Ľubomír Feldek Turns 90, Celebrating a Lifetime of Slovak Literature
Books for children are also part of the rich and diverse body of work of prominent Slovak poet and playwright Ľubomír Feldek, who turns 90 today, 9 October. To mark the occasion, the Slovak National Theatre is putting on a special programme featuring poetry readings, a theatrical performance, recollections of past collaborations, and live music. The event takes place Saturday, 10 October, in Bratislava.
Slovak Literature Takes the Spotlight at the Frankfurt Book Fair
From 7 to 11 October, the Frankfurt Book Fair brings together more than 7,500 exhibitors from over 100 countries. Slovakia is represented by Miroslava Kuľková, who will present her debut short-story collection, Hotel Balkán.
Bratislava-based authors Mária Modrovich and Tomáš Hučko will take part in a Czech-Slovak discussion as part of the Czech Republic’s Guest of Honour programme. The Slovak Literary Centre’s stand will also welcome members of the Slovak PEN Centre: Mária Bátorová, Milan Richter, and Vladimír Skalský.
Sláva Daubnerová’s Melancholia Returns to the Stockholm Stage
On 9, 12, 14, 17 and 19 October, audiences in Stockholm can see Melancholia, the acclaimed film by Lars von Trier, reimagined for the stage by Slovak director Sláva Daubnerová.
The Swedish Royal Opera commissioned Daubnerová to bring this experimental production to the stage in 2023. The production returned to the Royal Opera’s programme in October 2026, once again attracting attention. Another Slovak connection is internationally acclaimed stage designer Boris Kudlička, who contributed to the opera production.
Writing in the journal kØd in 2016, theatre critic Katarína Cvečková described Daubnerová’s distinctive approach:
“Where Daubnerová differs from her Slovak theatre contemporaries is her unique theatrical language, which she employs mainly in creation of her own plays. She is significant for taking up unusual topics, employment of documentary theatre elements, blending of genres and overlapping of multiple artistic styles.”
A Classic by Juraj Jakubisko Featured at the Lumière Festival in Lyon
The Lumière Festival celebrates major works from cinema history and highlights the importance of preserving film heritage. The Treasures and Curiosities section presents some of the finest restored films of the 20th century, including lesser-known works and films that have long remained hidden in the archives.
This year, Slovakia is represented in the section, which features nearly 40 films, by Juraj Jakubisko’s Birds, Orphans and Fools (1969). The film has also been selected for the Re>Birth programme at the International Classic Film Market (MIFC), which takes place during the festival from 13 to 16 October.
An Evening of Experimental Music at Bratislava’s Old Lyceum
The Chamber Concerts and Dialogues at the Old Lyceum series continues on Tuesday, 13 October, with an evening dedicated to composer Martin Štefánik and his Kinetic Composition project. The event takes place in the historic Old Lyceum hall in Bratislava.
Here’s programme manager Barbara Sigmundová with an invitation to the event.
Martin Stefanik concert in Stare Lyceum
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VEDĽA Invites Listeners to Share Songs of Their Childhood
14 October gives floor to the second edition of the community listening session series called VEDĽA in the A4 culture space in Bratislava. The second edition visitors will get to choose the music they love as the main theme of the event is „Songs you listened to as kids“, even though they were definitely not meant for kids. Everybody is invited to bring along a track that they need to play for someone, an album they have to talk about, or simply a song that makes “Everyone needs to hear this”. Everyone gets time for two songs. English speakers welcomed.
