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Concerts take places in Prague historic spots - Municipal House at Namesti Republiky square, near to the metro station "Namesti republiky" ( line B ), Bethlehem Chapel at Bethlehem square and St. George´s Basilica at Prague Castle. All programmes are performed by Prague Royal Symphonic Orchestra or Prague Royal Orchestra under artistic leader Mis. Jitka Horska and conductor Mr. Jaroslav Vodòansky.

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1) The Municipal House represents the most significant feature of the Prague Art Nouveau period, and which is also the seat of the Prague Symphonic Orchestra. The concert halls of the Municipal House is one of Prague´s most impressive and  significant concert halls, primarly due to superior acoustic and its magnificient Art Nouveau interior. The building is crowned by the outstanding decor created by most of the prominent Czech artists of the day, namely the painters and the sculptors: Alfons Mucha, Max Svabinsky, Frantisek Zenisek, Bohumil Kafka, Josef Vaclav Myslbek. The Municipal House is situated in the center of Prague at Namesti Republiky square, near to the metro station "Namesti republiky" ( line B ). Concerts halls are heated / air conditioned. No barrier to entry for handicapped. Lift.

1) The Theare Hybernia   is situated in the center of Prague at Namesti Republiky square, near to the metro station "Namesti republiky" ( line B ), opposite Municipal House. Concerts halls are heated / air conditioned. No barrier to entry for handicapped. Lift. Theatre was reopened after successful reconstruction in december 2006.

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2) The St. George´s Basilica at Prague Castle is one of the oldest church buildings in Prague. Despite numerous restorations this monastery dates back to the year 920 and ranks great monuments of Romanesque architecture in Bohemia. Several Czech princes of the house of Premyslid, including the founder of basilica, Prince Vratislav, are buried here. The tomb of St. Ludmila a patron saint of the Bohemia Lands, is located in the chapel. In the year 973 the convent of St. Geoge was founded at the basilica. It was the first convent of Benedictine nuns in Bohemia. It´s abbess was always chosen from the family of the sovereign or a high noble. It now houses the early Bohemian art collection of the National Galery.No barrier to entry for handicapped.

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3) Bethlehem Chapel the first cathedral of preacher in europe, was originally built in the years 1391 to 1394. The historical building is one of the national and culture treasures of Prague. The building has a long and rich background. The preacher Jan Hus operated the chapel from 1402 to 1413. Recently after this period, the Bethlehem chapel was affiliated with the Czech Technical University and from 1638 to 1661 the Chapel was actually the property of the University. For the tradition of University the Bethlehem Chapel became a ceremonial hall of the Czech Technical Uniersity in Prague. It is a pleasure that we are able to offer the concerts in the beautiful and historically imporant Bethlehem Chapel.No barrier to entry for handicapped.Concert hall is heated.

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4) Prague Royal Symphonic Orchestra and Prague Royal Orchestra was founded in 1997 at the National Theatre and the State Opera House. Its consists of highly experienced,  professional musicians from the National Theatre, the State Opera House, Czech Radio, the Prague Symphonic Orchestra and the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra. Throughout the entire period of its existence, it has been a part of both Czech and international musical culture.
 

Jaroslav Vodnansky -  conductor and artistic director  After  graduating from the Prague Conservatory, Mr. Vodnansky studied at the Prague Academy of Musical Arts . He was also the founder, and for long time, the principal  conductor of the Philharmonic Orchestra in Ceske Budejovice. Together with the Royal Prague Symphonic Orchestra, Mr. Vodnansky has performed numerous successful done concerts in the USA, Japan, and  South Korea, as well as in most of the European countries, including Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Denmark, Belgium, France and Spain. He has also conducted a number of live broadcast concerts on Czech TV and radio, and has been involved in CD recordings og classical music.Mr. Vodnansky was honoured with title of professor and curently lectures at the Prague Conservatory.


Come and enjoy the best and most beautiful concert in Prague together with the Prague Royal Symphonic Orchestra and Prague Royal Orchestra.

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.PROGRAMME-GALA CONCERT-THE BEST SELECTION OF CLASSIC   by PragueRoyalOrchestra

G.F. Handel
- Selection from the "FIREWORKS MUSIC" - Rejoings, Boureé, Minuet
A.Vivaldi - SIMFONIA IN  G - Allergo, Andante, Allergo
J.S.Bach - AIR - From the 3rd suite for the orchestra
W.A.Mozart - Serenade G DUR   "A  LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC" K. V.  525 - Allergo, Romance (Andante), Menuetto(Allegretto), Rondo (Allegro)
A. Dvorak - TWO WALZES - A dur, D dur
P.I. Tchaikovsky - SERENADE IN C MAJOR FOR STRING OP. 48 - Pezzo in forma di    sonatina, Valse, Elegie, Finale ( Tema russo )                                                       Conductor: Jaroslav Vodnansky ( Libor Mathauser, Jan Svejkovsky )
.PROGRAMME-B. SMETANA, A. DVORAK by PragueRoyalSymphony Orchestra

B.Smetana -  MY COUNTRY - VLTAVA - A cycle of symphonic poems
A. Dvorak - FROM THE NEW WORLD - Symphony No. 9., E-Minor, OP. 95
Conductor: Jaroslav Vodnansky
.PROGRAMME-W.A. MOZART, A. VIVALDI  by PragueRoyalOrchestra

