The Land of Bears is another production in the series in which I explore my relationship to the political situation in Slovakia—and at the same time, myself within its context. I decided that the next step would be to examine my relationship to the present through the dreams I have. I discovered that even in dreams […]

A sci-fi opera fairy tale inspired by Jules Verne. Czech music publicist and composer Lukáš Hurník drew inspiration for the libretto and music of his new opera Malfunction on the Nautilus from Jules Verne’s captivating and visionary 1870 novel Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea. Hurník leads young audiences and their families through the playful corners of the […]

Duo Pavlová_Hon & Martin KrupaAugust 10, 2025, 5:00 PM, Stará Paka, Church of St. Lawrence Light and Shadow The collaboration of violin and vibraphone represents a meeting of two different worlds. With its radiant and crystalline tone, the violin embodies a bright point that vibrates and flutters the inner strings of the listener. In contrast, […]

After last year’s great success of Lukáš Hurník’s opera, we return once again with a brand-new, unique title—this time inspired by Aesop’s fables, under the name Ezopotamia, by the renowned composer Lukáš Sommer. A beloved theme of Aesop’s fables is presented here as a mischievous, “eternal” battle between humans and the animal world. This two-act opera […]

The concert “Synthesis of Contrasts” introduced an extraordinary collaboration between violinist Ludmila Pavlová and double bassist Indi Stivín, who created a unique musical experience together. The concert unfolded in an atmosphere where classical music intertwined with modern elements, thanks to a carefully selected repertoire and the innovative lighting design by Martin Krupa. The concert’s first […]

Two conceptions of the world separated by a single threshold: one embodies reason and light, the other is elemental, dark, and irrational.  One night a charismatic Shepherd enters the Christian court of King Roger, shattering the established order of Christian values and ways of seeing.  Does his teaching bring joy and goodness—or only ruin and chaos? The […]

The concert Poetry of the Harp offered a unique collaboration between violinist Ludmila Pavlová and harpist Ivana Švestková, who together created a harmonious musical experience. The event took place on August 18, 2024, in the courtyard of Pecka Castle as part of the Podkrkonoší Music Summer Festival. The program featured works by Gaetano Donizetti (Sonata […]

The Mucha Trio, comprising violinist Ludmila Pavlová, clarinetist Anna Paulová, and pianist Johanna Haniková, celebrated their 10th anniversary with a recital in the Bohuslav Martinů Hall on June 3, 2024. The program featured works by Aram Khachaturian, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Darius Milhaud, Igor Stravinsky, and Marek Kux, along with a world premiere by Sára Medková. […]

An original chamber opera for multiple generations, loosely inspired by Jules Verne’s novel 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, was premiered on July 13, 2024, as part of the Znojmo Music Festival. The work by composer and librettist Lukáš Hurník presents an original story of Captain Nemo and the crew of the submarine Nautilus, embarking on […]

The short student film Liminal (2023) by Tamara Avakyan discusses the inner child – delving into the liminal landscapes of the soul and mind. But what does this term mean, which has become most famous recently, especially on platforms like Instagram and Pinterest? It most commonly refers to empty, dreamy, and in some way intimately […]

In 1642, during Venice’s carnival season, Claudio Monteverdi composed a new opera. Despite holding the post of maestro di cappella and being responsible for sacred music, he chose a historical story steeped in intrigue, debauchery and manipulation. Sabina Poppea has already won Emperor Nero’s love, but to ascend the throne as Empress of Rome she must eliminate […]