Thursday 13^th June, 19.30 hrs, 2^nd Castle Courtyard

Bedřich Smetana: My Country, cycle of symphonic poems

Vyšehrad • Vltava • Šárka • From Czech Meadows and Woods • Tábor • Blaník

Czech Philharmonic Orchestra
Conductor: Jiří Bělohlávek

Estimated end: 21.00 hrs, Intermissions: 0

A 1190 CZK • B 790 CZK • C 660 CZK • D (wheelchairs) 400 CZK

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CZECH PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA – MY COUNTRY

Friday 14^th June, 19.30 hrs, 2^nd Castle Courtyard

Bedřich Smetana: My Country, cycle of symphonic poems

Vyšehrad • Vltava • Šárka • From Czech Meadows and Woods • Tábor • Blaník

Czech Philharmonic Orchestra
Conductor: Jiří Bělohlávek

Estimated end: 21.00 hrs, Intermissions: 0

A 1190 CZK • B 790 CZK • C 660 CZK • D (wheelchairs) 400 CZK

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CHURCH MATINÉE FOR ORGAN AND BRASS INSTRUMENTS

Saturday 15^th June, 11.00 hrs, Chapter Church of the Raising of the Holy Cross

Featuring works by
J. S. Bach, G. F. Händel, G. Ph. Telemann, M. A. Charpentier, J. Seger, D. Buxtehude, P. J. Vejvanovský, J. K. Tolar, M. Reger and a suite from the cantata Carmina Burana by C. Orff

Aleš Bárta - organ
Prague Brass Ensemble
František Bílek, Arnold Kinkal - trumpets
Jiří Lisý - French horn
Jan Votava - tenor trombone
Karel Kučera - bass trombone

Estimated end: 12.20 hrs, Intermissions: 0

250 CZK Flat fee • Wheelchairs 100 CZK

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CAMERATA CHICAGO

Camerata Chicago Saturday 15^th June, 17.00 hrs, Smetana´s House

Richard Wagner: Siegfried Idyll, a symphonic poem
Joseph Haydn: Concerto for Cello and Orchestra No. 2 in D Major, Op. 101
Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92

Wendy Warner - cello
Camerata Chicago
Conductor: Drostan Hall

Estimated end: 18.45 hrs, Intermissions: 1

A 350 CZK • B 250 CZK • C 150 CZK • D (wheelchairs) 100 CZK

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Giuseppe Verdi: OTELLO

Otello Saturday 15^th June, 21.00 hrs, 2^nd Castle Courtyard

Lyric drama in four acts, libretto by Arrigo Boito after a drama by William Shakespeare.
Performed in Italian with Czech surtitles.
Festival premiere.

Otello - Efe Kişlali
Desdemona - Szilvia Rálik
Jago - Richard Haan
Cassio - Richard Samek
Emilia - Jana Horáková Levicová
Roderigo - Jiří Hruška
Montano - Ivo Hrachovec
Lodovico - Miloš Horák

Orchestra and Choir of the State Opera
Director: Dominik Neuner
Conductor: Tomáš Brauner

Estimated end: 23.45 hrs, Intermissions: 1

A 890 CZK • B 590 CZK • C 490 CZK • D (wheelchairs) 300 CZK

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CARMINA BURANA

II. nádvoří arkády Sunday 16^th June, 19.30 hrs, 2^nd Castle Courtyard

Sergej V. Rachmaninov: THE BELLS, a poem for soloists, choir and orchestra to words by Edgar Allan Poe, Op. 35
Carl Orff: CARMINA BURANA, secular songs for solo voices and choir with orchestra accompaniment

Kateřina Kněžíková - soprano
Richard Samek - tenor
Vladimír Chmelo - baritone

Czech Philharmonic Choir of Brno, choirmaster Petr Fiala
Kantiléna - choir of children and youth by the Brno Philharmonic Orchestra, choirmaster Jakub Klecker
Brno Philharmonic Orchestra
Conductor: Jakub Hrůša

Estimated end: 21.45 hrs, Intermissions: 1

A 1190 CZK • B 790 CZK • C 660 CZK • D (wheelchairs) 400 CZK

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CONCERT BY POPULAR REQUEST

B-Side Band Monday 17^th June, 21.00 hrs, 2^nd Castle Courtyard

B-SIDE BAND and bandleader Josef Buchta, together with singer Vojtěch Dyk, as followers of the tradition of Gustav Brom Orchestra, created a unique project of cover versions of world rock hits in lively swing arrangements (featuring The Beatles, Nirvana, R.E.M.), but also evergreens by Miles Davis, Gordon Goodwin, Frank Sinatra and Ray Charles. However, our festival audience will also be treated to some new original songs and several pieces from the world of classical music...

