Concert hall in Prague. Concert halls in Prague

For several centuries, Prague has been famous for its rich musical traditions and offers its residents and guests of the capital a decent selection of classical music concerts, held in the best acoustically and architecturally designed halls in the country.

Rudolfinum and Dvorak Hall

- an exhibition palace of amazing beauty - was opened in 1885 as the House of Artists, and since 1896 the main concert venue of the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra has been located here. Today, one part of the building is dedicated to Art Exhibitions, and the other contains several concert halls, the main one being the Dvořák Hall, famous for its excellent acoustics.

This world-famous concert hall was opened on January 4, 1896, when the Czech Philharmonic performed its third Slavic Rhapsody and the Symphony “From the New World” under the direction of Antonin Dvořák. The hall bears the composer’s name to this day. Since 1918, the Parliament of Czechoslovakia met here, but during the Second World War, the Germans restored the organ in the Dvořák Hall and returned the room to its original purpose. Since then, the Dvorak Hall has been used exclusively for musical purposes.
Today the Dvořák Hall is the home of the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra. Since 1946, concerts of the famous European music festival “Prague Spring” have been held here every year. The capacity of the Dvorak Hall today is 1023 seats.

The small concert hall of the Rudolfinum, called Souk, is used for vocal and instrumental performances.

Public House and Smetana Hall

The most famous Art Nouveau building in Prague is (or the Municipal House), where perhaps the most famous concert hall in Prague is located - the Smetana Hall.

This largest concert hall in the city seats 1,200 people and is used not only for concerts and balls, but also for performances by folk dance and music ensembles. Every year on May 12, the Prague Spring festival opens here, where you can hear works by Brahms, Wagner, Dvorak, Mendelssohn, Mozart and Strauss. Smetana Hall is the seat of the Prague Symphony Orchestra.

The interior of the hall is impressive with the works of the best masters of the early 20th century. On both sides of the stage in the Smetana Hall there are sculptures by Shaloun “Slavic Dances” and “Vysehrad”, and the ceiling is painted by Shpillar. The balconies and boxes are decorated with portraits of Czech composers, and the organ stands out in gilded bronze relief.

In addition to the Smetana Hall, there are several smaller concert halls in the Municipal House. The Mayor's Hall (Primator's Hall) was decorated by the famous artist Alphonse Mucha. The ceiling and walls of the room are decorated with paintings and stucco sculptures on patriotic themes. There is also something to see in the F.L. hall. Rieger (Czech politician).

Perhaps the best hall in Prague for chamber music is located in the complex. Classical music lovers will not leave the Mirror Chapel disappointed. This baroque hall has no analogues in the architecture of the Czech Republic; it underwent restoration in 2011 and now welcomes visitors again.

Mozart and Bertramck Museum

The country estate of the Dashkovs, known as , has become popular in recent years as a venue for chamber music evenings. True, they say that it is quite difficult to get to these evenings.

Not far from the National Theater on a picturesque island is located, which today is the venue for a large number of important cultural and social events, concerts, balls and receptions.

The Lobkovich Palace, built in the mid-16th century, is undoubtedly worth a visit. The palace was recently restored and today it hosts concerts and receptions.

Of course, the above list of concert halls in Prague is far from complete, because the Czechs are big music lovers. It is also worth mentioning the Atrium concert and exhibition complex in Žižkov and the hall in Mala Strana. Concerts are regularly held on the steps, and in the summer on some of them.

Prague has been famous for its theatrical and musical traditions for many generations. Mozart, Smetana, and Dvorak worked within the walls of this city. The buildings of most theaters themselves are landmarks of the city. It is clear that watching a theater production in Czech is very difficult, but symphony concerts, ballet and opera remain. We will talk about the places you need to visit when arriving in Prague.

Prague State Opera.

The building with spacious halls in the neo-Rococo style is one of the most beautiful in Europe. It opened on January 5, 1888, as the Prague Deutsche Stage, with Wagner's opera. Here there are classical productions of ballet and operas based on the works of composers known throughout the world.

