15th International Organ Festival - Jaroslav Tůma

Name: 15th International Organ Festival - Jaroslav Tůma
Start: 2026-08-18T19:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-08-18T21:00:00+02:00
Location: Metropolitní kapitula u sv. Víta v Praze, Hrad III. nádvoří 48/2

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 · 19:00

Metropolitní kapitula u sv. Víta v Praze, Hrad III. nádvoří 48/2, Prague

classical culture

Czech organist Jaroslav Tůma performs on Tuesday, 18 August 2026 at St. Vitus Cathedral on Prague Castle, home to the Metropolitan Chapter - one of the oldest ecclesiastical institutions in Bohemia. The programme features works by Klička, Janáček and Eben, sounding within a space of rich history and architecture. Tůma takes the stage at the 15th International Organ Festival in this iconic venue. The concert begins at 19:00 and forms part of his tour across Czech cities this season.

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About the venue: Metropolitní kapitula u sv. Víta v Praze, Hrad III. nádvoří 48/2

The Metropolitan Chapter at St. Vitus Cathedral is one of the oldest ecclesiastical institutions in Bohemia, established in the Middle Ages alongside the cathedral at Prague Castle. The Chapter administers the cathedral and its treasures, including the St. Wenceslas Chapel. Occasional religious and cultural events tied to the liturgical calendar take place here.

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About: Jaroslav Tůma

Born in Prague, Jaroslav Tůma ranks among the leading interpreters of historical keyboard instruments worldwide - equally at home on the organ, harpsichord, clavichord and pianoforte, and celebrated for his live improvisations. A professor at Prague's Academy of Performing Arts, he has released more than sixty solo recordings and performs regularly at festivals across Europe and beyond.

64+

solo recordings (CD)

1990-present

professor AMU Praha

Tour

PrahaBratislavaBorovanyJablonec nad NisouČeský KrumlovKarlovy Vary

Tracks

Goldbergovy variace, BWV 988 (J. S. Bach)recorded in two versions - for harpsichord and for two clavichords

Historické varhany ČechCD series for Supraphon documenting historic organs from the Renaissance to the 20th century

Varhanní improvizace / Má vlastimprovisations on themes from Smetana's symphonic poem, released on Arta Records

Umění fugy, BWV 1080 (J. S. Bach)part of an extensive Bach cycle recorded for Arta Records

36 fug pro klavír (Antonín Rejcha)recording on a historic pianoforte by Anton Walter

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