2024 Festival Concerts

Opening Night: Orchestra Performance with Ricardo Morales

Saturday, June 22, 2024 | 7:00pm
Divadlo Oskara Nedbala, Velký Sál – Tábor

Prague Summer Nights Festival Orchestra

  • John Nardolillo, conductor
  • Ricardo Morales, clarinet

MOZART Overture to Die Zauberflöte

MOZART Clarinet Concerto in A major, K. 622

NEDBAL Valse triste from Pohádka o Honzovi

DVORŽÁK Symphony No. 8 in G major, Op. 88

Chamber Music Concert

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 | 7:00pm
Střelnice – Spolkový Dům – Tábor

Members of the Prague Summer Nights Festival Orchestra

DVORŽÁK String Quartet No. 12 in F major, Op. 96 “American”

SUK Serenade for Strings, Op.6

BARBER Summer Music, Op. 31

EWALD Brass Quintet No.1, Op.5

LIGETI Six Bagatelles for Wind Quintet

BACEWICZ Quartet for Four Violin

DVORŽÁK String Quintet No. 2 in G major, Op. 77

Orchestra Performance with Ali Muralidharan

Thursday, June 27, 2024 | 7:30pm
Katedrála Nanebevzetí Panny Marie – Kutná Hora

Prague Summer Nights Festival Orchestra

  • James Burton, conductor
  • Adi Muralidharan, cello

SMETANA Bartered Bride, Prelude

ELGAR Concerto for cello and orchestra in E minor

BRAHMS Symphony No. 1 in C minor

Opera Scenes

Friday, June 28, 2024 | 7:00pm
Divadlo Oskara Nedbala, Malý Sál – Tábor

Members of the Prague Summer Nights Festival Opera Cast

Pianists: Timothy Cheek, Hsiao-Hsi Hsieh, Justina Lee, Michael Shannon, Kyung Eun Na, Reed Woodhouse  
Directors: Garnett Bruce, Alon Moradi, Erin Ridge, Mary Duncan, 
Conductors: Andrew Samlal, Moqi Wang, Anthony DiMauro

Fully staged scenes from great operas and composers.

NEDBAL “Diplomat” from Polská Krev

MONTEVERDI “Pur ti miro, pur ti godo” from Líncoronazione di Poppea

MOZART “Bei männern” from Die Zauberflöte

MOZART “Porgi,amor… Quanto duolmi, Susannah… Voi che sapete” from Le Nozze di Figaro

JANÁČEK “Všecko domů domů” from Kát’a Kabanová

SMETANA “Vy jste zajisté ženich… Známt’ já jednu dívčinu” from Prodaná Nevĕsta

JANÁČEK “Zlatohřbítek” from Příhody lišky Bystroušky

BODOROVÁ “Donec felix eris” from Quo Vadis

DVOŘÁK “Hou, hou, hou… Mesícku na nebi hlubokém”from Rusalka

NEDBAL “Kartová Scéna” from Polská Krev

Concert for Ukraine with Anna Dmytrenko, pianist, Laura Jackson, conductor and the World Premiere of Iryna Aleksiychuk Commission

Friday, July 5, 2024 | 7:30pm
Smetana Hall, Obecní Dům – Prague

Prague Summer Nights Festival Orchestra

  • Laura Jackson, conductor
  • John Nardolillo, conductor
  • Anna Dmytrenko, piano

With members of the Czech Philharmonic and Czech Radio Symphony.

ALEKSIYCHUK “Go where the wind takes you” World Premiere

SAINT-SAËNS Piano Concerto No. 2 in G minor, Op. 22

DVOŘÁK Symphony No. 9 in E minor, Op. 95 “From the New World”

Opera: Le Nozze di Figaro

Thursday, July 11, 2024 | 7:00pm
Estates Theatre – Prague

Prague Summer Nights Full Festival Company (Opera and Orchestra)

Libretto: Lorenzo da Ponte
Conductor: Craig Kier
Stage Director: Garnett Bruce
Production: Národní Divadlo
Producer: Classical Movements
Set design: Josef Svoboda
Costume design: Theodor Pištěk
Musical Preparation: Jeremy Aye, Hsiao-Hsi Hsieh, Justina Lee, Catherine Clarke Nardolillo, Michael Shannon

MOZART Le Nozze di Figaro.

Opera: Don Giovanni

Friday, July 12, 2024 | 7:00 PM
Estates Theatre – Prague

Prague Summer Nights Full Festival Company (Opera and Orchestra)

 Libretto: Lorenzo da Ponte
Conductor: John Nardolillo
Stage Director: Mary Duncan
Production: Národní Divadlo
Producer: Classical Movements
Set design: Josef Svoboda
Costume design: Theodor Pištěk
Musical Preparation: Jeremy Aye, Tim Cheek, Hsiao-Hsi Hsieh, Kyung-Eun Na, Catherine Clarke Nardolillo, Reed Woodhouse

MOZART Don Giovanni

Opera: Le Nozze di Figaro

Saturday, July 14, 2024 | 7:00pm
Estates Theatre – Prague

Prague Summer Nights Full Festival Company (Opera and Orchestra)

Libretto: Lorenzo da Ponte
Conductor: Craig Kier
Stage Director: Garnett Bruce
Production: Národní Divadlo
Producer: Classical Movements
Set design: Josef Svoboda
Costume design: Theodor Pištěk
Musical Preparation: Jeremy Aye, Hsiao-Hsi Hsieh, Justina Lee, Catherine Clarke Nardolillo, Michael Shannon 

MOZART Le Nozze di Figaro.

