Gioachino Roossini: Le Comte Ory. Concert Performace

Ladies, stand at attention; gentlemen, be on your guard: Count Ory is coming! The tireless seducer, master of disguise, and hopeless romantic sets out on a mission with a single goal — to enchant yet another unsuspecting heart. Expect a charming comedy about a man willing to do anything (and disguise himself as anyone) to win the favor of his next beloved, this time the graceful Countess Adèle.

Musically, Le comte Ory ranks among the pinnacles of Rossini’s work: it offers virtuosic arias, brilliant coloratura, exquisite duets and ensembles, and enchanting choruses. Every melody, every note is filled with elegance, vitality, and lightness — the very charm of bel canto that Rossini perfected to absolute brilliance.

In Prague, Rossini’s comedic gem was performed only once before, when the opera company of the National Theatre Brno appeared at the Opera Festival in 2017. Now, you have a unique opportunity to experience again the humor, elegance, and virtuosity of Le comte Ory in all its glory, as the Smetana Hall transforms into a place of laughter, surprise, and vocal fireworks.

Come and enjoy Rossini’s masterful opera, which has captivated audiences around the world for nearly two centuries!