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Czech Philharmonic ⬩ Open Air Concert
The traditional Open Air Concert returns to Prague's Hradčany Square after two years! This year's programme, which as usual is to close the concert season of the Czech Philharmonic in a light-hearted way, has been prepared by British conductor Wayne Marshall in the spirit of jazz, film and musical inspirations.
Programme
Leonard Bernstein
Candide, opera overture (5')
George Gershwin
An American in Paris (18')
John Williams
Across the Stars. Love Theme from Star Wars: Episode II (7')
Leonard Bernstein
Three Dances Episodes from the musical On the Town (11')
Dance of the Great Lover
Pas de deux
Times Square Ballets
Arturo Márquez
Danzón No. 2 (10')
Pablo de Sarasate
Zigeunerweisen (Gypsy Airs) for violin and orchestra, Op. 20 (9')
Moderato – Lento – Un poco più lento – Allegro molto vivace
George Gershwin
Cuban overture (10')
Performers
Jan Mráček violin
Wayne Marshall conductor
Marek Eben host
Czech Philharmonic
Orchestra of the Year 2022
The Czech Philharmonic is among the ten ensembles nominated for the prestigious Gramophone Classical Music Awards alongside colleagues from Vienna, Oslo and London. The winner of the award will be decided by a public vote, which you can also take part in.
Vote for your favourite orchestra here.
Admission to the Open Air Concert is free, limited seating is available, no reservations are possible. Most of the audience is standing. Large screens are available. We look forward to seeing you!
The soloist is the excellent violinist and concertmaster of the Czech Philharmonic Jan Mráček, who received the Jiří Bělohlávek Award for yung musicians at last Open Air Concert. This year, too, the prize will be awarded - after all, this concert is traditionally dedicated to the former chief conductor every year. You can also look forward to the moderation of Marek Eben.
Prague — Hradčany Square
6/22/2022 Wednesday 8:15 PM
How to buy tickets
Buy onlineFor online shopping you will be redirected to the website of the Czech Philharmonic.
Personally at the Rudolfinum cash desk
Vacancies and other information about the concert will be provided by the Czech Philharmonic's Customer Service.
The concert will take place on Hradčany Square and is free to the public
Customer Service of Czech Philharmonic
Tel.: +420 227 059 227
E-mail: info@czechphilharmonic.cz
