Jiří Jakeš (born 1967, Jihlava) is a Czech conductor, choirmaster, music educator, and composer. He studied choral conducting at Masaryk University in Brno and has served as chief conductor of the Gustav Mahler Philharmonic in Jihlava since 2003. Alongside conducting, he composes and arranges music for symphony orchestra. In 2017 he received the Jihlava City Award for his long-term artistic contribution.
The Chamber Orchestra of the G. Mahler Philharmonic Jihlava and organist Lukáš Dvořák present a programme of classical compositions for organ and strings from Bach to Brixi.
A concert blending Mozart's music with the story of the composer's encounter with Czech soprano Josephine Duškova in Prague, 1787. Featuring the chamber orchestra, conductor Jiří Jakeš, and soprano Miroslava Časarová.
Summer concert by the Chamber Orchestra of the G. Mahler Philharmonic Jihlava, featuring classical and film music. Conducted by Jiří Jakeš and hosted by Vladimír Holeš.
Summer concert by the Chamber Orchestra of the G. Mahler Philharmonic Jihlava, conducted by Jiří Jakeš, featuring classical works and film melodies.
