The Secret - Schedule, Program & Tickets
The Secret
Approximate running time
2 hours 30 minutes, 1 interval (20 minutes) minutes
Language
In Czech, surtitles in Czech, English
Choir of the National Theatre
Orchestra of the National Theatre
Opera Ballet of the National Theatre
The Secret is Bedřich Smetana's seventh and penultimate opera. It is also the second result of the composer's collaboration with librettist Eliška Krásnohorská. Completed in May 1878, the piece premiered on 18 September at the New Czech Theatre in Prague. The National Theatre first performed the opera on 12 May 1885, the first anniversary of Smetana's death. However, it only gained wide popularity after the conductor Karel Kovařovic, who was fully aware of the qualities of Smetana's mature work, took over the leadership of the opera company. Krásnohorská provided Smetana with an exquisite libretto, the themes of which are reminiscent of William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet or the later play Our Impudent and Rebellious Fellows by Czech author Ladislav Stroupežnický. Set in a small Czech town, the story revolves around a feud between the families of councillors Malina and Kalina, who have been jostling for social dominance for years. Kalina is trying to prove that he is no longer as poor as he was two decades ago, when Malina thwarted his plans to marry his sister Róza. Despite the animosity between their fathers, Malina's daughter Blaženka and Kalina's son Vít love each other. All disputes are eventually settled after brother Barnabáš discovers an old note that leads Kalina to a treasure. But are piles of gold the most precious thing one can find? Smetana's The Secret has been adapted by Ondřej Havelka, a director with a keen sense of musical theatre and humour, known for his visually captivating storytelling. The production is conducted by Robert Jindra, Music Director of the National Theatre Opera.
The production is part of the celebrations of the Year of Czech Music 2024 and has been financially supported by the National Theatre's Supporters Club.
Subject to change.
2 hours 30 minutes, 1 interval (20 minutes) minutes
Language
In Czech, surtitles in Czech, English
Choir of the National Theatre
Orchestra of the National Theatre
Opera Ballet of the National Theatre
The Secret is Bedřich Smetana's seventh and penultimate opera. It is also the second result of the composer's collaboration with librettist Eliška Krásnohorská. Completed in May 1878, the piece premiered on 18 September at the New Czech Theatre in Prague. The National Theatre first performed the opera on 12 May 1885, the first anniversary of Smetana's death. However, it only gained wide popularity after the conductor Karel Kovařovic, who was fully aware of the qualities of Smetana's mature work, took over the leadership of the opera company. Krásnohorská provided Smetana with an exquisite libretto, the themes of which are reminiscent of William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet or the later play Our Impudent and Rebellious Fellows by Czech author Ladislav Stroupežnický. Set in a small Czech town, the story revolves around a feud between the families of councillors Malina and Kalina, who have been jostling for social dominance for years. Kalina is trying to prove that he is no longer as poor as he was two decades ago, when Malina thwarted his plans to marry his sister Róza. Despite the animosity between their fathers, Malina's daughter Blaženka and Kalina's son Vít love each other. All disputes are eventually settled after brother Barnabáš discovers an old note that leads Kalina to a treasure. But are piles of gold the most precious thing one can find? Smetana's The Secret has been adapted by Ondřej Havelka, a director with a keen sense of musical theatre and humour, known for his visually captivating storytelling. The production is conducted by Robert Jindra, Music Director of the National Theatre Opera.
The production is part of the celebrations of the Year of Czech Music 2024 and has been financially supported by the National Theatre's Supporters Club.
Subject to change.
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