Soprano, trumpet and the great organ of St. Nicholas — from Bach's Toccata to the world's favourite love songs, on Prague's Old Town Square.
A soprano soloist of the National Theatre in Prague, the solo trumpeter of the Prague State Opera and a leading Czech organist join forces for an hour that moves from majestic organ toccatas to beloved romantic songs from world-famous musicals and movies.
St. Nicholas Church on the Old Town Square is renowned for some of the finest acoustics in Prague. Built in 1732–1737 by Kilian Ignaz Dientzenhofer, this Baroque masterpiece has hosted a long and popular tradition of classical concerts.
Program
J. S. Bach - Toccata and Fugue in D minor
Ch.-M. Widor - Toccata in F major
A. Vivaldi - Gloria
Romantic and love songs from world-famous musicals and movies
Performed by
Zuzana Kopřivová - soprano (soloist of the National Theatre)
František Bílek - trumpet (solo trumpeter of the State Opera)
Michal Hanzal - organ, piano
Important Information
Duration: 60 minutes
Dress code: casual
Discounts: students and seniors, children 11-15; 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.