Székely’s tragicomedy Mine Flower reveals the true reality of life in a village, where people are as tough and strict as the mine itself, yet hide great human wealth within. The author has a deep understanding of the soul of those living on the rural periphery, a world where not only the rumble of mining machines has stopped, but time itself have frozen.

The opera was first performed at the world-renowned Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg in 1979 and has remained part of its repertoire almost continuously ever since. In this work, the composer introduces young audiences to the rich and complex world of opera, from a vibrant live orchestra and demanding yet melodic solo parts to the atmosphere of the theatre as a magical space of dreams.

A fairy tale about great friendship, a long nose, and enormous happiness is part of Jan Werich’s collection of humorous fairy tales, Fimfárum. This story about the power of friendship and the courage to stand up for good and justice will resonate with also young and older audiences — a perfect experience for the whole family.

World-famous tenor Štefan Margita is once again surprising not only his fans, coming up with a new concert program that follows on from the successful CD Rež, rež, rež released by Supraphon (2023).

The Son of Poor Parents is one of the best-known stories from the collection of Pavol Dobšinský, a key figure in documenting and preserving Slovak folk literature.

The operetta TheCircus Princess by Hungarian composer Emmerich Kálmán, premiered in 1926, represents the pinnacle of his work in the genre of Viennese operetta. It reflects the post-war atmosphere of the 1920s and the influence of new musical styles.