The double bass as a virtuoso solo instrument? Let the charismatic Indi Stivín prove you wrong. This young artist, who has captivated audiences from Prague to New York, will showcase the instrument’s unexpected beauty, depth, and technical brilliance in the intimate setting of the Třeboň Theater. The evening will culminate with the world premiere of a composition written specifically for our festival.
Practical Information
When: July 8, 2026 | 7:30 p.m.
Where: J. K. Tyl Theater, Třeboň
Estimated end time: 9:00 p.m.
Admission: 330–430 CZK
Additional information: The concert will take place without an intermission. Before the concert begins, the Světozor Cinema Café will be open to visitors, offering drinks and light refreshments.
Program: Baroque Elegance and a World Premiere
The program combines classic works from the double bass repertoire with the performer’s own modern perspective.
Henry Eccles: Sonata in A minor for Double Bass and Orchestra (Grave – Courante – Adagio – Vivace)
Karl Ditters von Dittersdorf: Concerto No. 2, K. 172, for Double Bass and Orchestra (Allegro moderato – Adagio – Allegro)
Indi Stivín: World premiere of a composition written for Třeboňská nocturna
Emil Tabakov – “Motifs” for solo double bass
Indi Stivín – Concertino for double bass and orchestra
Performers: Tradition in a New Light
Indi Stivín – double bass, conductor
Indi Stivín is a phenomenon on the contemporary music scene. He is the only double bassist in history to have won the Concertino Praga competition, and through his compositions and performances, he demonstrates that the double bass is not merely an accompanying instrument, but a full-fledged partner with an incredible emotional range.
Collegium Stivinum
A chamber orchestra founded by Indi Stivín, bringing together top-tier young musicians. Their ensemble playing is characterized by extraordinary energy, mutual connection, and a joy of performance that is literally contagious to the audience.
The Story Behind the Concert
This evening is a celebration of creative freedom. You will not only hear works by the old masters—who were among the few to recognize the double bass’s potential as early as the 18th century—but you will also witness the birth of something entirely new. Indi Stivín has composed a unique piece for the 23rd annual Třeboň Nocturnes, which will premiere right here in the historic theater. Be there for the moment when a new chapter in music history is written.
