Warm summer evenings are best spent under the stars with music, and that is why the Janáček Opera NdB ensemble is bringing opera performances to the romantic surroundings of Špilberk Castle again this year.

All people are created as equal.

The Old Testament story of the capture of the Jewish people by King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon was the inspiration for Giuseppe Verdi´s first really successful opera. Probably no one imagined at the premiere that Solera’s originally rejected libretto would be transformed into an iconic work in Verdi´s hands, but the immediacy, passion and temperament of the music captivated the audience, and rightly so. And then there is also the story of a nation longing for a homeland and for freedom, a story which still hasn’t lost its power and relevance, and whose personification is the famous choral piece “Va, pensiero, sull’ali dorate” (Go, thoughts, on golden wings…). Just as with other works by Verdi, Nabucco also hides another more intimate layer about love and family relationships, and the composer portrayed these with the feeling of a true playwright. It is no wonder that this opera, full of magnificent choral sections and captivating singing parts, has been one of the most popular works in our repertoire for thirty-five years.

Information:
EVENING BOX OFFICE: The box office will be open 45 minutes before the start of the performance and is located at the entrance gate in Courtyard I. We offer blankets for rent and raincoats for purchase.

THE AUDITORIUM has no elevation, seating is on benches.

DRESS CODE is not given. Please dress warmly, summer evenings are unpredictable.

TOILETS: Spectators can use the toilets in the area between the first and second courtyards.

HOW TO GET TO US: You can start your hike to Špilberk conveniently from the nearest public transport stops Česká, Šilingrovo náměstí, Úvoz or Komenského náměstí.

RAINCOATS AND BLANKETS: In case of bad weather, we have prepared raincoats and blankets for you. You can buy a raincoat for 30 CZK and rent a blanket for a refundable amount of 100 CZK.

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