10.–29. 7. 2026
OPERA 2026 – NOW AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER
Look forward to a true celebration of musical diversity! Rameau masterfully combines the elegance of the French musical tradition with rhythms and dances that, in his time, felt exotic, daring, and provocative. Today, it is precisely this boldness that continues to fascinate us — he created music full of vitality, surprising contrasts, and dramatic power.
This is not only about beautiful arias, but also about impressive dances, choral scenes, and orchestral passages that together form a magnificent musical spectacle. And as a special highlight, this extraordinary opera will come to life in a new venue — the Centrum Jízdárna in Znojmo.
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J.P. Rameau: Les Indes galantes – premiere
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.
J.P. Rameau: Les Indes galantes – repeat performance
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.
J.P. Rameau: Les Indes galantes – last performance
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.
ZNOJMO, THE TOWN ABOVE THE RIVER I. – MORAVIA BRASS BAND
Amid the breathtaking scenery of the Mašovice Quarry, the Moravia Brass Band will perform directly on the surface of the water. This special concert celebrates the anniversary of the town of Znojmo, whose history has always been closely intertwined with water — ever since the Dyje River began flowing through it centuries ago.
For this occasion, the tranquil waters will come alive with the sound of the most acclaimed brass ensemble in the Czech Republic, creating a one-of-a-kind musical experience that connects nature, history, and celebration.
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