Prominent principa dancer and choreographer Jiří Bubeníček is organizing a gala evening in Prague called the Bubeníček International Ballet Gala. Spectators will see a thrilling performance with samples of Bubeníček's most striking choreographies performed by more than twenty world dance stars on the stage of the Theater in Vinohrady on August 4 and 5, 2024.

The gala program will feature not only personalities of the European dance scene, but also ballet soloists from Les Ballets Bubeníček, the prestigious La Scala in Milan, the Semperoper in Dresden and other renowned institutions.

The selection from Jiří Bubeníček's repertoire of choreography includes his best works of art, such as the fascinating and breathtaking "Bolero" by Maurice Ravel, which was first performed last year at the prestigious Český Krumlov International Music Festival.

The evening will also include the premiere of Bubeníček's brand new ballet duet, inspired by the music of Zdenek Fibich "Poem", Josef Suk "Radúz and Mahulena" and the work of Josef Václav Myslbek, an important Czech sculptor of the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. Suk's work, often influenced by the landscape and atmosphere of Bohemia, provides a deeper insight into the cultural heritage and is thus an integral part of the cultural history of the city of Prague. Myslbek is among the important personalities of the art world that we remember in 2024. The inspiration for Jiří Bubeníček's premiere ballet choreography is his monumental works, such as the sculptures "Ctirad and Šárka", "Lumír and the Song" or the famous relief "Music in the foyer of the National Theater ". A new duet, created especially for this evening, will be danced by Martina Arduino and Marco Agostino, stars of the famous La Scala.

Other dance choreographies will commemorate the bicentenary celebrations of the birth of Bedřich Smetana, and other interesting examples from the varied choreographic work of our leading choreographer will be presented.

Jiří Bubeníček is an international dance icon and at the same time a proud Czech. The audience can thus look forward to an exclusive evening full of virtuosity, which will combine the celebration of Czech music with dance art at a high level. The unique artistic program will appeal not only to Czech audiences, but will also attract the attention of international audiences and tourists, thereby promoting Prague and its rich cultural heritage.

The gala evening promises an exceptional artistic experience in the company of the world's best stars and will undoubtedly be one of the cultural events of the year.