National Theater

The most famous theater in the Czech Republic, where not only ballet and opera are performed on stage, but also performances. The troupe of actors is very talented, and the scenery is stunningly beautiful. How wonderful it is to listen to the works of Czech composers in their native walls, where you can feel the unique atmosphere of that time.

Estates Theater

One of the stages of the National Theater is located in a building of stunning beauty. The opening took place in 1783, and in October 1787 its walls saw Mozart himself with the opera Don Giovanni, where he personally conducted the orchestra. Some scenes of the film “Amadeus” by Milash Forman were filmed here.

Public house

The most popular Art Nouveau building in Prague. Architects, sculptors and artists from all over the world worked on the exterior and interior of the building, including Alfonso Mucha. Tourists, for a fee, can book a tour and admire the amazing interiors. The premises of the Public House are used for congresses, concerts, balls and even fashion shows. One of the best concert halls in Prague is located here - the Smetana Hall, where you can hear Mozart, Brahms, Strauss, Mendelssohn, Wagner, etc.

The Mirror Chapel is part of the complex Clementinum. Here is the best hall for chamber music in Prague. Rich gilding, frescoed ceilings, marble walls create an indelible impression, and the incomparable acoustics bring true pleasure. As Mozart once said, the chapel is a must-visit for those who consider themselves a true connoisseur of classical music.

Lobkowice Palace

The building dates back to 1750 in the Renaissance style. Today, there is an exhibition dedicated to Czech history, and a classical music concert begins in the concert hall every day at 13:00.

Classical music is popular in Prague. The capital is famous for its rich musical traditions. Locals and visitors have a wide choice of classical concerts, held in the best halls, both in terms of acoustics and architectural execution.

Smetana Hall

Public house

The largest concert hall in Prague is located in (Obecní dům). The monumental Art Nouveau building, built according to the design of Bolshanek and Polivka, appeared in 1905–12. on the site of a 15th-century royal residence. Initially, it was conceived as a universal public complex for meetings, concerts, and balls.

Now the Public House has six halls for social events. The most famous of them is the B. Smetana Concert Hall (Smetanova síň) with 1,200 seats. It serves as the main concert venue.

Address: náměstí Republiky 1090/5 110 00 Prague 1-Staré Město. Website: obecni-dum.cz.

Rudolfinum

Mirror Chapel in the Clementinum

Villa Bertramka

Lobkowitz Palace

Atrium

Concert Hall "Atrium"

The Atrium concert and exhibition hall in the Žižkov district (Atrium na Žižkově) is located on Tchaikovsky Street, in the building of a former Baroque church. In the seventies of the 20th century, the temple was reconstructed. A concert hall with 120 seats was opened in the central nave. An exhibition gallery was equipped in the eastern part of the church. The Atrium regularly hosts musical events, holiday programs, classical and ethnic music concerts.

Address: Čajkovského 12/12a, 130 00 Praha 3-Žižkov. Website: atriumzizkov.cz.

Hall of the Church of St. Nicholas, photo by Ben Scicluna

O2 Arena

Of course, it is not possible to fit all the capital's concert halls on this list. But I also want to highlight:

• hall named after Manesa in (Klášter sv. Anežky České)
  Address: U Milosrdných 17, Prague 1. Website: ngprague.cz;
• (Dům U Kamenneho zvonu). Concerts of State Opera soloists and foreign stars take place here.
  Address: Staroměstské náměstí 605/13, 110 00 Praha;
• (Lichtenštejnský palác).
  Address: Malostranské nám 13., Prague 1;
• Nostický salon
  Address: (Nostický palác), Maltézské náměstí 471/1, 118 00 Praha;
• The Na Můstku Theater holds classical music concerts.
  Address: Na Můstku 3, Prague 1;
• Tipsport Arena (on the territory). Popular music concerts take place here.
  Address: Výstaviště 67, 170 90 Praha 7, Holešovice;
• churches: (Kostel svatého Jakuba Většího), St. Thomas (Kostel svatého Tomáše), (Stare Mesto) (Kostel svatého Mikuláše (Staré Město)), (Kostel Panny Marie Ustavičné Pomoci a Božské prozřetelnosti), (Kostel svatého Františka z Assisi), (kostel svaté Voršily), (T ýnský church ). At the height of the tourist season, organ concerts are held here;
• classical music concerts are held in the summer months in the historical buildings of Prague Castle: in (Bazilika svatého Jiří), in (Míčovna), in (Královská zahrada), in (Španělský sál);
• as well as open-air concerts in the gardens: (Valdštejnská zahrada), Maltese (Maltézská zahrada), (Zahrada Na Valech);
• There are regular concerts on the steps.

