Hrůša’s ambitious but uneven Night at Covent Garden

Jakub Hrůša

Kateřina Kněžíková,Jakub Hrůša and the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden

By Mengguang Huang, 21 September 2025

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“the Royal Opera Chorus sang with discipline, stamina and impressive tonal cohesion”

Reviewed at Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London on 20 September 2025

Bartók, The Miraculous Mandarin, Op.19: Suite

Dvořák, The Spectre's Bride (Svatební kosile), Op.69

Kateřina Kněžíková, Soprano

Nicky Spence, Tenor

Pavol Kubáň, Baritone

Royal Opera Chorus

Orchestra of the Royal Opera House Covent Garden

Jakub Hrůša, Conductor

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Mengguang Huang

Mengguang Huang is a Hamburg-based project manager in the construction industry. With a strong passion for classical music, he was introduced to the world of early music during his time in the UK, where he developed a particular fondness for renaissance and Baroque vocal music. Driven by his love for this genre, he now makes it a priority to attend major Baroque opera productions and concerts across Western Europe whenever possible, continuing to deepen his appreciation for this rich musical tradition.

Central European visions: Hrůša’s ambitious but uneven Night at Covent Garden