Juvenilia - European Network of Young Opera Friends

🇨🇿 Young opera friend from Vienna, Berlin and Munich met at the to enjoy Smetana’s last opera Čertova stěna & Dvořák‘s Jakobín on the Pentecost weekend. We‘re grateful that artistic director Jiří Heřman warmly welcomed our group backstage and explained his staging concept to us. Dramaturge Patricie Částková gave us detailed introductions for these rare Czech operas, thank you! ☀️
During the sunny weekend we also visited the cosy house of famous composer Leoš Janáček. We saw the original grand piano on which he imitated the clucking of his chickens - which made their way into his opera The Cunning Little Vixen 🦊

We look forward to return this November for the , a heartfelt thank you to the NdB for making this possible ❤️

We are delighted to welcome Europe‘s young opera friends to our next event in Czechia this November: the Janáček Festival in Brno! 🇨🇿
This year marks the 10th edition of the festival celebrating the music and legacy of Leoš Janáček:

🕊️ Friday, November 6, 19:00: Symphonic Concert: Janáček, Dvořák and Bruckner

💍 Saturday, November 7, 17:00: Jenůfa by Janáček

🔮 Sunday, November 8, 19:00: Věc Makropulos (The Makropulos Affair) by Janáček

📍 National Theatre Brno

Brno is the second largest city in the Czech Republic and is a bustling city full of historic charm and thriving nightlife. Don’t miss this chance to visit Brno for the first time with Juvenilia! 🍻🪩

📌Register until June 14, 23:59 through the link in bio

Juvenilia in Napoli (3/3) 🍋

On Sunday we made ourselves cosy in the boxes of experiencing Mozart‘s Haffner symphony and Mahler‘s 4th. The lyrical elegance of .monzo was a true highlight ✨

After-Hours in true Neapolitan style at the pizzeria across the street 🍕 we knew the place must be good once we casually met there - we had to capture this moment for the records 📸

A presto, Napoli ❤️

Juvenilia in Napoli (2/3) 💚🤍❤️

This event had it all: guided tours through the historical center, churches, and the mesmerizing Teatro San Carlo. Saturday evening we‘ve witnessed a stunning Lucia di Lammermoor on the very stage where it premiered in 1835. Donizettis masterpiece was excellently interpreted by maestro .conductor , reaching olympic vocal levels as Lucia and .olivieri.baritono portrayed a powerful Enrico. Definitely an evening to remember ❤️‍🔥

🌋How could you organize an event in Naples without visiting Pompeii?

We visited the Roman city that was buried under volcanic ash over 2,000 years ago. Two local guides led us through the extensive site, showing us the latest excavations, explaining the building’s former function, and letting us admire the beauty of the ruins. A truly unforgettable trip! ☀️

🌊 continues to be one of our most popular destinations every summer. The combination of a spectacle on the lake and a rare opera in the Festspielhaus promises another joyful event, celebrating the 80th edition of the festival. This time you can be excited for:

🪞Sunday, August 2, 21:00: La Traviata by Verdi @ Seebühne

🌖Monday, August 3, 19:30: The Excursions of Mr. Brouček by Janáček @ Festspielhaus 

📌 Register until April 20, 18:00 through the link in bio

🥨 Munich and the Junge Opernfreunde München (JOM) are ready to welcome you back!

From the 151st Munich Opera Festival at the Bayerische Staatsoper, to the 30th anniversary of Opera for All, to a special evening at the Staatstheater am Gärtnerplatz – get ready for outstanding productions, all-star casts, and rare behind-the-scenes insights at both theatres:

🪩 Friday, July 3, 19:00: Turandot by Puccini @ Bayerische Staatsoper

🗡️ Saturday, July 4, 17:00: Die Walküre by Wagner @ Max-Joseph-Platz

💎 Sunday, July 5, 18:00: Der Besuch der alten Dame by von Einem @ Gärtnerplatztheater

Look forward to guided tours, artist talks, long summer evenings, a Wagner picnic under the open sky, drinks, a Bavarian breakfast and more!

📌 Register until 19 April, 18:00 through the link in bio

Our next journey takes us to the enchanting town of Beaune in the heart of Burgundy. The features opera rarities in a stunning setting:

🎺Saturday, July 11, 21:00: Il Trionfo del Tempo e del Disinganno by Handel @ Cour de l’Hôtel-Dieu

🎻 Sunday, July 12, 17:30: L’Avare by Gasparini @ Théâtre de Beaune

Beaune is typically Burgundian in every way: grand, affluent and brimming to the edges with quality wine. Balmy and musical summer nights await you - we’re sure you’ll enjoy our selection of side activities as well 🍇🍷

📌 Register until April 17, 18:00 through the link in bio

Vienna event recap: day trip to Bratislava 🇸🇰✨ (3/3)

No border can stop Europe’s young opera friends‘ appetite for opera. Hence we went to Bratislava to explore the the old town and the Slovak national theatre

Our afternoon began with a delicious traditional lunch at Bratislava Flagship 🍽️ with local specialties like bryndzové halušky and pirohy. Delicious!

After some free time wandering through Bratislava’s charming streets, we gathered again for a dramaturgical introduction at the Slovak National Theatre 🎭 thanks a lot for explaining the context about Tchaikovskys masterpiece.

The day concluded with a powerful performance of Eugene Onegin—a perfect musical ending to our time in Slovakia 🎶