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Hubička (The Kiss)
Národní Divadlo (National Theatre)
Prague
Czech Republic
Fri, 27th February 2009
This story of a refused kiss is somewhat unsophisticated and simple, yet for all that it reflects two worlds of thought which both have their own truth – the world of the widower Lucas, who is finally able to wish a kiss from his beloved Vendulka, and the world of Vendulka, who honours the memory of Lucas’ late wife and refuses to kiss him. Smetana’s music provides an adorable view into the heart of these two young people, into their feelings, experiences and reflections. It lends a gentle philosophical dimension to the simple story and the melodies were quite popular in their day. The new staging of this popular work will be prepared by an experienced production team and will be presented in a co-production with the Smetana’s Litomyšl International Opera Festival.Orchestra and Choir of the National Theatre Opera
The opera is staged in Czech original version and English and German surtitles are used in the performance.
Musical preparation: Zbyněk Müller
Conductor: Zbyněk Müller / Jan Chalupecký
Director: Marián Chudovský
Stage design: Jozef Ciller
Costumes: Peter Čanecký
Chorus master: Lukáš Vasilek
Dramaturgy: Ondřej Hučín / Daniel Jäger
Paloucký: Miloslav Podskalský / Luděk Vele / Jiří Kalendovský
Vendulka: Maria Haan / Dana Burešová
Lukáš: Tomáš Černý / Valentin Prolat / Jozef Kundlák
Tomeš: Ivan Kusnjer / Vratislav Kříž / Roman Janál
Martinka: Lenka Šmídová / Yvona Škvárová
Matouš: František Zahradníček / Aleš Hendrych
Barče: Kateřina Kněžíková / Marie Fajtová / Petra Nôtová
Constable: Jan Markvart / Václav Lemberk
Photo: Hana Smejkalová
Address
Národní Divadlo (National Theatre)
Národní 3
Prague 1
Prague 1
Other Information
The National Theatre is one of the most important Czech cultural institutions and has a rich artistic tradition, which helped to maintain and develop the Czech language and Czech musical and dramatic arts. The construction of the National Theatre building was financed by contributions from the public and the ceremonial laying of the foundation stone in 1868 became a national event. The theatre's repertoire is based on a rich classical tradition, but also focuses on contemporary domestic authors and draws on modern global trends. The current National Theatre is made up of three artistic companies - opera, drama and ballet.
By Tram: 9, 22, 23, 17 or 18 all go directly to the National Theatre
By Metro: Metro B to Národní třída
20 min walk from centre (Old Town Hall)
Dress code: Guests are encouraged to dress smartly. A jacket & tie is not strictly necessary, but we would advise against wearing jeans and trainers.
Travel
By Tram: 9, 22, 23, 17 or 18 all go directly to the National Theatre
By Metro: Metro B to Národní třída
20 min walk from centre (Old Town Hall)
Dress code: Guests are encouraged to dress smartly. A jacket & tie is not strictly necessary, but we would advise against wearing jeans and trainers.
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