Segreto - Gala Concerts

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 17:01:35 +0200

Summer music serie - dance performances Segreto - A Secrets of Prague Palace

Carnevale Prague in cooperation with the Institute for Baroque culture prepare for the summer season 2010 series of music and dance performances SEGRETO. In one of the most beautiful Prague Rococo palaces, built between 1730-1735 by Paul Vincent Prince von Mansfeld-Fondi the top Czech artists specialized on authentic performance of baroque music will appear in a program called SEGRETO. Musicians, singers and dancers in period costumes and masques will present music, arias and reconstruction of dance and ballet of the famous operas XVII. and XVIII. century. In an exceptional stage performance you will hear music by A. Vivaldi, GF Händel, WA Mozart, JB Lully, Campra A., G. Finger and T. Albinoni performed by Baroque Orchestra Carnevale (Hipocondria Ensamble) and reconstructions of contemporary dances The Nobles Danseurs Ensemble and The Hartig Ensemble - dances and ballets with three centuries, will dance.

Place
The Colloredo-Mansfeld Palace, Karlova St. No. 2, Prague 1 - Old Town

Dates of performances
Summer music series - music & dance performances Segreto is held regularly throughout the summer:

from July 8th, till August 15th
Performance “A Secret of Prague Palace”
In Palace of Colloredo-Mansfeld, Karlova St. No. 2, Prague 1 - Old Town
from every Thursday to every Sunday. The performances start at 20.00 pm

from August 21st, till September 12th
and in two productions:

A/
Performance “The Secret of Prague Palace”
In Palace of Colloredo-Mansfeld, Karlova St. No. 2, Prague 1 - Old Town
every Saturday and Sunday. The performances start at 18.00 pm

B/
Performance “The Marble & Crystal”
In Palace of Clam-Gallas, Husova St. No. 20, Prague 1 - Old Town
every Saturday and Sunday. The performances start at 20.00 pm

from September 26th, till October
Performance “The Secret of Prague Palace”
In Palace of Colloredo-Mansfeld, Karlova St. No. 2, Prague 1 - Old Town
every Sunday. The performances start at 18.00 pm

Admission
can be purchased at the box office in the Tourist Information Centre of Prague Carnival in Colloredo-Mansfeld Palace, Karlova St. No. 2, Prague 1 and in the usual pre-sales network. Book tickets at: ticket@carnevale.cz or tel 739 477 063

Admission Prices
Basic ticket 550, - CZK
Reduced tickets (children 6 years of age, disabled students) 450, - CZK

Crystal Ball - The Grand Baroque Night of Masques

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 10:08:15 +0100

Traditional Barocco Grandioso Crystal Ball will take place within this Saint Valentine Night. The Great Baroque Night in Masques will be held on Saturday, 13th February 2010 in the Palace of Count of Clam-Gallas. Therefore, do not hesitate to buy tickets as the food is being prepared, champagne cooled and musicians are rehearsing yet. The enchanting world of Primadonnas and Chevaliers will take off for dance again their noble Menuet in the sounds of baroque melodies. Become a Star of Carnival Heaven, but do not forget you cannot do without securing a masque and a fantastic costume...

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Amoretto

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 09:32:00 +0100

Clam-Gallas palace, 14. 2. 2010, 11.00 - 14.00 hours
The traditional great childrens' carnival ball of Masques.
Sunday afternoon is dedicated to children. Children's Carnival whirl, games and competition for the best mask in the one of the most beautiful Prague palace

Guests:
Children dancing group "Les Folies"Hagenberg, art director Ulrike Kinast, Austria - baroque music and dances: Menuet, Contredance, Cottillon, Fandango a malé tance "alla Turca

Note:
Cabinet Carnevale - children workshop is part of evet:

Dress Code: kostým & maska

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Free Entry for Visitors in Masques

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 17:00:18 +0100

During the ten days of carnevale festivities in Prague, i.e. from February 6th until February 16th, visitors wearing carnival masques can enjoy free entry to Prague Towers. Do not hesitate to take on your masque, as carne=meat ends on February 17th and then there is Lent time.

Carne Takes Reign over the Town

Sun, 7 Feb 2010 11:08:50 +0100

6th February AD 2010, The King and the Queen of Prague Carnevale and their suite were given the right to launch carnevale from the hands of Prague Deputy Mayor, took over the key from the gate and the towers of the city and the entire masqueraded company opened the town for amusement and festivity. The sound of drums, whistles and bells dominated the streets, all visitors would dance, wearing masks and enjoying their right to hold the reign over the city.
All masqueraded visitors later gathered in front of the Old Town Bridge Tower, holding the tower key and let the carnival festivities flow into the other parts of the town too. Masks occupied the tower and as the sun set arrived, they took off for the charming journey throught the Prague Venice. On the board of Prague Venice boats, masks from all over the world would meet making the Prague Carnevale a truly European, or even a universal experience!

Carnevale Prague
Prague Towers
Pražské Benátky / Prague Venice
Muzeum Karlova mostu / Charles Bridge Museum