Christmas Concert In Old Prague

Thu, Dec 26 2024, 16:30

St. Giles Church

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About the event

A symphony of timeless elegance: Baroque to Romantic Splendor at St. Giles Church

St. Giles Church has a unique baroque-romantic organ from the 18th century. The organ has 3,500 pipes and is known for its exceptional sound. It is among the favourite concert instruments of leading Czech and foreign musicians. Milos Forman used the interior of the church in his movie Amadeus.

Program
W. A. Mozart – Divertimento in D Major (selection)
J. F. Wade – Adeste Fideles
F. X. Brixi – Prelude in C Major or B. M. Černohorský – Toccata in C Major
W. A. Mozart – Agnus dei (Coronation Mass)
A. Corelli – Christmas Pastorale
F. Schubert – Ave Maria
J. S. Bach – Toccata and fugue in d minor
A. Adam – O Holy Night
J. L. Pierpont – Jingle Bells
A. Dvořák
Biblical song No. 4
Biblical song No. 10
Vivaldi – Four Seasons (Winter)
G. Rossini – Una voce poco fa (from the Opera "The Barber of Seville")

Performed by
Dvořák Symphony Orchestra (chamber cast)
The chamber orchestra will be joined by organ, soprano and violin

The Dvořák Symphony Orchestra was founded in the 1960s on the initiative of top musicians. Its current members are also leading players in the most renowned Czech orchestras (Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, Prague Symphony Orchestra, National Theatre Orchestra and others). The orchestra has performed in most European countries, the USA, Japan and South Korea.

Note
Duration: 65 minutes
Dress Code: Casual
Senior discount: Over 65
Student Discount: 15 - 26 years old with valid student ID
Seats are not numbered - open seating
During the winter, the interior of the church is heated, but it is recommended that you dress in warm clothing when attending the concerts.