New Year's Gala Concert (2026)

Join us for an enchanting evening of classical music on January 2, 2026 in the prestigious Dvořák Hall at the Rudolfinum. Experience the timeless beauty of masterful compositions performed by world-class musicians in one of Prague's most iconic concert venues. This concert promises to be an unforgettable start to the New Year, celebrating the rich heritage of classical music in a setting renowned for its superb acoustics and elegant ambience.

Program
Bedřich Smetana -  Bartered Bride (Act III “Skočná“)
Antonín Dvořák - Concerto for violin and orchestra A minor op.53

Intermission

Franz von Suppé -  Leichte Kavallerie (Ouverture)
Johann and Josef Strauss - Pizzicato Polka 
Johann Strauss - An der schönen blauen Donau (Waltz) 
Johann Strauss II - Im Kramfenwald (Polka)
Gioacchino Rossini - William Tell (Overture – finale)
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Rondo alla Turca
Johann Strauss II -  Leichtes Blut ( Polka Schnell)
Franz Lehár - Die lustige Witwe („Ballsirenen Walzer“) 
Josef Strauss - Ohne Sorgen (Polka Schnell)
Johann Strauss II -  Tritsch Tratsch Polka   

Performed by
North Czech Philharmonic (60 musicians)
Ocean Chow - violin

North Czech Philharmonic is an internationally recognized orchestra dating back to 1838. The orchestra performs in European cultural centres like Munich, Berlin, Basle, Paris, Valencia, Lisbon, Belgrade, Budapest, Zagreb, Ljubljana, Bordeaux, Toulouse, Grenoble, Madrid, La Valetta, and others. In 2006, the orchestra began cooperating with the prestigious agency Columbia Artists Management New York Inc. The latest project was a tour to Germany with the Lord of the Rings Symphony by Howard Shore with motives of the same film.

Note
Duration: 120 minutes
Dress code: Casual
Senior citizen discount: over 65 years
Student discount: 11 - 26 years old with a valid student identification card