Instead of finding the concert at the National Museum, I found a ballet at the National Theater. My good experience in Berlin compelled me to enter; besides the standing room tickets cost the equivalent of $1.50.
Rather than classical music, the ensemble danced to a combination of spoken word, folk, and rock. The lyrics and words appeared in English and Czech, so I could understand what the choreographer was trying to convey. I say trying because the songs were about war and lost love, and a myriad of other themes, but they were too vague and new age to enjoy.
The large platform in the center that served as the only set item was underwhelming. Even as the dancers tried to bring meaning to the words, the hip motifs seemed cliche and unartistically developed. Both the lyrics and dance were over ambitious. There were just too many messages, and the dancers struggled to partner dance with the music, and especially the spoken words.
Maybe I'm a snob, but I left at intermission.
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