ABONMÁ II - 15th Season Bach on Mozart! - First Half

ABONMÁ - First Half of the 15th SEASON BACH ON MOZART! MICHNA AND MONTEVERDI
Thursday, September 24, 2026 | 19:00 | Brno, Church of St. John
PROGRAM: A. V. Michna of Otradovic, C. Monteverdi, G. Valentini, G. Frescobaldi, A. Bertali
CONDUCTOR: Roman Válek
PERFORMERS: SILENTIUM! ensemble, Czech Ensemble Baroque
The concert presents Adam Michna of Otradovic from a lesser-known perspective - as the composer of larger-scale works from the cycle Sacra et Litaniae. These compositions show direct structural parallels with Claudio Monteverdi's monumental collection Selva morale e spirituale, giving Michna's work an entirely new, European significance.

CORONATION CONCERT
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 | 19:00 | Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul
PROGRAM: G. F. Händel, J. D. Zelenka, J. J. Fux - selections from coronation and festive works
CONDUCTOR: Andreas Scholl
PERFORMERS: SILENTIUM! ensemble
A remarkable season event reflecting 400 years since the Habsburgs ascended the Czech throne. Monumental works of European Baroque will be heard in authentic interpretation under the direction of a world-renowned vocal and conducting legend.

GESUALDO MADRIGALS
Thursday, November 19, 2026 | 19:00 | Besední dům
PROGRAM: Carlo Gesualdo da Venosa: Madrigali a cinque voci (selection)
PERFORMERS: The Quintet
An intimate exploration of the world of chromaticism and the fascinating expressivity of Italian late Renaissance. The music of the Prince of Venosa is renowned for its shocking originality and profound emotional depth.

ENSALADAS
Monday, December 14, 2026 | 19:00 | Besední dům
PROGRAM: Mateo Flecha the Elder: La Guerra, El Fuego, La Justa, La Bomba
PERFORMERS: SILENTIUM! ensemble
An entertaining Advent programme of Spanish Renaissance "salads". These vocal compositions combine folk immediacy, metaphorical richness, and compositional mastery of Spain's Golden Age.