Vojtěch Dyk
B-SIDE BAND, bandleader Josef Buchta

Estimated end: 22.45 hrs, Intermissions: 0
The programme uses a sound system.

A 1190 CZK • B 790 CZK • C 660 CZK • D (wheelchairs) 400 CZK

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CONCERT BY POPULAR REQUEST

Vojtěch Dyk Tuesday 18^th June, 21.00 hrs, 2^nd Castle Courtyard

Vojtěch Dyk
B-SIDE BAND, bandleader Josef Buchta

Estimated end: 22.45 hrs, Intermissions: 0
The programme uses a sound system.

A 1190 CZK • B 790 CZK • C 660 CZK • D (wheelchairs) 400 CZK

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Eberhard Streul: PAPAGENO PLAYS THE MAGIC FLUTE

Papageno1 Thursday 20^th June, 15.00 hrs, Smetana´s House

Children's opera based on a fairy tale full of magic spells, feathers and adventure. This performance is suitable for children aged four to nine.

Members of the ensemble of the Janáček Opera of the National Theatre Brno
Director: Tomáš Pilař
Conductor: Ondrej Olos

Estimated end: 16.00 hrs, Intermissions: 0

100 CZK - flat fee, 50% discount for children under 15 and students

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Eberhard Streul: PAPAGENO PLAYS THE MAGIC FLUTE

Papageno2 Thursday 20^th June, 17.00 hrs, Smetana´s House

Children's opera based on a fairy tale full of magic spells, feathers and adventure. This performance is suitable for children aged four to nine.

Members of the ensemble of the Janáček Opera of the National Theatre Brno
Director: Tomáš Pilař
Conductor: Ondrej Olos

Estimated end: 18.00 hrs, Intermissions: 0

100 CZK - flat fee, 50% discount for children under 15 and students

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TRIBUTE TO JOHANN BAPTIST VAŇHAL

Vaňhal Thursday 20^th June, 19.30 hrs, Chapter Church of the Raising of the Holy Cross

Johann Baptist Vaňhal:
Sinfonia in A (Bryan A4)
Concerto in C Major for Organ and Orchestra
Stabat mater, spiritual cantata for soloists, choir and orchestra

Lucie Guerra Žáková - organ
Michaela Šrůmová - soprano
Markéta Cukrová - mezzosoprano
Litomyšl Pedagogical School KOS Singers' Choir (girls' section), choirmaster: Milan Motl
Czech Chamber Philharmonic Orchestra Pardubice
Conductor: Vojtěch Spurný

Estimated end: 21.00 hrs, Intermissions: 0

250 CZK - flat fee • Wheelchairs 100 CZK

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Giuseppe Verdi: THE SICILIAN VESPERS

Sicilské nešpory Friday 21^stJune, 21.00 hrs, 2^nd Castle Courtyard

In the dark shadows, revenge is born...

Operatic drama in five acts, libretto by Eugen Scribe.
Performed in the Italian original, with Czech and English surtitles. Premiered at the National Theatre Brno on 11th January 2013. Festival premiere.

Guido de Montfort - Vladimír Chmelo
Arrigo - Michal Lehotský
Duchess Elena - Louise Hudson
Ninetta - Radka Hudečková
Giovanni da Procida - Jiří Sulženko

Soloists, chorus and orchestra of the Janáček Opera of the National Theatre Brno
Director: Ladislav Adamik
Conductor: Jaroslav Kyzlink

Estimated end: 00.15 hrs, Intermissions: 1

A 890 CZK • B 590 CZK • C 490 CZK • D (wheelchairs) 300 CZK

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JAN NOVOTNÝ PLAYS SMETANA

Jan Novotný Saturday 22^nd June, 17.00 hrs, Smetana´s House

Legend of the Czech piano school will perform a selection of songs from an early Smetana's period in the first part of the recital and then the second series of Czech Dances, which culminated the author's piano works.

Bedřich Smetana:
Sketches, Op. 5
Memories of Bohemia in the form of polkas, Op.12 & Op.13
Macbeth and the Witches
Czech Dances II

Jan Novotný - piano

Estimated end: 18.45 hrs, Intermissions: 1

A 350 CZK • B 250 CZK • C 150 CZK • D (wheelchairs) 100 CZK

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: DON GIOVANNI

Saturday 22^nd June, 21.00 hrs, 2^nd Castle Courtyard

Anything for your guilts is too little...

