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Bedřich Smetana
The bartered bride
14 Apr, 26 - 30 Apr, 26
New production of the Teatro Real
The Bartered Bride, the quintessential Czech opera, premieres at the Teatro Real in a hilarious production by Laurent Pelly. A unique opportunity to see one of the best examples of the country's national folklore.
Comic opera in three acts
Music: Bedřich Smetana
Libretto: Karel Sabina
Producers:Teatro Real, in co-production with Opéra national de Lyon, Oper Köln and Théâtre Royal de La Monnaie (Brussels)
Artistic team
Conductor: Gustavo Gimeno
Director and costume design: Laurent Pelly
Set design: Caroline Ginet
Chorus director: José Luis Basso
Cast
Krušina
Manel Esteve
Ludmila
María Rey-Joly
Marenka
Svetlana Aksenova _ 14, 17, 20, 24, 28, 30 abr
Natalia Tanasii _ 16, 19, 23, 29 abr
Micha
Toni Marsol
Háta
Monica Bacelli
Vašek
Mikeldi Atxalandabaso _ 14, 17, 20, 24, 28, 30 abr
Moisés Marín _ 16, 19, 23, 29 abr
Jeník
Pavel Cernoch _ 14, 17, 20, 24, 28, 30 abr
Sean Panikkar _ 16, 19, 23, 29 abr
Kecal
Günther Groissböck _ 14, 17, 20, 24, 28, 30 abr
Martin Winkler _ 16, 19, 23, 29 abr
Circus master
Jaroslav Brezina
Esmeralda
Rocío Pérez
Indian
Ihor Voievodin
Orchestra and Chorus of the Teatro Real
Synopsis and more information
The opera tells, in a humorous tone, of the adventures of the naive and cheerful peasant Marenka, who suffers after being promised in marriage to Vasek, whom she does not know. He is the half-witted, stuttering son of Micha, a rich man. Marenka loves Jenik, a poor, honest young villager. Jenik is actually also the son of Micha's first marriage, but he ran away from home due to disagreements with his stepmother. When the matchmaker suggests that Jenik give Marenka up, he pretends to accept the situation in exchange for a payment of 300 florins, on condition that Marenka can only marry a son of Micha’s. Marenka feels betrayed by her beloved Jenik and her friends think she has been sold, but in the end truth and love will shine through.
Cast
Releases
Protective Friend
15 December
2025Supporter and Benefactor Friend
16 December
2025Patron friends
17 December
2025Subscribers friend
18 December
2025Tickets on sale
19 December
2025Performances
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14 April 2026
19:30
Main Auditorium
16 April 2026
19:30
Main Auditorium
17 April 2026
19:30
Main Auditorium
19 April 2026
18:00
Main Auditorium
20 April 2026
19:30
Main Auditorium
23 April 2026
19:30
Main Auditorium
24 April 2026
19:30
Main Auditorium
28 April 2026
19:30
Main Auditorium
29 April 2026
19:30
Main Auditorium
30 April 2026
19:30
Main Auditorium
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