Compiled by Marie Šrámková
Photo: archiv

Eternal love story Minimalist music is a popular modern trend, and even the National Theater opera is joining in. On 28 August, the opera company will present the Czech premiere of a unique work by a major American composer, Philip Glass – the opera La Belle et la Be^te (The Beauty and the Beast). The music was originally composed for a Jean Cocteau film of the same name, and the opera premiered in 1994 in Gibelline. At the National Theater in Prague it will be directed and produced by the distinguished brothers Petr and Matěj Forman and conducted by Petr Kofron. Thanks to their original approach and concept, preparations for the performance are the most complex in the history of opera at the National Theater. Tamara Gura will play the Beauty, with Jiří Kubík playing the Beast. P. Glass: Kráska a zvíře (La Belle et la Be^te) – second part of the trilogy “Minimalism in Opera”, Národní divadlo, premiere August 28 at 19:00, tickets CZK 900, CZK 30 (standing), CZK 80 (reduced)

Theater
1.-12. 7. – Hamlet – Summer Shakespeare Festival, Pražský hrad, Nejvyšší purkrabství 20:30
1.-18. 7. – Tragic History of Doctor Faust – Vyšehrad, Gorlice 20:00
1.-31. 7. – Cats In Prague – black theater, Divadlo Na Můstku 19:15 a 20:30
1. 7.-31. 8. – Faust – black theater, All Colours Theatre 20:30
10. 7. – Archa – Divadlo Vizita: Kozoparoh – festival “Takyléto”, hrad Křivoklát 20:00
15. 7.-18. 8. – King Lear – Summer Shakespeare Festival, Pražský hrad, Nejvyšší purkrabství 20:30
4.-10. 8. – Cabinet – black theater, Divadlo Image 18:00, 20:00 and 22:00
11.-16. 8. – Magic Circus – black theater, Laterna Magika 20:00
20. 8. – “The Best of Black Theatre” – black theater, Reduta 19:30
28.-31. 8. – “Guests of the Festival” – Summer Shakespeare Festival, Pražský hrad, Nejvyšší purkrabství 20:30

Opera
11. 7.-24. 8. – Don Giovanni, Stavovské divadlo 20:00
19.-31. 8. – “Verdi Festival” – opera festival, Státní opera 20:00

Modern music
1.-31. 7. – Jazz Boat – boat Kotva 20:30
3. 7. – Haydamaky – rock, Palác Akropolis 20:30
3.-7. 7. – Archa: Rock for People – intl. music festival, Český Brod
7. 17. – Type O’Negative – rock, Sky Club Brumlovka 20:00
11.-12. 7. – Archa: Colours of Ostrava – intl. music festival, Ostrava
13. 7. – A. S. P. M. – blues, Agharta Jazz Centrum 21:00
17. 7. – Dreadzone – dance, Roxy 19:00
19.-20. 7. – Summer City Island – jazz, Střelecký ostrov 16:00
26. 7. – Lee A. Davison – jazz, Jazz Club U staré paní 21:30
27. 7. – The Rolling Stones – rock, Letná 20:00
5. 8. – Burning Spear – rock, Roxy 19:00
27. 8. – Black Uhuru – rock, Roxy 19:00
28. 8. – Beetles – Beatles revival band, Reduta Jazz club 19:00

Two generations of romantics For this summer, the Prague National Gallery has prepared an extensive exhibition in Kinsky Palace devoted to the Mánes family, presenting one of the best known and most significant chapters in the history of 19th century Czech art. It is represented by five persons from two generations that emerged during the period of romanticism. The works of brothers Antonín and Václav originated under the influence of the first wave of romantic ideas and sensibilities. Antonín’s children, Amálie, Josef, and Quido, began painting at the time when Czech society was most strongly influenced by the tenets of romanticism. The exhibition presents all the members of the Mánes family, with the lion’s share devoted to Josef, the most famous of the children. Malířská rodina Mánesů Prague National Gallery – 19th Century collection in Kinsky Palace, until November 2, daily except Mondays 10:00-18:00, tickets CZK 100, CZK 150 (family), CZK 50 (reduced)

