Dorota Barová Ensemble

Cellist and vocalist Dorota Barová, a two-time nominee for the 2026 Anděl Awards, will appear in an exclusive lineup to present her most intimate album, accompanied by guest musicians you rarely see sharing the same stage.

The cornerstone of the concert program is Barová’s latest studio release, Píseň pro Mi (A Song for Mi). The album emerged as a deeply personal project in which she set to music the texts of her close friend, the late poet Michaela Vejnarová. The result is a fragile, almost dreamlike atmosphere that resists simple genre classification.

The album’s uniqueness is further confirmed by Barová’s two Anděl Award nominations—in the seemingly paradoxical yet fitting categories of Jazz and Folk. This genre fluidity is characteristic of her work: her music forms a bridge between tradition, improvisation, and pure songwriting. Having performed in several alternative rock bands, toured internationally with the distinctive cello duo Tara Fuki, worked with the leading Czech jazz ensemble Vertigo, and supported pop icon Aneta Langerová as part of her string section, Barová brings a wealth of experience that allows her to distill the deepest essence of her musical expression into her own project.

One of the evening’s greatest attractions is the lineup itself. Alongside the core trio—phenomenal guitarist Míra Chyška and versatile bassist Miloš Klápště—special guests will join the stage, making for a truly rare live collaboration. The sonic palette will be expanded by cellist Alžběta Vlčková and, notably, early music specialist Jan Krejča on theorbo. The inclusion of this baroque instrument, with its long neck and distinctive timbre, adds an unexpected richness of color to Barová’s music.

The Water Reservoirs at Žlutý kopec are renowned for their unique acoustics, demanding exceptional focus and sensitivity to space. For Dorota Barová, whose performance is built on vocal nuance and dynamic expression, this represents the ideal artistic challenge. The audience will not remain passive observers—they will become part of an immersive experience, with the music surrounding them from all sides.