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Adam Plachetka Awarded the Medal of Merit

Opera singer Adam Plachetka, one of the most prominent figures on the contemporary Czech and international opera scene, has been awarded the Medal of Merit for his contributions to the arts. The state decoration was bestowed upon him by the President of the Czech Republic, Petr Pavel, during a ceremony held on 28 October in the Vladislav Hall of Prague Castle, marking the national holiday commemorating the establishment of independent Czechoslovakia. Due to a previously scheduled concert in Holešov, Adam Plachetka was unable to attend the ceremony in person. The award was accepted on his behalf by his wife, soprano Kateřina Kněžíková.

“It is an immense honour to receive such a prestigious state decoration, and I am deeply grateful for this recognition. I see it not only as an acknowledgement of my work to date, but also as a commitment for the future. I regret that I could not attend today's ceremony in person, but I have a long-standing concert engagement in Holešov, which is sold out. I did not feel it would be right to cancel or reschedule the concert and celebrate recognition of my work by choosing not to do that very work,” said Adam Plachetka.

ADAM PLACHETKA & MELODY MAKERS – Let It Snow!

Christmas Evergreens with a Twist

If anyone tells you that Adam Plachetka is a reserved man, don’t believe them!

The internationally acclaimed opera singer throws himself passionately into a wide variety of challenging projects, moving with charming audacity between different artistic genres – from operetta and musical theatre to shows that venture far beyond the world of classical music.

This time, Adam has invited the Melody Makers band and the female vocal trio Prime Time Voice to join him in putting their own distinctive spin on famous American Christmas evergreens.

What happens when a top-class orchestra specialising in the jazz, dance and swing music of the first half of the 20th century joins forces with an internationally acclaimed bass-baritone to present a concert programme made up almost entirely of Christmas songs?

An irresistible show!

A generous dose of humour, outstanding performers, much-loved songs and a wonderfully relaxed atmosphere promise an unforgettable experience – one that will delight and entertain audiences not only during the festive season!

See the full list of performances here:
https://www.adamplachetka.com/cz/2/kalendar/zobrazit

Adam Plachetka Returns to Znojmo Music Festival

One of the Czech Republic's leading opera singers, Adam Plachetka, returns to the Znojmo Music Festival after a year's absence. Audiences will have the opportunity to see him in the festival's new production of Jean-Philippe Rameau's opera-ballet Les Indes galantes, where he will perform the roles of Bellone and Don Alvar. This spectacular production, featuring an international cast, will be presented on 16, 18 and 19 July 2026 at the newly opened Jízdárna Cultural Centre, located within the historic Louka Monastery complex in Znojmo.

Joining Adam Plachetka on stage will be French tenor Jean-François Lombard, sopranos Hana Blažíková, Lenka Máčiková, and Doubravka Novotná, tenor Michal Marhold, bass Lukáš Zeman, and tenor Vojtěch Semerád. The production will be conducted by Tomáš Netopil, directed by Tomáš Ondřej Pilař, with choreography by Martin Šinták. Musical accompaniment will be provided by the SILENTIUM! Ensemble.