Vivaldi Four Seasons in Old Prague
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
G. Bizet: Overture from the opera Carmen
G. F. Händel: Lascia ch´io pianga (from the opera Rinaldo and from the movie Farinelli
F. X. Brixi: Prelude in C Major
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B. M. Černohorský: Toccata in C Major
W. A. Mozart: Lacrimosa (from „Requiem“)
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W. A. Mozart: Ave verum corpus
W. A. Mozart: Divertimento D Major (selection)
F. Schubert: Ave Maria
A. Dvořák: Slavonic Dance No. 8
A. Dvořák: Biblical song No. 10
J. S. Bach: Toccata and Fugue in D minor
A. Dvořák: Rusalka´s aria (from the opera Rusalka)
A. Vivaldi: Four Seasons (Spring and Winter)
G. Rossini: Una voce poco fa (from the opera 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.
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Dec 25 WednesdayFestive Christmas Concert
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Dec 26 ThursdayChristmas Concert In Old Prague
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Dec 27 FridayFestive Christmas Concert
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Dec 28 SaturdayChristmas Concert In Old Prague
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Dec 29 SundayFestive Christmas Concert
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Dec 30 MondayChristmas Concert In Old Prague
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Dec 31 TuesdayFestive Christmas Concert
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Jan 1 WednesdayVivaldi Four Seasons
Time: 16:30
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