“In Violetta’s aria Sempre libera, soprano Lucie Kaňková conveyed the young woman’s emotions with radiant grace, both in the breathtaking high notes and in the delicate pianissimo.”

“The duet Parigi, o cara from the final act of La Traviata gave both singers the opportunity to showcase their virtuosity through superb vocalism and the flexibility of their rich, highly agile, and expressively profound voices. Their blend was excellent, distinguished by the tenor’s exquisite *pianissimo* and the devoted, amorous tone of the soprano; watching their voices—alongside their portrayal of the two young lovers—was a pure delight.”

“From the well-known opera Roméo et Juliette, Lucie Kaňková sang the aria Je veux vivre with a brilliant cantilena technique, maintaining the full expressive power of her voice even in the highest and most demanding passages. Bringing a sense of freshness—punctuated by poignant, resonant high notes—and masterfully executing the waltz rhythms with a blend of delicacy, emphasis, and passion, she navigated the exquisite coloratura passages with flawless vocal technique and a natural virtuosity across her entire range, earning her enthusiastic applause.”

“The subsequent duet from Puccini’s opera La Bohème, O soave fanciulla, served as a farewell—an opportunity for Lucie Kaňková and Daniel Matoušek to express their mutual enchantment with sincerity and an unpretentious touch. The magic of their encounter was musically portrayed as the unfolding of a new love. Both performers conveyed this with natural elegance and charm, complemented by well-executed acting gestures.”

“What better way to respond to the thunderous applause of an enthusiastic audience than with a beautiful encore—a selected duet from La Traviata, the opening of the first act: Libiamo ne’ lieti calici. With a delightful, relaxed ease, Lucie Kaňková and Daniel Matoušek sang this familiar waltz melody straight from the heart, accompanied by a Prague Philharmonia that was perfectly in sync with their spirit. The palpable excitement on stage—where the singers began to dance after just the first few bars—thrilled the highly satisfied audience. The music resonated throughout the hall with such irrepressible joy that, had it not been for the seats, the listeners would surely have started dancing too. Praise be to the “Svátky hudby” (Festivals of Music) series and to the Hudečeks—the opening of the 35th season was a truly grand affair!”

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24.10.2026, KlasikaPlus, Foto: Michal Žoudlík