Map of Prague concert halls

Public house

Rudolfinum

Mirror Chapel of the Clementinum

Villa Bertramka

Zofin Palace

Lobkowitz Palace

Church of St. Nicholas (Mała Strana)

Hall named after Manesa in the Anege Monastery

House At the Stone Bell

Liechtenstein Palace

Nostitsky salon

Theater Na Můstku

Tipsport Arena

Church of St. Yakuba

Church of St. Thomas

Church of St. Nicholas (Stare Mesto)

Church of the Virgin Mary at Theatines

Church of St. Francis of Assisi

Church of St. Ursula

Tyn Temple

Basilica of St. George

Royal Garden

Spanish hall

Wallenstein Garden

Maltese Garden

Garden on the Walls

National Museum

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ATRIUM

Prague 3, st. Tchaikovsky (Cajkovskeho) 12, tel. 222 721 838
http://www.atrium.zde.cz

BERTAMKA (BERTAMKA)

Prague 5, st. Mozartova 169, tel. 257 318 461
http://www.bertramka.com

CLAM GALLASUV PALAC (PALAC OF CLAM GALLAS)

Prague 1, st. Gusova 20, tel. 236 002 019
http://www.ahmp.cz

DUMU KAMENNEHOZVONU (HOUSE AT THE STONE BELL)

Prague 1, Staromestska pl. (Staromestske namesti) I 3, tel. 224 827 526
http://www.ahmp.cz

FOERSTROVA SIN (HALL NAMED AFTER FOERSTROV)

Prague 1, st. Pstrossova 17, tel. 241 711 791
http://roerstrovkawebpark.cz

CHODOVSKA VODNI TVRZ (CHODOVSKA WATER FORTRESS)

LICHTENSTEJNSKY PALAC SAL BOHUSLAVA MARTINU (LICHTENSTEIN PALACE HALL NAMED AFTER BOHUSLAVA MARTINU)

Prague 1, Malostranska pl. (Malostranske namesti) 1 3, tel. 257 534 206, tel. 257 535 568
http://www.hamu.cz

LOBKOVICKY PALAC (LOBKOVICKY PALAC)

Prague 1, st. Jiřská Uirskai 3, Prague Castle, tel. 233 354 467
http://www.nm.cz

NARODNI DUM NA VINOHRADECH (NATIONAL HOUSE ON VINEGRADES)

NARODNI MUZEUM HISTORICKE SCHODISTE (NATIONAL MUSEUM OF HISTORICAL STAIRWAY)

OBECNSH DUM SMETANOVA SIN (PUBLIC HOUSE HALL NAMED AFTER SMETANA)

PALAC AKROPOLIS (AKROPOLIS PALACE)

Prague 3, st. Kubelikova 1548/27, tel. 296 330 911
http://palacakropolis.cz

PALAC LUCERNA - VELKY SAL (LUCERNA PALACE GREAT HALL)

PALAC ZOFIN (PALAC ZOFIN)

Prague 1, Slovansky island 226, tel. 222 924 112
http://www.zofin.cz

PRAZSKY HRAD - SPANELSKY SAL (PRAGUE CITY SPANISH HALL)

Prague 1, Prague Castle, tel. 224 373 668
http://www.hrad.cz

RUDOLFINUM DVORAKOVA SIN (RUDOLFINUM - DVORAK HALL)

SAZKA ARENA (SAZKA ARENA) - MULTIFUNCTIONAL INDOOR STADIUM

Prague 9, st. Ocelarskal (Ocelarskal 46020, tel. 266 121 122
http://www.sazkaarena.cz

T-MOBILE ARENA (TMOBILE ARENA) - MULTIFUNCTIONAL INDOOR STADIUM

ZRCADLOVA KAPLE KLEMENTINA (MIRROR CAPELLA CLEMENTINUM)

