Further events of the Off programme of the Janáček Brno 2024 Festival will be added continuously.

EXHIBITIONS

1 – 24 November 2024 Foyer of Janáček Theatre

Leoš Janáček: The Excursions of Mr. Brouček

An exhibition of pictorial documents relating to the creation and first stage performances of Janáček’s fifth opera.

1 – 24 November 2024 Foyer of Mahen Theatre

Pavel Haas: The Charlatan

The exhibition is dedicated to Leoš Janáček’s favourite pupil Pavel Haas and his only opera The Charlatan, which had its world premiere at the Zemské Theatre in Brno in 1938.

1 November – 1 December 2024 Leoš Janáček Memorial

Appearances

An exhibition of artistic artefacts tracing the appearance of Leoš Janáček in the works of authors from the 1920s to contemporary artists.

LECTURE INTRODUCTIONS BEFORE OPERA PRODUCTIONS

Start 45 minutes before the beginning of the performance in the Janáček Theatre foyer:

Leoš Janáček – The Excursions of Mr. Brouček

3. 11., 2:15 p.m., Janáček Theatre – lecturer: Patricie Částková

3. 12., 6:45 p.m., Janáček Theatre – lecturer: Patricie Částková

4. 12., 6:45 p.m., Janáček Theatre – lecturer: Patricie Částková

Pavel Haas – The Charlatan

8. 11., 6:15 p.m., Janáček Theatre – lecturer: Miloš Štědroň

Leoš Janáček – The Cunning Little Vixen

10. 11., 6:15 p.m., Janáček Theatre – lecturer: Patricie Částková

24.11., 6:15 p.m., Janáček Theatre – lecturer: Patricie Částková

Leoš Janáček – The Makropulos Affair

16. 11., 6:15 p.m., Janáček Theatre – lecturer: Miloš Štědroň

18. 11., 6:15 p.m., Janáček Theatre – lecturer: Miloš Štědroň

Antonín Dvořák – Rusalka

23. 11., 6:15 p.m., Janáček Theatre – lecturer: Patricie Částková

To Hukvaldy in the footsteps of Janáček!

MINIBUS SIGHTSEEING TOUR

A one-day coach trip to Hukvaldy, the birthplace of Leoš Janáček, lying near to Ostrava, some 150 km from Brno. The first stop in Hukvaldy will be a tour of the Leoš Janáček Monument, the home which Janáček bought from his sister-in-law in 1921 and today contains a charming exhibition dedicated to the composer and his native land. This will be followed by a visit to the former Hukvaldy school, where Janáček, the son of a teacher, was born. After lunch (not included), there is a visit to the Hukvaldy nature preserve and a statue of Liška Bystrouška. Before departure there will be time for a walk across the square to purchase the famed Moravian cake “lopaťák” from the Hukvaldy bakery. On the way back to Brno there will be another stop in nearby Příbor with a tour of the home of the celebrated father of psychology, Sigmund Freud.

The guide is the musicologist Jan Špaček. Departure from Brno (Janáček Theatre/Rooseveltova street) at 8:00 a.m., the return time to Brno will be approximately 7pm.

Route:

Brno (Janáček Theatre) – Hukvaldy (Leoš Janáček Monument, Janáček family school, Hukvaldy nature preserve) – Příbor (home of Sigmund Freud) – Brno (Janáček Theatre)

The price includes the coach journey and admission fees.

DATE, TIME AND PLACE OF DEPARTURE
19 November 2024 at 8 a.m., Janáček Theatre

PRICE
650 CZK

DISCOUNTS
550 CZK kids from 7yo, students, seniors, ZTP and ZTP/P

ORGANISER

TIC BRNO p.o. IČO: 00101460

Tickets

Brno Minibus Sightseeing Tour

GUIDED TOUR: In the footsteps of Leoš Janáček

The route maps places and buildings associated with the personality of Leoš Janáček (1854–1928), the world’s most performed Czech opera composer. It includes locations where Janáček lived, composed, conducted, taught, heard the premieres of his compositions, strolled around and met up with his friends, etc. You can also visit his home on Smetanova ulice, where Janáček spent the last quarter of his life and composed all of his greatest works. You will be guided by the musicologist Jiří Zahrádka, the curator of the Leoš Janáček Archive. An audio-guide will be available for international visitors with commentary in either English or German.

Route:

náměstí Svobody – Mendel Square* – Komenský Square* (Besední dům, Žerotín Square – former theatre at Veveří) – Jaselská (Vesna) – Smetanova (Leoš Janáček Memorial)** – Kounicova (Stadion) – Lužánky Park – Mahen Theatre – Poříčí (former Teachers’ Institute) – Central Cemetery* – nám. Svobody

* stop with exit

** stop with entrance to the interior