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An Exquisite Gala Evening with Zdeněk Polák in the Resplendent Fresco Hall
Step into an unforgettable night of musical splendor as the illustrious Zdeněk Polák, soloist of the D’epog Theatre, takes the stage for a breathtaking performance of arias from the contemporary opera Ich Bin Solo. Accompanied by the brilliant pianist Tereza Plešáková, he will be joined by an exceptional constellation of voices: the ethereal Jana Vondrů (lyric soprano), the captivating Laura Uhorskaiová (alto), the commanding Aleš Janiga (baritone), and the luminous Jan Faltýnek (tenor).
Set within the historic grandeur of the Fresco Hall at Zelný trh, in the very heart of Brno, this evening promises an immersive experience where time, space, and sound converge. The hall, radiating its unique genius loci, will shimmer under Veronika Švecová’s exquisitely crafted video décor, creating a feast for the eyes to match the music that graces the ears.
The concert will feature compositions by the visionary Slovak composer and sound artist Alexandra Cihanská Machová, whose daring and evocative music brings the evening to life with both intensity and elegance.
Guests will be treated to the refined hospitality of Učňovské středisko Nová Svratka, ensuring the senses are indulged beyond the music itself. The evening’s flow will be masterfully guided by the sophisticated presence of moderator Janet Prokešová, weaving narrative, music, and spectacle into a gala of rare distinction.
Join us for an evening where artistry, grandeur, and celebration intertwine—a night worthy of the very heights of contemporary music and performance.
Team
CAST: Zdeněk Polák and guests
PIANO: Tereza Plešáková
Jana Vondrů
A member of the Opera Studio at the Slovak National Theatre and co-founder of the trio ConTRIOlogy. A graduate of JAMU and VŠMU, she is a contemporary music singer who performs both in concert and on stage. Her collaborations include Ensemble Opera Diversa, the group Dust in the Groove, and she is a regular guest at the South Bohemian Theatre in České Budějovice.
Aleš Janiga
Made his operatic debut as Captain Belcore in Donizetti’s L’elisir d’amore at the State Opera in Banská Bystrica. While still a student at the Brno Conservatory and VŠMU, he worked with Ensemble Opera Diversa. He has performed with the Slovak Chamber Orchestra B. Warchal, the Bratislava Metropolitan Orchestra, the SND Orchestra, the Czech Philharmonic Choir, the Czech Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra, and the Internationale Chorakademie Lübeck. Since 2019, he has taught classical singing at the Brno Conservatory and the Private Conservatory in Nitra.
Jan Faltýnek
Studied singing privately with Hana Málková and Jiří M. Procházka. He specializes in early music interpretation and has honed his vocal skills under renowned teachers including Joel Frederiksen, Jean-Francois Lombard, Anne-Sophie Honoré, Valerie Gabail, Laila C. Neumann, Marco Beasley, Evelyn Tubb, and Andreas Scholl. As a soloist and ensemble singer, he collaborates with The Czech Ensemble Baroque, Ars Brunensis, Octopus Vocalis, Ensemble Frizzante, and Illegal Consort. He is a regular guest at the JAMU Chamber Opera, where he has performed roles in numerous productions, including Don Giovanni, The Bartered Bride, and The Tempest.
Laura Uhorskaiová
A Slovak alto and student at the Janáček Academy of Music and Performing Arts, studying under Mgr. MgA. Ivana Mikesková, Ph.D. Since 2012, she has regularly collaborated with various professional choirs both in Slovakia and abroad.
Tereza Plešáková
A graduate of the Conservatory in Teplice and the Music Faculty of JAMU, where she also completed a residency at the Music Academy in Katowice. She currently performs in a piano duo with Alžběta Sikorová and teaches piano at the Elementary Art School in Střelice.
Support
The activities of D’epog z.s. are financially supported by the Czech Ministry of Culture and the Brno Municipality.
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