Baroque splendor in Prague: the Royal Czech Orchestra performs Vivaldi, Bach, Mozart and more at St. Salvator Church by Charles Bridge.
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. Today it serves as Prague's academic parish and regularly hosts classical concerts.
Program
M. A. Charpentier - Te Deum - Prélude
J. S. Bach - Air on the G String
A. Dvořák - Fugue in G minor for organ
W. A. Mozart - Requiem - Lacrimosa
J. S. Bach - Toccata and Fugue in D minor
A. Vivaldi - The Four Seasons (Spring & Summer)
G. F. Handel - Largo from Xerxes
F. Schubert - Ave Maria
B. Smetana - The Moldau (Vltava)
L. van Beethoven - Symphony No. 5 - Allegro
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.
Eva Müllerová - soprano
Viktor Mazáček (member of the Czech Philharmonic) - solo violin
Robert Hugo (titular organist of St. Salvator Church) - 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 purchased category
The church is heated in winter, but warm clothing is recommended.