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A happy homecoming for a neglected Czech legend: Schwanda the Bagpiper in Prague

By Frank Kuznik, 06 October 2022

The National Theater revives Jaromír Weinberger opera Schwanda the Bagpiper with energy, affection and overly active imagination.

***11

By Frank Kuznik, 06 February 2020

Slovak director Zuzana Gilhuus' serendipitous production could hardly be more timely.

***11

By Frank Kuznik, 07 June 2018

Willy Decker's enduring production gets smart treatment in a handsome revival.

****1

****1

Prague

08 Jun 2018

A dark update for Werther in Prague

By Frank Kuznik

By Frank Kuznik, 18 January 2018

Invigorating in the pit, Britten’s Billy Budd never gets its sea legs on the National Theatre stage.

***11

By Frank Kuznik, 27 October 2017

The King of Opera leads an inspired performance commemorating the 230th anniversary of Don Giovanni.

*****

*****

Prague

30 Oct 2017

Don Giovanni: Plácido Domingo fulfills a dream in Prague

By Frank Kuznik

By Frank Kuznik, 05 October 2017

The National Theatre opens its new season with a Verdi favorite short on substance but lovely to hear.

***11

By Frank Kuznik, 21 April 2016

With a Slovak team at the helm, the National Theater offers a smart, fresh take on a familiar story.

****1

****1

Prague

23 Apr 2016

Paying homage to the Bard in Prague

By Frank Kuznik

By Frank Kuznik, 12 December 2014

Baffling staging muddles a politically charged period piece that still has the power to perturb.

**111