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Štefan Margita (Don Buoso) © Ilona Sochorová

Puccini prequel disappoints at the Prague National Theatre

By Frank Kuznik, 09 November 2023

Adding a prequel to Gianni Schicchi mostly proves that a prequel isn't necessary...

***11

***11

Prague

09 Nov 2023

Puccini prequel disappoints at the Prague National Theatre

By Frank Kuznik

Patrik Čermák (Dervish) © Zdeněk Sokol

A disappointing new Dvořák Armida at the Prague National Theatre

By Frank Kuznik, 19 May 2023

Armida offers a compelling story, resonant issues and the spectacle of dueling wizards – but unfortunately, not in this production.

***11

***11

Prague

19 May 2023

A disappointing new Dvořák Armida at the Prague National Theatre

By Frank Kuznik

Doubravka Součková (Madeleine de Faublas) © Národní divadlo | Zdeněk Sokol

Ball im Savoy: a spirited tribute to a forgotten composer in Prague

By Frank Kuznik, 16 September 2022

“An eye for an eye, a kiss for a kiss,” declares Madeleine in the knock-down battle of the sexes that is Paul Abraham's rarely staged operetta.

*****

*****

Prague

16 Sep 2022

Ball im Savoy: a spirited tribute to a forgotten composer in Prague

By Frank Kuznik

Grischa Asagaroff directs a wayward new Carmen at the Prague National Theatre

By Frank Kuznik, 10 March 2022

All the energy is in the pit in this flat production of a time-honored favorite.

**111

**111

Prague

10 Mar 2022

Grischa Asagaroff directs a wayward new Carmen in Prague

By Frank Kuznik