Classical music
6.-7. 7. – Jewish Masters in Old Prague – opera aries, Španělská synagoga 19:00
11. 7. – Special concert – Festival Musica Ecumenica, Obecní dům, Smetanova síň 20:00
11. 7.-23. 8. – 6th Annual International Summer Organ Festival, Obecní dům, Smetanova síň 18:00
20.-21. 7. – Pro Arte Antiqua Praha, chrám sv. Mikuláše 21:00
22. 7. – Musica Praga, kostel sv. Martina ve zdi 17:00
5.-10. 8. – Prague Castle Midday Classic, Lobkovický palác 13:00
11. 8. – Musica Gaudeans, Obecní dům, Vinárna 20:30
18. 8. – Vivaldi Orchestra Praga, Obecní dům, Gregrův sál 20:30
22.-24. 8. – Ave Maria, bazilika sv. Jiří 17:30

OTHER
1.-2. 7. – Moravian Love – musical, Divadlo Jiřího Grossmanna 20:00
1. 7.-31. 8. – Art of 19., 20. & 21. century – exhibition, Veletržní palác
2.-20. 7. – Sport in Czech Art of 20th century – exhibition, Obecní dům
9. 7.-5. 10. – Jan Preisler 1872-1918 – exhibition, Obecní dům
17.-20. 7. – BOSKOVICE 2003 – festival, Boskovice 9:15-24:00
26.-27. 8. – Big Musical Show – show, Divadlo Broadway 19:00
21. 8. – Golem – musical, Španělská synagoga 21:00
25.-29. 8. – Caveman – talk show, Klub Lávka 20:00
do 7. 9. – Střelecký OSTROV 03 – Kinematograf bratří Čadíků – open air festival, Střelecký ostrov 21:30 (Aug-Sept. 21:00)

Music of many colors

Starting this year the multi-genre international music festival Colours of Ostrava is included in the European Forum of Worldwide Music Festivals, an association of the 44 leading European festivals that supports the global cultures of individual nations. Its unusual venue will be in the very center of Ostrava, in its well-known entertainment district on Stodolní Street, at the Černá louka (Black Meadow) fairgrounds. With its revealing and very audacious (for the Czech Republic) dramaturgy, this festival is intended for all ages. Lovers of various musical styles will be delighted, as the show will include world and dance music, ethnic music, as well as celebrities of the Czech music scene. The chock-full program of internationally culled performers features Goran Bregović & The Wedding and Funeral Band, Geoffrey Oryema, Kosheen, Support Lesbiens, J.A.R., The Ecstasy of Saint Theresa, Sheva, Te Vaka, Oi-Va-Voi, Koraiö Röma, Tumbao, Suí Vesan, Feng-Jün Song & Horská karavana, and more.

Colours of Ostrava – 2nd annual international music festival, city center of Ostrava and exhibition park Černá louka, July 11-12, tickets for both days CZK 499-599

Road to the pleistocene

The unique Dinopark amusement park, which is intended for the general public and is the only one of its type in the Czech Republic, opened in the middle of June at the Pilsen Zoological and Botanical Garden. On an area covering three hectares, it realistically depicts scenes from the lives of Mesozoic animals that roamed this planet more than 65 million years ago. Visitors will see thirteen true-to-life models, including: Brachiosaurus, Stegosaurus, Velociraptor, Diplodocus, Tyrannosaurus Rex, and many other of popular prehistoric theropods. The part of the park that abuts the zoo is a special playground for children and an educational center.

Dinopark Plzeň – part of the Zoo and Botanical Garden of Plzeň, open daily 8:00-18:00 (from October to April 9:00-17:00), tickets: to Dinopark only from CZK 25 to 80, to the zoo and Dinopark from CZK 40 to 120

Tickets for these events may be purchased at any of the Ticketpro outlets, online through www.ticketpro.cz., or by phoning the EchoLine call center at 14051.