Tribute to Hana Hegerova in Uherske Hradiste

A tribute to the legendary Hana Hegerova performed by Zuzana Nemcova Smejkalova. Twenty-five chansons will be heard over two hours of remembrance, including Barova lavice, Boze muj, Milord, Potmesily host, and Ceresne. These are songs that deserve space to breathe.

The programme has already been performed to thousands of audiences: in packed halls in Ostrava, Podebrady, Kutna Hora and Nachod, in the Vypustek cave, Prague's Church of St. Simon and Jude (FOK), and in the amphitheatre in Olomouc. It has also been staged in municipal theatres, chamber halls, and churches.

Zuzana Nemcova Smejkalova is a singer with a velvety, deep voice and theatrical memory in every syllable. She does not imitate Hana, but gives her work new life.

On piano: Jana Otahalova. On percussion: Jakub Nemec, a "many-handed" drummer with a feel for when to play more and when to hold back.

"Hana Hegerova cannot be imitated. One can only extend the life of her work and regard it with respect. Long live Hegerova."