October 2003

Compiled by Marie Šrámková
Photo: archiv

Asian “Underground”

Photo: Archiv

In the UK the members of the band Badmarsh & Shri are seen as the leading representatives of contemporary Asian dance music, the so-called Asian Underground. Within the framework of the long-term United Colors of Akropolis project and with the support of the British Consul they will play two concerts here – one in Prague and one in Brno. The music of this uncommon band is influenced by many musical styles, such as breakbeat, drum’n’bass, hip hop, reggae, jazz, and traditional Indian elements.

Shri featuring DJ Badmarsh & JC-001 (VB),
Praha – Paláci Akropolis, October 3 at 20:00, tickets 190-310 Kč,Brno – Klub Babylon, October 4 at 20:00, tickets 150-200 Kč

Theater
3. 10. – “The Best of Black Theater” – black theater Reduta 19:30
6. 10. – Uncle Vanya, Divadlo Na zábradlí 19:00
8. 10. – Double Bass, Divadlo bez zábradlí 19:00
9. 10. – Servant of Two Masters, Stavovské divadlo 19:00
11. 10. – Same Time Next Year, Divadlo bez zábradlí 19:00
11.-12. 10. – Painted Leather – public rehersal, Divadlo Archa 20:00
13. 10. – The Baroness and the Servant Girl, Divadlo Na zábradlí 19:00
14. 10. – Obsessed With Love, A Studio Rubín 19:30
15.-17. 10. – Divadlo Vizita hosting at Divadlo Archa 20:00
16. 10. – Krapp’s Last Tape – premiere, Národní divadlo 19:00
18. 10. – Slept Away Life – I. premiere, Divadlo Kolowrat 19:00
20. 10. – Love, Divadlo bez zábradlí 19:00
21. 10. – Krapp’s Last Tape, Národní divadlo 19:00
22. 10. – Too Loud a Solitude, Divadlo bez zábradlí 19:00
24. 10. – PUSH-UP 1-3, Divadlo Na zábradlí 19:00
25. 10. – Sweet Secret, Divadlo Na Fidlovačce 15:00 a 19:30
27. 10. – Sunny Boys, Divadlo bez zábradlí 19:00
27.-28. 10. – The House of the Deaf – Quinta del Sordo – motion theater, Divadlo Archa 20:00
27.-31. 10. – Caveman – one-man show, Klub Lávka 20:00
29. 10. – Caligula, Divadlo Pod Palmovkou 19:00
31. 10. – Mr. Kolpert, Divadlo Na zábradlí 19:00

Dance

5. 10. – Lucky Seven / Concert a moll / Bolero – premiere, Stavovské divadlo 19:00
8.-9. 10. – Raymonda, Národní divadlo 19:00
18. 10. – Amerikana II, Národní divadlo 14:00 a 19:00
24. 10. – Camille – 2nd premiere, Státní opera 19:00
25. 10. – Taming Of the Shrew, Národní divadlo 14:00 a 19:00
31. 10. – Ultima Vez / Wim Vandekeybus (Belg.), Divadlo Archa 20:00

Opera
2.-6. 10. – Verdi Festival – opera festival, Státní opera 19:00
23. 10. – Čert a Káča – return performance, Národní divadlo 19:00
27. 10. – La nozze di Figaro, Stavovské divadlo 19:00

Bolero a bit differently

Photo: Hana Smejkalová

The ballet grotesque Lucky Seven, subtitled “Gunslinger’s Idyll from the Wild West in One Act and with Seven Corpses” by composer Miloš Vacek and librettist Vladimír Vašut was created in the mid-1960s. It was very well received by the public thanks to the parody-based humor in its libretto and music. This time it is being staged in the Stavovské Theater, with choreography and direction from the graduates of the Dance Conservatory and members of the Prague Chamber Ballet Praha, Tomáš Rychetský and David Stránský. The adagio from Edvard Grieg’s Piano Concerto in A Minor was choreographed by Libor Vaculík. The more recent Bolero, a composition based on classic Spanish dance traditions, is one of the best-known works of the French composer Maurice Ravel.

