Jan Kučera (born 11 October 1977 in Klatovy) is a Czech conductor, composer and pianist regarded as one of the most versatile musicians of his generation. He trained in composition and conducting at the Prague Conservatory and the Academy of Performing Arts (HAMU), and served as chief conductor of the Karlovy Vary Symphony Orchestra from 2015 to 2021. As a conductor he has led over a hundred premieres of works by contemporary composers, while his own operas, ballets and symphonic pieces have been performed by the Czech Philharmonic and the National Theatre in Prague, among others.
In October 2026, the Czech Radio Symphony Orchestra will present the first public performance of Kučera's Violin Concerto at the Rudolfinum; the soloist will be violinist David Pokorný.
In July 2026, Jan Kučera conducted the Czech Radio Symphony Orchestra at the Smetana Litomyšl festival.
In May 2026, Kučera conducted a benefit concert Knights of Talent of the Magdalena Kožená Foundation in the Spanish Hall of Prague Castle.
For the jubilee 100th season of the Czech Radio Symphony Orchestra (2026/2027), a new composition by Jan Kučera is being created on commission from the orchestra.
With the Czech Radio Symphony Orchestra, Kučera recorded 'O sole mio' with violinist Daniel Matoušek for Dvořákova Praha.
Composer Jan Kučera and his jazz trio perform classic jazz standards at Villa Volman. Concert admission includes access to Alžběta Jungrová's exhibition.
The 10th anniversary ZUŠ Open festival showcases talents from basic art schools across the Czech Republic through concerts, exhibitions and theatre performances at hundreds of venues nationwide.
