10.–29. 7. 2026

In 1735, Jean-Philippe Rameau unveiled in Paris a work that profoundly redefined the concept of opera. Les Indes galantes is not a tale of a single hero or a linear plot, but rather a dazzling Baroque kaleidoscope in which four contrasting tableaux unfold — visions of Turkey, Persia, Peru, and North America as imagined through the lens of 18th-century exoticism. What unites these scenes is a single, timeless idea: love as a force that transcends cultural boundaries and reconciles human difference. Set to a libretto by Louis Fuzelier, the opera premiered on August 23, 1735, at the Palais-Royal Theatre in Paris. Now, this masterpiece returns in an authentic interpretation on period instruments, featuring an exceptional ensemble of soloists.

Painting by Bernardo Bellotto (1720–1780): Le Turc généreux, a ballet from Rameau’s Les Indes galantes, exhibited at the Burgtheater in Vienna.

In 1735, Jean-Philippe Rameau unveiled in Paris a work that profoundly redefined the concept of opera. Les Indes galantes is not a tale of a single hero or a linear plot, but rather a dazzling Baroque kaleidoscope in which four contrasting tableaux unfold — visions of Turkey, Persia, Peru, and North America as imagined through the lens of 18th-century exoticism. What unites these scenes is a single, timeless idea: love as a force that transcends cultural boundaries and reconciles human difference. Set to a libretto by Louis Fuzelier, the opera premiered on August 23, 1735, at the Palais-Royal Theatre in Paris. Now, this masterpiece returns in an authentic interpretation on period instruments, featuring an exceptional ensemble of soloists.

Painting by Bernardo Bellotto (1720–1780): Le Turc généreux, a ballet from Rameau’s Les Indes galantes, exhibited at the Burgtheater in Vienna.

In 1735, Jean-Philippe Rameau unveiled in Paris a work that profoundly redefined the concept of opera. Les Indes galantes is not a tale of a single hero or a linear plot, but rather a dazzling Baroque kaleidoscope in which four contrasting tableaux unfold — visions of Turkey, Persia, Peru, and North America as imagined through the lens of 18th-century exoticism. What unites these scenes is a single, timeless idea: love as a force that transcends cultural boundaries and reconciles human difference. Set to a libretto by Louis Fuzelier, the opera premiered on August 23, 1735, at the Palais-Royal Theatre in Paris. Now, this masterpiece returns in an authentic interpretation on period instruments, featuring an exceptional ensemble of soloists.

Painting by Bernardo Bellotto (1720–1780): Le Turc généreux, a ballet from Rameau’s Les Indes galantes, exhibited at the Burgtheater in Vienna.

Guitarist Libor Šmoldas has invited two outstanding musicians to join him: the brilliant organist Jakub Zomer, whose popularity among Czech jazz audiences is steadily rising, and drummer Daniel Šoltis, known for his work with bands such as Vertigo and -123 Minut. The trio will surprise you with a burst of positive energy as they perform their own compositions, drawing not only from the jazz tradition but also from ’60s blues, funk, and soul. The group’s distinctive sound is shaped not only by Libor’s guitar and Daniel’s masterful drumming, but above all by the authentic Hammond B3 organ – a legendary instrument that remains a rare gem in this part of the world.