Opera: Don Giovanni

Sunday, July 12, 2024 | 7:00 PM
Estates Theatre – Prague

Prague Summer Nights Full Festival Company (Opera and Orchestra)

Libretto: Lorenzo da Ponte
Conductor: John Nardolillo
Stage Director: Mary Duncan
Production: Národní Divadlo
Producer: Classical Movements
Set design: Josef Svoboda
Costume design: Theodor Pištěk
Musical Preparation: Jeremy Aye, Tim Cheek, Hsiao-Hsi Hsieh, Kyung-Eun Na, Catherine Clarke Nardolillo, Reed Woodhouse

MOZART Don Giovanni

What Our Students Say

  • “I cannot say this enough, this has been one of the most rewarding and fun opera experiences I’ve had! Not only because we were lucky enough to perform in the Estates Theater, but more so because of the camaraderie and friendships I have made, that will last a lifetime."

    Jessica Gonzalez-Rodriguez, Mezzo-Soprano

  • “It truly is a joy to be here in Prague and spending so much time with this group of people. Everyone works so hard, and when all the different parts come together, the music we create is absolutely magical. There is much pleasure in growing and bonding with a very talented group of musicians.”

    Andy Kim, Violinist

  • “Today I attended the Brass sectionals of Sibelius Symphony No. 2 and Dvorak Symphony No. 9, led by clinician Ladislav Kozderka who holds the position of principal trumpet of the Czech Philharmonic. I offered to be his personal metronome and he humbly laughed, saying "no, no, you must know this piece so much more than me!" He let me conduct the entirety of both symphonies, stopping every section to give feedback. I kept wanting to pinch my cheek because I knew all the words of wisdom was coming from one of the leaders of the orchestra that loves and owns Dvorak more than anywhere else in the world.”

    Euan Shields, Conducting Apprentice

  • Participating in this incredible program was life changing! I strongly encourage people interested to apply, you won’t regret it. Easily one of the best summers of my life ❤️

    Hayden Clarke, Arts Admin PSN 17

  • “I have had the most wonderful 4 weeks I could hope for!"

    Nico Laruina, Vocalist

  • “I really enjoyed working with Dr. Jelena Nosková in the masterclass. She had wonderful suggestions and I felt my voice blossoming in the short time we worked together. I felt that it was very valuable to get some suggestions from someone I’d never worked with before. I thoroughly appreciate having this opportunity!”

    Beth Compton, Vocalist

  • “It was a pleasure for me being part of the festival, I learned a lot in Prague! Thank you for believing in my talent.”

    Brenda I., voice

  • “Thank you so much for the opportunity! I learned so much in that month, that I’m just hoping to retain a tiny bit of it! My teacher even noticed that my high notes have improved in tone. The program was absolutely amazing, and the people you brought together for it were even more so.”

    Laura M., voice

  • “Thank you again for the incredible opportunity! I had an amazing trip and made so many memories.”

    Heather G., violin

  • “Thank you for giving me the opportunity. It was an amazing experience with countless memories. Thank you again.”

    Preet S., cello

  • "Thank you PRAGUE SUMMER NIGHTS so much for the incredible opportunity to work with you in Prague, and the amazing opportunities I’ve received!"

    Isabelle M., cello

  • “A better experience could not have taken place for me during the first annual Prague Summer Nights Festival. I will forever take with me the memories and knowledge gained during my time with many wonderful musicians.”

    Maya M., violin

  • "Prague Summer Nights was an incredible experience for me. I made friendships that will last a lifetime and learned so much about myself as a performer. Sometimes when you are engrossed in the whirlwind of hard, dedicated work it is difficult to see your own progress. Just months after the program I already feel a difference and ease of approach to my performing, as well as a greater awareness of not only what I can improve, but HOW I can improve. Having sung an opera where Mozart first conducted it is no small honor either! Thank you for the experience of a lifetime."

    Stephanie K., soprano

  • “Such an incredible experience getting a lesson and performing in a masterclass today with Walter Seyfarth, 30-year clarinetist of the Berlin Philharmonic, my favorite orchestra. My time in Prague has been a clarinetist’s dream! Very grateful.”

    Eric S., clarinet

  • “Thanks for a great summer! The Prague experience was unforgettable. Thanks again.”

    Will R., viola

  • “I just wanted to take the opportunity again to thank you for this wonderful program you have created. I am still in awe of what took place over this last month, from Smetana Hall, to the Dvorak Museum, and finally Don Giovanni at the Estates Theatre! I honestly don’t know how you did it!"

    John H., baritone