Theatres and Venues
Prague State Opera House
The Prague State Opera resides in the building which on January 5, 1888 was opened as a Prague
German stage with the performance of Wagner’s opera, The Mastersingers of Nürnberg
It has undergone many changes since but has always maintained its
commitment to offering high-quality performances. Among the exceptional artistic figures who performed
there were directors Gustav Mahler, Richard Strauss, Felix Mottl, Arthur Nikisch and Felix Weingartner,
and soloists Anna Bahr-Mildenburg, Berta Lauterer-Foerster, Maria Jeritza, Nellie Melba, Karl Burian,
Enrico Caruso, Benjamino Gigli, Jan Kiepura, Richard Kubla, and Tino Pattiera.
A selection of performances you can look forward to seeing here include "Nabucco", "Carmen", "La Traviata",
"Sleeping Beauty", "Tosca", and "Carmina Burana".
National Theatre
Opened in 1883, this theatre is the glorious result of a battle for a truly
independent theatre by those involved in the Czech national revival. Funds were
raised throughout the country and many difficulties had to be overcome before
this neo-Renaissance style theatre was opened. Today the National Theatre
continues with a rich programme of opera and ballet. Forthcoming productions
include "The Bartered Bride", "Rusalka", "Jenufa", "The Nutcracker", "Tristan
& Isolde" and "La Bohème".
The Estates Theatre
The Theatre of the Estates is one of the most beautiful historic theatres in Europe.
This theatre is forever linked with the name of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. For it was
the scene of the world premieres of two of his operas: the famous "Don Giovanni"
(1787 - which Mozart himself conducted) and the opera "La Clemenza di Tito"
(1791 - on the occasion of the coronation of Leopold II), as well as other works by him.
Rudolfinum
The neo-Renaisance building of Prague Rudolfinum has been duly appreciated
in the history of European architecture as this building got ahead of others
of their kind by almost a century by its design of a multi-purpose cultural
center. Since the end of the World War II the Czech Philharmonic has been
residing in the Rudolfinum and it serves the music lovers and public for
concerts and art exhibitions.
Municipal House
The Municipal House one of the most remarkable constructions of Prague Art
Nouveau was built as a center for Czech official and social undertakings.
This building is highly admired as a unique harmony of architectural and
painting styles of the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. Neo-¬Baroque,
neo-Renaissance, and both Western and Oriental influences melts together
with Czech Art Nouveau.
Laterna Magica
This eclectic company resides in a modern building of an ideal location in the centre of Prague,
with interesting interiors. Laterna Magica presents a varied number of performances with a unique
blend of classical and black-light theatre, film, dance and pantomime.