The State Opera, Prague - Prague | 19 April 2021 |

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RigolettoThe State Opera, PragueNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() |
Barbora Horáková Joly’s new Prague Rigoletto combines cutting-edge production with Vincenzo Milletarì’s traditional musical virtues |
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RusalkaThe State Opera, PragueNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() |
The beauty, magic and mystery of Rusalka enhanced through film |
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NabuccoThe State Opera, PragueNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() |
A beautiful but lifeless Nabucco in Prague |
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TurandotThe State Opera, PragueNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() |
Crescendo puccinien |
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ElektraThe State Opera, PragueNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() |
Keith Warner’s Elektra in Prague has neither myth nor menace |
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Roméo et JulietteThe State Opera, PragueNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() |
Paying homage to the Bard in Prague |
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Madama ButterflyThe State Opera, PragueNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() |
Minimalist approach puts Puccini’s music front and center |
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La bohèmeThe State Opera, PragueNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() |
Prager Weihnacht |
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NormaThe State Opera, PragueNo. of reviews: 2 | ![]() |
Tragedy set in ancient Gaul gets a modern makeover |
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A timely, and timeless, Norma in Prague |
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associated articles [+]
Bellini's Norma set to premiere
First premiere of the season at the State Opera in Prague will eventually go on tour in Japan.
First premiere of the season at the State Opera in Prague will eventually go on tour in Japan.
Japan's Tomo Sugao talks about 'Norma'
Director: One cannot remain calm while listening to the Bellini opera.
Director: One cannot remain calm while listening to the Bellini opera.
RigolettoThe State Opera, PragueNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() |
Le monde d'hier |
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MacbethThe State Opera, PragueNo. of reviews: 3 | ![]() |
New staging of opera based on Shakespeare is a fitting end to the season |
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A ponderous Macbeth in Prague |
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Macbeth unterm schweren Fels der Schuld |
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Hansel und GretelThe State Opera, PragueNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() |
A three-ring Hänsel und Gretel in Prague |
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MefistofeleThe State Opera, PragueNo. of reviews: 3 | ![]() |
Efficace mais un peu sage |
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Musically strong piece is hindered by a too-minimalist staging |
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A cumbersome Mefistofele makes for a long evening in Prague |
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SalomeThe State Opera, PragueNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() |
Bible story by way of Oscar Wilde is brought up to modern times |
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TannhäuserThe State Opera, PragueNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() |
Tannhäuser gets updated to the 18th century |
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Performance schedule
Verdi
18 Sep 2020 to 30 May 2021
Verdi
25 Sep 2020 to 21 Apr 2021
Verdi
30 Jan to 12 Jun 2021
Humperdinck
23 to 29 May 2021
Ligeti
17 to 19 Jun 2021 ++
News & Articles
Erinnern an Glanz und Elend gemeinsamer Kultur |
Die restaurierte Prager Staatsoper sieht nach drei Jahren Renovierung wieder aus wie ein Traum der Belle Époque. Nun sollen – mit Mitteln des Berliner Außenministeriums – auch ihre deutschen Musiktraditionen neu belebt werden. |
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Prague’s State Opera reopens |
Prague’s State Opera historical building is back in business. After three years of reconstruction, the famed venue opened its door with a gala concert on Jan. 5, 2020. |
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Ein Schmuckstück im Herzen von Prag |
Die Staatsoper ist nach dreijähriger Sanierung feierlich wiedereröffnet worden. Ein Ausflug nach Tschechien lohnt sich. |
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Budget for Prague's State Opera renovations approved |
Productions will be moved to new venues during two-year-plus repair project. |
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Prague State Opera to be closed over repairs in 2016-18 |
The State Opera in Prague will be closed from July 2016 until 2018 to undergo an extensive reconstruction. |
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