Opera in two acts, libretto by Lorenzo da Ponte. Performed in the Italian original, with Czech and English surtitles. Premiered at the National Theatre Brno on 17th May 2013.

Don Giovanni - Svatopluk Sem
Leporello - Gustáv Beláček
Donna Anna - Anda-Louise Bogza
Donna Elvíra - Pavla Vykopalová
Il Commendatore - Jevhen Šokalo
Don Ottavio - Otokar Klein
Zerlina - Radka Hudečková
Masetto - David Nykl

Janáček Opera of the National Theatre Brno
Director: Bruno Berger-Gorski
Conductor: Peter Feranec

Estimated end: 00.15 hrs, Intermissions: 1

A 990 CZK • B 690 CZK • C 590 CZK • D (wheelchairs) 360 CZK

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CONCERT FULL OF SURPRISE

II. nádvoří Sunday 23^rd June, 19.30 hrs, 2^ndCastle Courtyard

A night full of musical evergreens and discoveries, interpretation certainties and surprises, a listeners' competition and many other musical gemstones in the jubilee concert of the festival dramaturge Vojtěch Stříteský to commemorate the 30 years of his work for Smetana's Litomyšl.

Guests:
Pavel Šporcl, Jiří Pavlica, Aleš Bárta, Juraj Bartoš, Taťána Roskovcová, Alice Holubová, Hradišťan, Surprise

Bohuslav Martinů Philharmonic Orchestra Zlín
Conductor: Stanislav Vavřínek

Estimated end: 21.45 hrs, Intermissions: 1

A 1190 CZK • B 790 CZK • C 660 CZK • D (wheelchairs) 400 CZK

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Bedřich Smetana: THE (OUT)BARTERED BRIDE

(Vy)prodaná nevěsta Monday 24^th June, 18.00 hrs, 2^nd Castle Courtyard

A performance for children and young people. An unorthodox production of one of the early versions of the famous comic opera with the original prosaic text brings playfulness, optimism and smile to the stage.

Children's Opera Prague
Director: Josef Dlouhý
Conductor: Jan Chalupecký

Estimated end: 20.00 hrs
Intermissions: 1
The programme uses a sound system.

A 250 CZK • B 150 CZK • C 100 CZK • D (wheelchairs) 90 CZK
50% discount for children under 15 and students

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MUSICA BOHEMICA & SPIRITUÁL KVINTET

II. nádvoří Litomyšl Tuesday 25^th June, 19.30 hrs, 2^nd Castle Courtyard

The first joint appearance of two legendary Czech ensembles in the history.

Musica Bohemica, artistic leader Jaroslav Krček
Spirituál kvintet, artistic leader Jiří Tichota

Estimated end: 21.30 hrs, Intermissions: 1
The programme uses a sound system.

A 890 CZK • B 590 CZK • C 490 CZK • D (wheelchairs) 300 CZK

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Off-site Concert in Svitavy

HOMAGE TO TCHAIKOVSKI

Čajkovskij Wednesday 26^th June, 19.30 hrs, Fabrika Cultural Centre Svitavy

Petr Iljič Čajkovskij:
Suite No. 4 in G Major, Op. 61, „Mozartiana"
Variations on a Rococo Theme for Cello and Orchestra, Op. 33
Andante Cantabile for Strings, Op. 11 No. 1
Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in D Major, Op. 35

Edwin E. S. Kim - violin
Jiří Bárta - cello
Czech Chamber Philharmonic Orchestra Pardubice
Conductor: Leoš Svárovský

Estimated end: 21.30 hrs, Intermissions: 1

250 CZK - Flat fee • Wheelchairs 100 CZK

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Antonín Dvořák: JACOBIN

Jakobín

Friday 28^th June, 20.00 hrs, 2^nd Castle Courtyard

An opera in three acts, libretto by Marie Červinková-Riegrová. Performed in Czech with Czech and English surtitles.

