Celebrate Christmas with Vivaldi's Four Seasons, beloved carols and Smetana's Moldau at St. Salvator Church in Prague's Klementinum.
St. Salvator Church, the main church of the Klementinum complex, forms a grand entrance to Prague's Old Town from Charles Bridge. Construction began in 1578 and continued in stages until 1714, developing from Renaissance origins into its Baroque form. The church houses two magnificent organs and regularly hosts classical concerts.
Program
J. F. Wade – Adeste Fideles
A. Vivaldi – The Four Seasons (Spring & Winter)
A. Dvořák – Fugue in G minor
G. F. Handel – Messiah – Famous Aria
J. S. Bach – Toccata and Fugue in D minor
F. Schubert – Ave Maria
B. Smetana – The Moldau (Vltava)
L. van Beethoven – Symphony No. 5 (Destiny): Allegro
Czech and European Christmas Carols
F. X. Gruber – Silent Night
Performed by
Royal Czech Orchestra (chamber cast)
The beginnings of the Royal Orchestra date back to the second half of the 17th century, to the reign of Leopold I, King of Bohemia and Holy Roman Emperor, who was a generous patron of the orchestra and a composer himself. The orchestra was re-established after the Velvet Revolution of 1989. Today, it consists of acclaimed professional musicians from the Czech Republic.
Marie Fajtová - soprano
Viktor Mazáček - solo violin
Robert Hugo - organ
Important Information
Duration: 60 minutes
No intermission
Dress code: casual
Discounts: students (15-26 with a valid student card) and seniors (65+); children 3-14 half price; children up to 2 are admitted free of charge
Seats are not numbered - open seating within your price category
The church is heated in winter, but warm clothing is recommended.