6th edition

OperaFest 2026

27 – 28 June 2026

Programme

27 June
Carl Orff – Carmina Burana
- Soloists: Martina Masaryková – soprano, Otokar Klein – tenor, Pavol Kubáň – baritone
- Lúčnica Choir conducted by Elena Matušová
- Orchestra: Slovak Symphonic Orchestra
- Conductor: Jaroslav Kyzlink
28 June
Giacomo Puccini – Tosca
- Floria Tosca – Karine Babajanyan
- Mario Cavaradossi – Alberto Profeta
- Orchestra and Chorus of the National Theatre Košice
- Conductor: Francesco Di Mauro

The sixth – and so far the largest – edition brought two unique evenings under the stars to the West Terrace of Bratislava Castle.

The first night featured Carl Orff's monumental scenic cantata Carmina Burana with soloists, the Lúčnica Choir and the Slovak Symphonic Orchestra under Jaroslav Kyzlink. The second night belonged to Puccini's passionate Tosca with Karine Babajanyan and Alberto Profeta in the leading roles.

Cast