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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 Pannikar _ 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 
Carmen Mateo
 
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.

Releases

Protective Friend

15 December

2025

Supporter and Benefactor Friend

16 December

2025

Patron friends

17 December

2025

Subscribers friend

18 December

2025

Tickets on sale

19 December

2025

Performances

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14 April 2026

19:30

Main Auditorium

Manel Esteve, María Rey-Joly, Svetlana Aksenova, Toni Marsol, Monica Bacelli, Mikeldi Atxalandabaso, Pavel Černoch, Günther Groissböck, Jaroslav Březina, Rocío Pérez, Ihor Voievodin
Subscription tickets E

16 April 2026

19:30

Main Auditorium

Manel Esteve, María Rey-Joly, Natalia Tanasii , Toni Marsol, Monica Bacelli, Moisés Marín, Sean Pannikar, Martin Winkler, Jaroslav Březina, Rocío Pérez, Ihor Voievodin
Subscription tickets C

17 April 2026

19:30

Main Auditorium

Manel Esteve, María Rey-Joly, Svetlana Aksenova, Toni Marsol, Monica Bacelli, Mikeldi Atxalandabaso, Pavel Černoch, Günther Groissböck, Jaroslav Březina, Rocío Pérez, Ihor Voievodin
Subscription tickets X

19 April 2026

18:00

Main Auditorium

Manel Esteve, María Rey-Joly, Natalia Tanasii , Toni Marsol, Monica Bacelli, Moisés Marín, Sean Pannikar, Martin Winkler, Jaroslav Březina, Rocío Pérez, Ihor Voievodin
Subscription tickets G

20 April 2026

19:30

Main Auditorium

Manel Esteve, María Rey-Joly, Svetlana Aksenova, Toni Marsol, Monica Bacelli, Mikeldi Atxalandabaso, Pavel Černoch, Günther Groissböck, Jaroslav Březina, Rocío Pérez, Ihor Voievodin
Subscription tickets D

23 April 2026

19:30

Main Auditorium

Manel Esteve, María Rey-Joly, Natalia Tanasii , Toni Marsol, Monica Bacelli, Moisés Marín, Sean Pannikar, Martin Winkler, Jaroslav Březina, Rocío Pérez, Ihor Voievodin
Subscription tickets B

24 April 2026

19:30

Main Auditorium

Manel Esteve, María Rey-Joly, Svetlana Aksenova, Toni Marsol, Monica Bacelli, Mikeldi Atxalandabaso, Pavel Černoch, Günther Groissböck, Jaroslav Březina, Rocío Pérez, Ihor Voievodin
Subscription tickets W

28 April 2026

19:30

Main Auditorium

Manel Esteve, María Rey-Joly, Svetlana Aksenova, Toni Marsol, Monica Bacelli, Mikeldi Atxalandabaso, Pavel Černoch, Günther Groissböck, Jaroslav Březina, Rocío Pérez, Ihor Voievodin
Subscription tickets F

29 April 2026

19:30

Main Auditorium

Manel Esteve, María Rey-Joly, Natalia Tanasii , Toni Marsol, Monica Bacelli, Moisés Marín, Sean Pannikar, Martin Winkler, Jaroslav Březina, Rocío Pérez, Ihor Voievodin
Subscription tickets H

30 April 2026

19:30

Main Auditorium

Manel Esteve, María Rey-Joly, Svetlana Aksenova, Toni Marsol, Monica Bacelli, Mikeldi Atxalandabaso, Pavel Černoch, Günther Groissböck, Jaroslav Březina, Rocío Pérez, Ihor Voievodin
Subscription tickets A

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