W.A.Mozart -  DIVERTIMENTO - D DUR, KV 136 - Allegro, Andante, Presto
A. Vivaldi - FOUR SEASONS - Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
Solists:  J. Tomasek, M. Dvorska, R. Patocka
.PROGRAMME-W.A. MOZART, F. SCHUBERT, L.VAN. BEETHOVEN  by PragueRoyalSymphonyOrchestra

W.A.Mozart -  DON GIOVANI - Ouverture from the opera
F.Schubert -  SYMPHONY No. 8 - IN B- MINOR - Unfinished                                          L. Van Beethoven - PIANO CONCERTO - OP. 73 In E- Flat Major, Emperor
Conductor: Jaroslav Vodnansky
Piano Solists:  
.PROGRAMME-CASTLE GALA CONCERT-MUSIC OF PRAGUE CASTLE   by PragueRoyalOrchestra

W.A.Mozart -  DIVERTIMENTO - D DUR, KV 136 - Allegro, Andante, Presto
E. Grieg - HODLBERG´S SUITE, OP.40 - Preludium, Sarabande, Gavotte, Air, Rigaudon
J. Sibelius - ROMANZE IN C, OP.42
A. Dvorak - TWO WALZES - A dur, D dur
P.I. Tchaikovsky - SERENADE IN C MAJOR FOR STRING OP. 48 - Pezzo in forma di    sonatina, Valse, Elegie, Finale ( Tema russo )                                                       Conductor: Jaroslav Vodnansky ( Libor Mathauser, Jan Svejkovsky )
.PROGRAMME-CASTLE GALA CONCERT-MUSIC OF PRAGUE CASTLE   by PragueRoyalOrchestra

J. Pachelbel -  CANON IN D                                                                                       W. A. Mozart -  DIVERTIMENTO - D DUR, KV 136 - Allegro, Andante, Presto
A. Vivaldi - FOUR SEASONS - Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
Solists:  J. Tomasek, M. Dvorska, R. Patocka
.PROGRAMME-MUSIC OF PRAGUE CASTLE-FAMOUS SERENADES  by PragueRoyalOrchestra

W. A. Mozart -  SERENADE G MAJOR, KV 525 "A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC" - Allegro, Romance, Menuetto, Reondo                                                                                            P. I. Tchaikovsky -  SERENADE IN C MAJOR FOR STRINGS OP.48 - Pezzo in forma di Sonatina, Valse, Elegie, Finale
A. Dvorak - SERENADE IN D MINOR FOR STRINGS OP.22 - Moderato, Tempo di Valse, Scherzo, Larghetto, Finale
Conductor: Jaroslav Vodnansky ( Libor Mathauser, Jan Svejkovsky )
.PROGRAMME-CASTLE GALA CONCERT-THE BEST SELECTION OF CLASSIC   by PragueRoyalOrchestra

G.F. Handel
- Selection from the "FIREWORKS MUSIC" - Rejoings, Boureé, Minuet
A.Vivaldi - SIMFONIA IN  G - Allergo, Andante, Allergo
J.S.Bach - AIR - From the 3rd suite for the orchestra
W.A.Mozart - Serenade G DUR   "A  LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC" K. V.  525 - Allergo, Romance (Andante), Menuetto(Allegretto), Rondo (Allegro)
A. Dvorak - TWO WALZES - A dur, D dur                                                                      E. Grieg - TWO ELEGIAC MELODIES OP.34 - Heart´s Wounds, Last Spring
P.I. Tchaikovsky - SERENADE IN C MAJOR FOR STRING OP. 48 - Pezzo in forma di    sonatina, Valse, Elegie, Finale ( Tema russo )                                                       Conductor: Jaroslav Vodnansky ( Libor Mathauser, Jan Svejkovsky )
.PROGRAMME-W.A. Mozart, A. Saliery by PragueRoyalOrchestra and PragueSingersChorus

A. Salieri
SUUB TUUM PRAESIDIUM
W. A. Mozart - Requiem D minor KV626
Requiem, Dies Irae, Tuba mirum, Rex tremendae, Recordare, Cofutatis, Lacrimosa, Domine Jesu,Hostias, Sanctus, Benedictus, Agnus Dei
Conductor: Jaroslav Vodnansky
Choirmaster: Stanislav Mistr
Solists:    Canto: Mrs. Jana Jonasova (Czech National Artist)
               Alt: Mrs. Anna Bortlova
               Tenor: Mr. Martin Fox
               Bass: Mr. Petr Dolejsi
.PROGRAMME-THE BEST OF CLASSIC  by PragueRoyalOrchestra

J. S. Bach
Art of the fugue - fugue in D Minor
W.A. Mozart
- DIVERTIMENTO IN B FLAT MAJOR, KV 137-andante, allegro di molto, allegro assai
F. Schubert - THREE GERMAN DANCES
G. Bizet - L´ARLESIENE - adagiotto and Farandole, Intermezzo from the Opera Carmen
A. Dvorak - TWO WALTZES op. 54-A major, D major
P.I. Tchaikovsky - SERENADE in C major for strings, op. 48-pezzo in forma di Sonatina, Valse, Elegie, Finale KING ARTUR, suite for strings

Conductor: Jaroslav Vodnansky, Libor Mathauser

              

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