Festive Christmas Concert

Sat, Dec 07 2024, 16:30
St. Giles Church
Seating plan No assigned seating
Total price 800 CZK
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An enchanting evening of classical chrismas masterpieces in the heart of Prague

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
M. A. Charpentier – Te Deum
W. A. Mozart – Ave Verum Corpus
F. X. Brixi – Prelude in C Major or B. M. Černohorský – Toccata in C Major
Czech Traditional Carols
F. X. Gruber – Silent Night
J. S. Bach – Toccata and fugue d minor
Ch. Gounod – Ave Maria
A. Corelli – Christmas Pastorale
A. Dvořák
Biblical song No. 4
Biblical song No. 10
A. Vivaldi – Four Seasons (Winter)
J. F. Wade – Adeste Fideles
A. Adam – O Holy Night

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.