Vilém - Miloslav Podskalský
Bohuš - Roman Janál
Filip - Luděk Vele
Adolf - Jiří Hájek
Julie - Maria Kobielska
Jiří - Aleš Voráček
Benda - Vladimír Doležal
Terinka - Alžběta Poláčková
Lotinka - Yvona Škvárová

Orchestra, chorus and ballet of the Opera ensemble of the National Theatre in Prague
Kühn's Children Choir, choirmaster Jiří Chvála
Director: Jiří Heřman
Conductor: Zbyněk Müller

Estimated end: 23.00 hrs, Intermissions: 2

A 890 CZK • B 590 CZK • C 490 CZK • D (wheelchairs) 300 CZK
50% discount for children under 15 and students

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KHORIKOS NEW YORK

Khorikos New York Saturday 29^th June, 17.00 hrs, Chapter Church of the Raising of the Holy Cross

Concert by a top NYC á cappella chamber choir featuring:
Zoltán Kodály, Eric Whitacre, Jan Jirásek, Benjamin Britten, Morten Lauridsen, Samuel Barber, Edvard H. Grieg

KHORIKOS NEW YORK, choirmaster, artistic leader - Jesse Mark Peckham

Estimated end: 18.20 hrs, Intermissions: 0

250 CZK - Flat fee • Wheelchairs 100 CZK

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Bedřich Smetana: TWO WIDOWS

Bedřich Smetana Saturday 29^th June, 21.00 hrs, 2^nd Castle Courtyard

Comic opera in two acts; libretto by Emanuel Züngel. Performed in Czech, with Czech and English surtitles. Premiered at the National Theatre in Prague on 30th May 2013.

Caroline - Marie Fajtová
Agnes - Dana Burešová
Ladislaus - Aleš Briscein
Mumlal - Zdeněk Plech
Toník - Martin Šrejma
Lidunka - Yukiko Šrejmová Kinjo

Orchestra, chorus and ballet of the Opera ensemble of the National Theatre in Prague
Costume design: Theodor Pištěk
Director: Jiří Nekvasil
Conductor: Robert Jindra

Estimated end: 23.30 hrs, Intermissions: 1

A 890 CZK • B 590 CZK • C 490 CZK • D (wheelchairs) 300 CZK

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Luboš Sluka: NERATOV MASS

Tomáš Halík Sunday 30^th June, 10.15 hrs, 2^nd Castle Courtyard

Latin mass for soloists, mixed choir and organ commemorating a jubilee of the Opočno native Luboš Sluka; composed in honor of the salvation of the Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary in Neratov in the Orlické Mountains, will sound to accompany a traditional mass celebrated by Mons. Tomáš Halík.

Josef Popelka - organ
Prague Cathedral Choir of the St. Vitus Metropolitan Chapter
Conductor: Josef Kšica

Estimated end: 12.00 hrs, Intermissions: 0

Admission free

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CLOSING CONCERT - GRAND FINALE

Sunday 30^th June, 19.30 hrs, 2^nd Castle Courtyard

Last year, the festival ended with a program consisting of „The biggest symphonic trivia". The 55th edition of Smetana's Litomyšl will by contrast culminate in a production of monumental symphonic and vocal-instrumental compositions, which are performed only rarely due to their demanding orchestra arrangements.

Leonard Bernstein:
Symphonic Dances from West Side Story
Chichester Psalms

Wojciech Kilar:
Exodus for mixed choir and orchestra

Miklós Rózsa:
Ben Hur, a suite from historical movie soundtrack

Czech Philharmonic Choir of Brno, choirmaster Petr Fiala
Prague Philharmonia
Prague Symphony Orchestra FOK
Conductor: Rastislav Štúr

Estimated end: 21.45 hrs, Intermissions: 1

A 1190 CZK • B 790 CZK • C 660 CZK • D (wheelchairs) 400 CZK

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The baroque night in Nové Hrady

HENRY PURCELL: FAIRY QUEEN

Nové Hrady 1 Sunday 30^th June, 21.00 hrs, Chateau Nové Hrady u Litomyšle

Five nights on the premises of the Nové Hrady rococo chateau, featuring an opera production inspired by Shakespeare's Midsummer Night's Dream. The production was commissioned by the festival for the unique outdoor baroque theater in 2012.

Performed in the English original.

Titanie - Lenka Máčiková
Oberon - Jiří Sulženko
Víla / Juno - Anna Hlavenková
Elf / Foibos / Mopsa - Jaroslav Březina
Klubko - Jan Šťáva
Puk - Tomáš Janků
Hermie - Michaela Bartošová
Helena - Helena Šťávová
Lysandr - Radim Klásek
Demetrius - Zdeněk Stěhule

Pueri Gaudentes Boys' Choir, choirmasters: Libor Sládek, Zdena Součková
Ensemble of historical instruments Le Chamarré Château Ensemble
Director: Magdalena Švecová
Conductor, harpsichord: David Švec

The ticket price includes entry, refreshments and transport from Litomyšl and back.
The show will take place even in case of bad weather.

Estimated end: 24.00 hrs

1500 CZK - Flat fee
No discounts available.

More information at www.baroknidivadlo.cz