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Artists
A professional theatre that performs for adult audiences, but also has a strong focus on original work for children and young people. The main authors are Jana Galinová, author of theatre texts, and Jan Turek, lyricist and composer. The artistic director of the Quite a Big Theatre is director Yuri Galin. The director, drama lecturer and choreographer is Lenka Lavičková. Today the theatre brings together almost 30 artists who participate in individual productions. So far, it has produced almost 9,000 performances, which have been seen by more than 2,000,000 spectators at home and abroad.
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About the programme
Today they have fun, tomorrow they come to a concert. Family Day welcomes visitors of all ages to enjoy, play, listen, and maybe even learn something new. In the beautiful setting of the Academy of Performing Arts at the Liechtenstein Palace, the Dvořák Prague Festival invites everyone looking for a delightful day in good company. As always, the programme includes theatre performance and interactive workshops for children, creating a playful and engaging experience.
Come and see for yourself—classical music is for everyone, and you just might fall in love with it too!
We thank our partners for supporting the programme
Theatrical performance
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A magical fairy tale about the battle between good and evil, filled with love, anger, friendship, courage, and enchantment!
In the Kingdom of Sweets and Chocolate, a spoiled young prince rules with the help of an old Magician and the Candy Fairy. But danger lurks in the shadows—an evil sorcerer, the Mouse King, is determined to take the throne and destroy the prince. The Magician tries to help but accidentally turns the prince into a wooden Nutcracker toy!
Through another spell, the Nutcracker finds himself in the hands of a kind-hearted girl named Adélka. With her bravery and love, she breaks the curse and helps him chase away the Mouse King. But the battle is far from over! The wicked sorcerer rushes back to the Candy Palace to seize power, and so, Adélka and the Nutcracker set off on a thrilling adventure through the magical Kingdom of Sweets to stop him.
This enchanting fairy tale features the beautiful music of P. I. Tchaikovsky, with lyrics by Jan Turek. Young audiences will be treated to exciting battles, hilarious moments, and breathtaking performances of classical ballet on pointe!
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Workshops
06
How does opera sound in film? How is music animated? And how is film sound actually created? This year, we’ll explore classical music through the lens of cinema!
Children can look forward to interactive workshops, where they’ll try their hand at basic animation, discover how sound effects and film music are made, and experience the magic of animated opera. Led by experienced film education professionals, these workshops will playfully reveal the fascinating connection between music and film.
Come and experience Dvořák’s music in a whole new way—through the magic of film and your own creativity!