Together with the actress Martha Issová, we are going to discover a land of wonders – and not only musical ones. Our new programme, based on a script by Alice Nellis, introduces music as a part of life. We’ll discover how music can help us in our lives, where its power comes from, and above all… magic. It wouldn’t work without the musicians – the Czech Philharmonic Cimbalom Ensemble is looking forward to seeing you.

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Martha in the Realm of Musical Wonders II

Rudolfinum

The powerful story of The Dogheads, one of Alois Jirásek’s most celebrated works, seems destined for the operatic stage. In 1897, the experienced composer and conductor Karel Kovařovic took on the challenge and created an opera that triumphed in the competition for a new Czech opera, surpassing Fibich and Foerster. Soon after, The Dogheads spread to opera houses across the Czech lands and won the hearts of a wide audience.

Jan Kukal

Events

Upcoming events

24 - 25 Sep, 2026

The Dogheads · J.K. Tyl Theatre

Past events

Jan 25, 2025

Martha in the Realm of Musical Wonders II · Czech Philharmonic

Future and recently performed repertoire

Jiskra Řehůřek, dudák in The Dogheads by Kovařovic

J.K. Tyl Theatre

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