The Czech Philharmonic is the country's leading symphony orchestra, based at the Rudolfinum on Alšovo nábřeží in Prague. It was founded in 1894 and gave its first concert on 4 January 1896, conducted by Antonín Dvořák. The orchestra is a state-funded institution under the Ministry of Culture, currently led by chief conductor Semyon Bychkov; Jakub Hrůša takes over from the 2028/2029 season.
Alšovo nábřeží 79/12, 110 00 Praha 1
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A theatrical adaptation of Smetana's Má vlast for the whole family, blending dance, puppetry and visual art.
The Czech Philharmonic performs at the Bratislava Music Festival with conductor Elim Chan and violinist Gilen Shaham, featuring works by Prokofiev, Martinů, Stravinsky, and Dvořák.
A classical concert celebrating Dvořák's Prague with mezzo-soprano Magdalena Kožená and the Czech Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra performing works by Handel and Vivaldi.
Soprano Ivana Kožená and the Czech Philharmonic Quartet perform Dvořák's songs in an intimate chamber arrangement.
The Czech Philharmonic performs Dvořák, Ravel and Smetana with pianist Yunchan Lim and conductor Semjon Byčkov.
The Czech Philharmonic returns to Lucerna with conductor Semyon Bychkov and pianist Yunchan Lim, performing Smetana's Vltava and Dvořák's Seventh Symphony.
The Czech Philharmonic under Semyon Byčkov performs at Helsinki's major festival, featuring Ravel's Piano Concerto with pianist Yunchan Lim and Smetana's "My Homeland".
A joint chamber concert featuring musicians from the Czech Philharmonic and Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra performing works by Berwald and Dvorak.
The Czech Philharmonic under Semyon Bychkov performs in Stockholm, featuring Smetana's "My Homeland" and pianist Yunchan Lim in the first half.
An audio-guided walk through Prague following composer Gustav Mahler's life, visiting nine significant locations where he lived and worked. Complete the route to unlock a bonus reward at Café Rudolfinum.
