Home, Eros, Faith / Domov, Eros, Viera performance of Med a Prach troupe will be played in Stanica Žilina-Záriečie (source: Milo Fabian)
Western Slovakia
Piešťany
CLASSICAL MUSIC: The Slovak Sinfonietta (ŠKO Žilina) gives a concert at Piešťany, with Martin Leginus as conductor, and soloists Eva Hornyáková-soprano, Terézia Kružliaková-mezzosoprano, Martin Gyimesi-tenor, and Martin Malachovský-bass, with Peter Mikula on organ and the Lúčnica choir. The programme includes Mozart’s Laudate Dominum for Soprano, Choir and Orchestra, and his Requiem in D Minor for Solos, Choir and Orchestra. Starts: Apr 10, 19:00; House of Arts, Nábrežie Ivana Krasku 1. Tel: 033/2458001; www.domumenia-piestany.sk.
Slovak Sinfonietta (ŠKO Žilina) (source: Roderik Kučavík)
Nitra
FILM/BALLET: Jewels / Drahokamy – Artmax Ballet – The French ballet classics by George Balanchin combine the music of Gabriel Fauré which evokes the lyricism of “emeralds”, of Igor Stravinsky who offers the fire of “rubies” and the jazz energy of New York, with the music of P.I. Tchaikovsky that reminds us of “diamonds” and the majesty of the Imperial-times Russian ballet. The ballet film is recommended for adults and children over 12. Starts: Apr 11, 20:10, Cinemax Nitra, Chrenovská 30. More info: www.kamdomesta.sk.
Trnava
EXHIBITION: Sepp Laubner (AT): Mirroring / Spiegelung – The exhibition of Austrian artist Sepp Laubner who has exhibited internationally – curated by Róbert Němeček – presents his abstract paintings which invite viewers to communicate and visitors to find their own meaning in the artworks. Open: Tue, Wed, Fri 9:00-17:00, Thur 10:00-18:00; Sat-Sun 13:00-18:00 until May 4; Kopplova vila, Zelený kríček 3. Admission: €0.80-€1.50. Tel: 033/5511- 659; www.gjk.sk.
Central Slovakia
Žilina
THEATRE: Stella Polaris – Life of Zanko – The solo theatre of the Norwegian theatre group Stella Polaris, director Tim Dalton and actor Per Spildra Borg, shows the story of a Roma street artist, Zanko, in a staging merging burlesque, Roma music and new jazz. Starts: Apr 6, 7, 19:00; Stanica Žilina-Záriečie, Závodská cesta 3. Admission: €3-€5. More info: www.stanica.sk; tickets: www.predpredaj.sk.
Banská Štiavnica
CONCERT: Robo Opatovský – Unplugged Tour – The Slovak pop musician takes a tour around 12 Slovak cities and towns, playing his greatest hits from 20 years of his career and making a stop in the mining town of Banská Štiavnica. Musicians: Štefan Bugala (percussions,vibraphone), Andrej Urminský (acoustic guitar), Ondrej Jurasi (trumpet). Starts: April 7, 20:30; Trotuar Cafe, Andreja Kmeťa 14. Admission: €25. More info: www.tootoot.sk; www.kamdomesta.sk.
Robo Opatovský (source: Sme)
Banská Bystrica
CLASSICAL MUSIC: Easter Concert – The State Opera Banská Bystrica has organised the already popular, traditional Easter Concert, this year with the Choir and Orchestra of the State Opera, soloists Dušan Šimo and Ivan Zvarík conducted by Ján Procházka, performing Messa di Gloria by G. Puccini. Starts: Apr 8, 19:30; St Francis of Xaver Cathedral. More info: www.stateopera.sk.
Kremnica
CLASSICMAL MUSIC/CONCERT: Saxophone Syncopators in Kremnica – This concert of classical music focuses on one instrument, the saxophone, and its use in this genre. Saxophone Syncopators (Pavol Hoďa – soprano/alto sax, clarinet; Ján Gašpárek – alto sax; Ladislav Fančovič – tenor sax, arrangements; Frederika Babuliaková – baritone sax) will play W. A. Mozart’s Overture to the opera Cosi Fan Tutte, J. S. Bach’s – Passacaglia, J. B. Singelée’s Premier Quatuor, Opus 53, M. Lejava’s Saxart (Slovak premiere) and A. Glazunov’s Saxophone Quartet in B Major, Op.109. Starts: Apr 11, 18:00; St Catharine’s Church. More info: www.dudu.sk.
