councilors Malina and Kalina, who have been fighting for social superiority for years. Kalina wants to prove that he is no longer as poor as he was two decades ago, when Malina thwarted him by wanting to marry his sister Róza. Despite the animosity between their fathers, Malina's daughter Blaženka and Kalina's son Vít love each other. All disputes are finally resolved after Brother Barnabáš discovers an old note that leads Kalina to treasure. But are gold piles the most precious thing you can find?
Smetana's The Secret was directed by Ondřej Havelka, a director with a strong sense of musical theater and humor who is known for his visually arresting storytelling. The production is directed by Robert Jindra, music director of the National Theater Opera.
The production is part of the celebration of Bedřich Smetana's 200th birthday.
Subject to change.
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The secret
Bedřich Smetana
Bedřich Smetana
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