HARRY POTTER / MAGICAL NIGHT
Let yourself be carried away by the magic of music - from the symphonic sorcery of Dukas’s The Sorcerer’s Apprentice to the legendary film melodies of John Williams - and step into a world of spells, mysteries, fantasy, and musical wonders for adults and the very young alike.
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- Moon & Kačo / Brahms, 24.7. 19:30, Riding Hall Český Krumlov
- Harry Potter/ Magical Night, 25.7. 20:30, Brewery garden Český Krumlov
- Labyrinth of the World and Paradise of the Heart with Marek Eben, 26.7. 18:00, Church of Corpus Christi and the Grieving Virgin Mary
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Artists
Bella Adamová – mezzo-soprano
Alena Hron – conductor
Moravian Philharmonic Orchestra Olomouc
Program
Paul Dukas: The Sorcerer’s Apprentice
Manuel de Falla: El amor brujo
John Williams: Harry Potter
(Selection from John Williams’s film music for the Harry Potter films)
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone
Hedwig’s Theme
The Sorcerer’s Stone
Nimbus 2000
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Fawkes the Phoenix
Dobby the House Elf
Gilderoy Lockhart
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Aunt Marge’s Waltz
The Knight Bus
A Bridge to the Past
Witches, Wands and Wizards
Alena Hron
Alena Hron was appointed chief conductor of the South Czech Philharmonic in 2024, becoming the first woman in the history of the Czech Republic. Thanks to the prestigious TAKI Fellowship, she made her debut in the US that same year alongside Marin Alsop, conducting the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. In the 2025/26 season, she will perform with the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra in Amsterdam, make her debut with the Düsseldorfer Symphoniker, MDR Leipzig Radio Symphony Orchestra, Polish National Radio Orchestra, and Kyoto Symphony Orchestra, and return to the Czech Radio Symphony Orchestra. She made her debut with the Prague Symphony Orchestra at the Prague Spring Festival in 2024. Her recording of the complete orchestral works of Vítězslava Kaprálová with the Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra won the Diapason d’or award and was nominated for a Gramophone Award. She has also collaborated with the Czech Philharmonic, Prague Philharmonia, Göttinger Symphonieorchester, Basel Collegium Musicum, and Košice Philharmonic.
Bella Adamova
Mezzo-soprano Bella Adamova is praised for her “warm, beautiful timbre” and exceptional expressive versatility. She moves with natural ease from Baroque repertoire to contemporary music, with a particular focus on art song and concept-driven recital programmes. She is a winner and laureate of several international competitions, including the International Vocal Competition in ’s-Hertogenbosch, the International Franz Schubert Competition, and the Robert Schumann Competition, among others. BBC Music Magazine has named her a rising star. She has made notable debuts at the BBC Proms, the Dvořák Prague Festival, and the Prague Spring Festival, and collaborates with leading orchestras and conductors both in the Czech Republic and internationally. The 2025/26 season will be a Mahler-focused year for her, with performances alongside the Prague Symphony Orchestra (FOK) and Phion, Orchestra of Gelderland & Overijssel, as well as the European premiere of the rediscovered opera Mariken by Bohuslav Martinů. Her discography with pianist Michael Gees includes the critically acclaimed albums Blooming (Challenge Records) and There is Home (Supraphon). On the opera stage she has appeared at Theater Bielefeld, the National Theatre in Prague, and in Lille and Aalborg as Anna in Kurt Weill’s The Seven Deadly Sins. Bella Adamova was born in Grozny, grew up in Prague, and studied in Germany, London, and Basel.
The Moravian Philharmonic Orchestra Olomouc
The Moravian Philharmonic Orchestra Olomouc is one of the most important and oldest Czech symphony orchestras. It is based in the historic center of Moravia and began its 80th concert season in September 2025. Since its founding on May 26, 1945, it has been a key center of musical life in the region. Its artistic profile has been influenced by prominent Czech and foreign artists, including Otto Klemperer, Václav Neumann, Josef Suk, Gidon Kremer, and Pierre Fournier. The orchestra has built up an exceptionally broad repertoire focusing on the great composers of the 19th and 20th centuries, while also systematically supporting contemporary works. It is also one of the leading interpreters of the works of Dvořák, Smetana, Janáček, and Martinů. The Moravian Philharmonic Orchestra regularly performs at major international festivals and has a rich discography. It plays a fundamental role in the cultural life of Olomouc, organizing the Dvořák’s Olomouc and International Organ Festival and implementing a number of educational programs for children and young people.
Brewery Garden
Imagine the magical view of the Český Krumlov Castle, a refreshing summer evening, the murmur of the river nearby and music interpreted by world-famous stars.
