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Performer: Roman Janál

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A happy homecoming for a neglected Czech legend

Jiří Brückler (Schwanda) © Ilona Sochorová
The National Theater revives Jaromír Weinberger opera Schwanda the Bagpiper with energy, affection and overly active imagination.
***11
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A cultural touchstone takes centre-stage at Prague's National Theatre

Smetana's Libuše makes a timely reappearance in Prague.
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An uninspired Figaro in Prague

Tradition and modernity are a mismatch in this uneven production of Mozart’s comic masterpiece.
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Red Moon Rising: Orff in Prague

In a delirious opening to the new opera season, Prague's National Theatre puts a contemporary spin on Carl Orff and the Brothers Grimm.
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A velvety revolution in Prague

Despite some strong performances onstage and in the pit, the National Theater's Andrea Chénier never catches fire.
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Sharp satires from Shostakovich

Clever staging in Prague breathes fresh life into subversive works that were kept secret during the composer's lifetime.
****1
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