6 June 2022
The Ukrainian National Ballet also in the State Theatre Košice
Yet on Sunday - June, 12, the historical building of the State Theatre Košice invites you to experience amazing and inimitable art of leading Ukrainian ballet soloists and thus support sorely tried Ukraine and its artists. You are kindly invited to the CHARITY GALA of ballet soloists from Kiev. The funds raised from…
23 May 2022 |
Opera
Diva and Image: Tosca by Giacomo Puccini in the State Theatre Košice
The premiere of Tosca by Giacomo Puccini in the State Theatre Košice, that was postponed from February to May, 10 due to pandemic, was marred by war in Ukraine that is only 100 kilometres from us. Bass-baritone Mihály Podkopájev, who was originally cast, received a call of duty to serve in Ukrainian army and thus was unable to travel to Slovakia. "Following more than two months," says opera…
14 December 2021
A Long Time Member of Ballet and Theatre Photographer Ondrej Béreš Dies
The State Theatre Košice learnt with great sadness that long-time member of the Ballet Company and theatre photographer Ondrej Béreš died on Saturday, December 11th, aged 89. He was an active member of the ballet ensemble from 1955 to 1976; and performed in more than forty ballet and opera stage productions. In addition to his dancing career in the theatre, he also worked as the theatre’s…
23 November 2021 |
Opera
Mazalán Connects Bach and Hesse, Raises Discussion on Equality and Tolerance
Another unique theatre production Už stačí / Ich habe genug will be presented by the Opera Company of the State Theatre Košice on Wednesday, December 1st, at 19:00 p.m. in the Historical Building ŠDKE. Peter Mazalán, the author, director, and soloist, all-in-one,…
18 November 2021 |
Drama
Unforgettable Actress Hana Grissová Was Born 100 Years Ago
Today, we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of an unforgettable actress Hana Grissová, who was among the most significant personalities of the Drama Company of the State Theatre for more than three decades. Her fans had a chance to enjoy her theatrical art in more than 140 theatre characters and sixty films. As a regional actress she did mostly supporting roles in films, but experts…
17 November 2021 |
Opera
Peter Valentovič: Górecki Takes You to Completely Different World
On Saturday, November 20th, Kunsthalle presents Górecki’s Symphony No. 3 – Symphony of Sorrowful Songs that will be conducted by the chief conductor Peter Valentovič who have studied and prepared, along with the orchestra, this  unique piece of modern classic music. In the interview he reveals why it is so…