National Theatre Opera and the State Opera present an exceptional musical programme of song recitals. This unique song cycle brings together important musical gems of Czech and international composers performed by opera soloists on the stage of the Estates Theatre. Singing: Natálie Šmausová, Marie Svobodová National Theatre Chorus Chorus master: Lukáš Kozubík National Theatre Orchestra Harp: Ivana Pokorná Organ positiv: Zdeněk Klauda Programme Dramaturgical introduction Adam Michna z Otradovic: Czech Marian Music a The Music of the Holy Year (selection) Jaroslav Pelikán: „Advent Cantata“ (National Theatre Chorus) – intermission – Jakub Jan Ryba: Pastorellas — Jak milé, rozkošné (M. Svobodová) — Rozmilý slavíčku (N. Šmausová) — Libou písničku (M. Svobodová) — Spi, spi, neviňátko (N. Šmausová, M. Svobodová) Benjamin Britten: A Ceremony of Carols (National Theatre Chorus) More