Opera Gala Tribute to Jarmila Novotná 2017
The leitmotiv of the 6th anniversary of Jarmila Novotná Festival will be the 110th birth anniversary of this legendary diva. To commemorate this important anniversary, we will organize a gala concert Tribute to Jarmila Novotná 2017 to remember her most famous roles and her still alive music legacy.
Czech and international stars will sing the selection of arias which were the most decisive for the career of Jarmila Novotná.
The Czech opera stage will be represented by the appreciated bass-baritone Adam Plachetka, the soloist of the Czech National Theater Kateřina Kněžíková, and permanent guest of the National Theater and Prague State Opera Aleš Briscein.
Adriana Kohútková, a soprano, and a permanent guest on the Czech stages will represent the Slovak, and Nina Tarandek, a mezzo-soprano from Croatia with the permanent engagement in the Frankfurt Opera will represent the international opera stage. The stars will be accompanied by Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Ondrej Lenárd.
The gala concert will take place on September 25, 2017, in Dvořák Hall of Rudolfinum, only two days after the actual birth date of Jarmila Novotná. A great Czech moderator Marek Eben will host the event with his unmistakable annotations and the team of Caban brothers will be responsible for the direction, overall organization, and the preparation of a unique stage design.
The opera gala is organized by the Association of Chateau Liteň and Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra. The live broadcasting of the show will be provided by the Czech Radio.