M. Vacek, E. Grieg, M. Ravel: Šťastná sedma / Koncert a moll / Bolero, Stavovské divadlo, premiere 5. 10 at 19:00, tickets CZK 900, 80 (reduced)

Modern music
3. 10. – Rhapsody in Black – French chanson, Café Teatr Černá labuť 20:00
4. 10. – Flying Circus, Hudba Praha, Echt! – rock, Prostor Abaton 20:00
7. 10. – The Blues Wave – blues, Ungelt Jazz & Blues Club 21:00
8. 10. – Richard Müller – pop, T-Mobile Aréna 20:00
9. 10. – Točkolotoč, Palác Akropolis 19:30
13.-14. 10. – Luboš Andršt Group – jazz, Agharta Jazz Centrum 21:00
14. 10. – The Plastic People of the Universe & Agon Orchestra: Aj obešel já polí pět, Divadlo Archa 20:00
18. 10. – PRO ROCK 2003 – 4th annual rock bands contest, Palác Akropolis 13:00
18. 10. – Blackmore’s Night – rock, Lucerna, Velký sál 20:00
22. 10. – Iron Maiden – rock, T-Mobile Aréna 20:00
23. 10. – Bob Dylan – rock, T-Mobile Aréna 20:00
29. 10. – Alice Springs, Palác Akropolis 19:30

Classical music
1.-31. 10. – Musical Autumn in Klementinum – festival, Klementinum, Mirror Hall 20:00
1.-31. 10. – Strings of Autumn – festival, Pražský hrad 19:30
4. 10. – Andrea Bocelli – opera arias, T-Mobile Aréna 20:00
23. 10. – José Cura – opera arias, Obecní dům, Smetanova síň 19:30

Family entertainment

2.-3. 10. – I Love You, You Are Fine, But Change Quickly – musical, Palác Blaník 19:00
7.-11. 10. – Rebels – musical, Divadlo Broadway 19:00
9.-11. 10. – Les Misérables – musical, Goja Music Hall 19:00
11. 10. – Miss Europe Junior 2003 – international contest, Congress Center 19:00
15. 10. – Grease show – 25th anniversary of the movie – musical, GoJa Music Hall 19:00
15.-18. 10. – Galileo – musical, Divadlo Kalich 19:00
17. 10. – Singing in the Rain – musical, Congress Center 19:00
20. 10. – Big musical show, Divadlo Broadway 19:00
20. 10. – Love to Death – musical, Divadlo Metro 19:00
23. 10. – Golem – musical, Španělská synagoga 21:00

Tulip by the light of the crescent moon

A unique exhibition of Turkish pottery will be on display at the Zbraslav Castle until 8 February of next year. During the 15th-17th centuries, an entirely new type of pottery originated in the Ottoman empire that should have been comparable to Chinese porcelain. Although the idea wasn’t completely successful, potters from Iznik in Asia Minor created technologically and aesthetically unique works. The pottery is distinguished by its whitish crocks, and glowing luster, transparent glaze, range of rich colors (from turquoise to tomato red) and, above all, a typical floral pattern – a realistically depicted tulip, carnation, and rose. In those days European nobles were interested in the Turkish wares, which became not only exports but also inspiration for European potters. The exhibition features the most comprehensive collection of Ottoman pottery to have been preserved in this country.

Tulipán v lesku půlměsíce, Národní galerie – Sbírka orientálního umění, Zámek Zbraslav – 2. floor, until February 8, 2004, open daily except Monday 10:00-18:00, entrance CZK 20-80

Life is just beginning…

Ljuba Skořepová gives a benefit performance in the role of Maya Ney, the heroine of the play Slept Away Life, by Arnošt Goldflam and a Canadian of Polish origin, Tecie Werbovská. At first glance the heroine has lived a care-free life. But has she really lived it? This Oblomov-type character gives the impression that everything is going on around her without her involvement. She spent her childhood with foster parents, and now she has gotten lucky with her loving husband Ondřej. She has inherited enough money from him to be able to ignore oppressive reality and enjoy her beloved sleep. But at a certain point her loneliness becomes distressing.

T. Werbowski, A. Goldflam: Prospaný život (benefice Ljuby Skořepové), Divadlo Kolowrat, premiéra 18. a 23. října v 19:00, vstupné 80-140 Kč

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.

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