The Three Choirs Festival from 27 July to 3 August 2024 in Worcester

Three Choirs Festival celebrates nature in Worchester with a thrilling programme

The Three Choirs Festival has announced a thrilling new programme for its 2024 edition, with a celebration of nature and its enduring influence on composers and musicians at its heart. Taking place in and around Worcester from 27 July to 3 August, the festival features a superb selection of works old and new by composers including Edward Elgar, Gustav Holst, Bob Chilcott and Judith Weir.

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In a spell-binding performance, Smetana’s The Devil’s Wall in Ostrava proves to be a neglected masterwork

Czech RepublicCzech Republic Smetana, The Devil’s Wall (Čertova stĕna): Soloists, Ballet, Choir and Orchestra of the National Moravian-Silesian Theatre / Marek Šedivý (conductor). Antonín Dvořák Theatre, Ostrava, 9.3.2024. (GT)

Smetana’s The Devil’s Wall © Martin Popelář

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Smetana’s The Secret is a sparkling comedy packed with swift-moving action and brilliant singing in Ostrava

Czech RepublicCzech Republic Smetana, The Secret (Tajemství): Soloists, Choir and Orchestra of the National Moravian-Silesian Theatre / Jakub Klecker (conductor). Antonín Dvořák Theatre, Ostrava, 8.3.2024. (GT)

Smetana’s The Secret © Martin Popelář

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Smetana’s wacky village comedy The Kiss gets an exhilarating performance in Ostrava’s celebratory festival

Czech RepublicCzech Republic Smetana, The Kiss (Hubička): Soloists, Choir and Orchestra of the National Moravian-Silesian Theatre /Marek Šedivý (conductor). Antonín Dvořák Theatre, Ostrava, 7.3.2024. (GT)

Veronika Rovná (Vendulka) © Martin Popelář

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