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The Emperor’s Nightingale – A Visit to the Court of the Emperor of China ⬩ A fairytale concert
Once upon a time there was a Chinese emperor who loved toys, technical novelties, machines of all kinds, and mechanical puppets. Then one day he received an unusual gift: a mechanical nightingale wound up with a key. But can it replace the lovely song of a live nightingale? And what happens if the toy breaks?
Performers
Dominika Prokopová narrator
Eva Kočerová author
Trojan Trio members:
Viktor Mazáček violin
Jaroslav Novák guitar
Ladislav Horák accordeon
The programme is based on a musical part but also on a spoken word that will be given in Czech language only. The programme will not be supplied with English subtitles.
Once upon a time there was a Chinese emperor who loved toys, technical novelties, machines of all kinds, and mechanical puppets. Then one day he received an unusual gift: a mechanical nightingale wound up with a key. But can it replace the lovely song of a live nightingale? And what happens if the toy breaks?
Let’s listen to Andersen’s fairy tale The Emperor’s Nightingale and experience it together in an enchanting musical setting by the composer Václav Trojan. The members of the Trojan Trio will provide the non-traditional accompaniment.
Rudolfinum — Suk Hall
10/15/2023 Sunday 2:00 PM
10/15/2023 Sunday 4:00 PM
How to buy tickets
Buy onlineFor online shopping you will be redirected to the website of the Czech Philharmonic.
Personally at the Rudolfinum cash desk
Vacancies and other information about the concert will be provided by the Czech Philharmonic's Customer Service.
The sale of individual tickets for subscription concerts (orchestral, chamber, educational) will begin on Wednesday 7 June 2023 at 10.00 a.m. Tickets for the public dress rehearsals will go on sale on 13 September 2023 at 10.00 a.m.
Customer Service of Czech Philharmonic
Tel.: +420 227 059 227
E-mail: info@czechphilharmonic.cz
Customer service is available on weekdays from 9.00 am to 6.00 pm.