Saxophone Syncopators (source: Courtesy of Saxophone Syncopators)
Žilina
CLASSICAL MUSIC: Bogacz Trio – The chamber concert by this grouping (Pavel Bogacz Jr.-violin, Karolína Zívalíková-cello, Zuzana Králiková Pohůnková-piano) reminds of the old-time concerts organised at homes or noble mansions, offering J.N. Hummel and his Piano Trio in E s Major, Op. 96; George Enescu and his Serenade Lointaine and Dmitry Shostakovich and his Piano Trio No 2, E Minor, Op. 67. Starts: Apr 12, 19:00; Stanica Žilina-Záriečie, Závodská cesta 3. Admission: €3-€4. More info: www.stanica.sk.
Žilina
THEATRE: Home, Eros, Faith / Domov, Eros, Viera – This piece by theatre-music-artistic grouping Med a prach / Honey and Dust (Andrej Kalinka, Ivan Martinka, Michal Mikuláš and Juraj Poliak) offers fragile, refined poetics addressing all senses that needs no words, nor translations, merging concert, visual art, puppetry, performance, and installation. Starts: Apr 13, 19:00; Stanica Žilina-Záriečie, Závodská cesta 3. Admission: €3-€5. More info: www.stanica.sk.
Eastern Slovakia
High Tatras/Veľká Lomnica
SPORT: Ski & Golf Slovakia – The 8th combined competition takes place in the High Tatras, with five winners proceeding to the Austrian world finals in Zell am See – Kaprun. Registration possible until March 31. On April 8, the skiing and the first round of golf takes place, while on the next day, the second round of the golf tournament begins. Starts: April 8-9, 8:00-19:00 (Saturday). 10:00-16:00 (Sunday); Štrbské Pleso ski resort, Black Stork golf resort, A PGA Golf Course. Admission: €160 for competitors, free for onlookers. More info: www.kamdomesta.sk, conditions and registration www.international.sk.
A golf course, illustrative stock photo (source: SITA)
Prešov
TATOO/OTHER EVENT: Tattoo Show Prešov – The tattoo competition with international participation and accompanying programme, in which more than 40 tattooers present their art, including the New Zealand guest Brent McCown. Starts: April 8, 11:00; PKO - Čierny orol, Hlavná 50. More info: www.kamdomesta.sk.
Košice
OPERETTA: Johann Strauss: Night in Venice – One of the most successful operettas of the famous composer will be premiered at the State Theatre Košice (SDKE) as directed by Dagmar Hlubková, conducted by Igor Dohovič, Jan Novobilský, with stage designer Jaroslav Milfajt, costume designer Danica Hanáková and choreographer Ivana Kučerová. Cast includes Václav Morys, Zsolt Vádasz, Oľga Bezačinská, Marián Lukáč, Aneta Hollá, Lilla Dégner, and others. Starts: Apr 10, 19:00; State Theatre Košice, historical building, Hlavná 58. Admission: €4- €15. More info: www.sdke.sk.
A Night in Venice in SDKE (source: Joseph Marčinský)
Košice
FILM/DANCE: Dozvuky Premietanca / The Sequel of Screen-dance – The festival of dance movies comes to Košice, offering six works by young Czech and Slovak filmmakers (with one French co-production) focused on this theme. Starts: Apr 12, 18:00; Tabačka Kulturfabrik, Gorkého 2. Admission: voluntary. More info: www.tabacka.sk.
Košice
CONCERT: Merchandise (USA) + Talent Transport (SK) – Concert of the US band Merchandise – established in Tampa, Florida in 2008, with lead singer Carson Cox, developing from indie-rock to a harsher sound – will be supported by Slovak trio Transport (Vladislav Slnko Šarišský-piano, singing; Marián Slávka-drums, Filip Hittrich-bass). Starts: Apr 15, 20:00; Tabačka Kulturfabrik, Gorkého 2. Admission: €6. More info: www.tabacka.sk.
Košice
EXIBITION: Body Danced Body Seen is an exhibition of photos by three professionals who focus on modern dance and body theatre, including experiments – Noro Knap, Natália Zajačiková and David Trčka – that explores the phenomenon of body and corporeality in theatre, personalities of Slovak dance and various approaches towards movement and body. Open: daily, 8:00-22:00, until April 30; Bistro Tabačka, Tabačka Kulturfabrik, Gorkého 2. Admission: free. More info: www.tabacka.sk.
