The mighty organ of St. Nicholas in the spotlight — famous concertos for organ and orchestra by Bach, Händel, Vivaldi and Mozart on Prague's Old Town Square.
Organist Michal Hanzal and the Camerata Pragensis Orchestra perform the most famous works for organ and orchestra — from Bach's iconic Toccata and Fugue to concertos by Händel and Vivaldi and Mozart's festive church sonata.
St. Nicholas Church on the Old Town Square, one of Prague's finest Baroque buildings, is famous for its excellent acoustics — and its long organ tradition makes it the natural home for a concert like this.
Program
J. S. Bach - Toccata and Fugue in D minor, BWV 565
G. F. Händel - Concerto in F major, Op. 4 No. 4, for organ and orchestra
A. Vivaldi - Concerto in A minor, Op. 3 No. 6
W. A. Mozart - Sonata in C major, KV 336, for organ and string orchestra
Performed by
Michal Hanzal - organ
Camerata Pragensis Orchestra
Important Information
Duration: 60 minutes
Dress code: casual
Discounts: students, seniors and children; children under 10 are admitted free of charge
Seats are not numbered - open seating
In winter and cold weather, the wooden benches are heated by electric panels, and heat lamps warm the remaining seats.