KOSTEL SV. FR ANTISK AZASSISI (CHURCH OF ST. FRANTISHEK OF ASSISI)

KOSTEL SV. JAKUBA (ST. JACOB'S CHURCH)

KOSTEL SV. JIUI (CHURCH OF ST. Elijah)

KOSTEL SV. MARTINA VE ZDI (CHURCHEL OF ST. MARTIN IN THE WALL)

KOSTEL SV. MIKULASE (ST. NICHOLAS CHURCH)

KOSTEL SV. SALVATORA (CHURCH OF ST. SALVATTOR)

KOSTEL SV. SIMONA A JUDY (CBB CHURCH OF SIMON AND JUDES)

KOSTEL SV.VAVRINCE (CHURCH OF ST. LAWRENCE)

Information on pre-sale tickets, other theatres, concert halls and programs can be obtained from the Prague Information Service.

The Rudolfinum on Jan Palach Square in Prague is a world-famous concert hall and home stage of the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra. The area of ​​Rudolfinum is 8000 m2. The building has as many as 80 rooms, including two huge concert halls. One of the halls is dedicated to Antonin Dvorak, the leader of the orchestra. Together with the National Theater and Museum, the Rudolfinum forms a unique triad of cultural life in the capital.

NAVIGATION

Story

The Rudolfinum building in the neo-Renaissance style was built in 1876-84, the project was financed by the largest banks. The creators of the project did not intend to limit Rudolfinum to the musical sphere. Initially, the building was planned as a house of art and was also supposed to house the largest art gallery.

The project was named in honor of the heir to the Czech crown, Rudolf.

In Czechoslovakia, until the Nazi occupation began, the building served as the home of the National Assembly of Deputies. During this period, the appearance of Rudolfinum changed noticeably due to technical needs.

The Nazis again made Rudolfinum a concert hall. For the occupiers, his stage became one of the mouthpieces of the propaganda of the Third Reich.

During the reconstruction of the building, it was ordered to dismantle the statue of Mendelssohn. There were no signatures, and workers accidentally sent a statue of Wagner, the composer Hitler loved, to the landfill. In the chaos, members of the resistance managed to save the monument to Mendelssohn.

After the Czech Republic came under the influence of the Soviet Union, Rudolfinum became a House of Artists for a long time. When independence returned to the country, the cultural monument was restored to its true meaning. After World War II, the Rudolfinum hosted the Prague Spring festival for the first time, one of the main events in the world of academic music.

Concert hall

After the Velvet Revolution, the Rudolfinum again became the main concert hall in Prague and the home of the Czech Philharmonic. The sculptures of famous musicians on the façade of the building were restored. The architects added new design elements that corresponded to the original ideas of their colleagues in the 19th century - statues of lions, sphinxes and muses. External lighting was installed, consisting of more than 4,000 lamps.

Now in the Dvojak Hall, more than a thousand spectators can enjoy the concert. The acoustics of the room are at the highest level.

The pride of the modern Rudolfinum is the German organ from 1884.

Gallery

The gallery consists of one large and three small halls. Now there is no permanent collection of exhibits here. Instead, the gallery serves as an exhibition hall. Despite the historical significance of the building, the gallery displays paintings by artists of our time. Also in Rudolfinum you can find a cinema hall and a cafe where you can have a drink or snack after the concert.

Address, opening hours

Rudolfinum is located in Prague at Alšovonábřeží 79/12. You can get there by tram 17 or 18, or by metro. The stop in both cases is Staroměstská.

The gallery's opening hours are from 10-00 to 18-00, on Thursdays - until 20-00. Tickets to the gallery cost 100-150 CZK.

Concerts on weekdays begin at half past eight, on weekends - at twelve o'clock in the afternoon. Ticket prices reach thousands of Czech crowns. Both the gallery and concert halls offer a 50% discount for students and senior citizens. Children under fifteen years of age can enter for free.

Hotels nearby

Classical music lovers can stay in hotels located near Rudolfinum:

• Zatecka N°14. Located in the Josefov quarter, half an hour's drive from Vaclav Havel Airport. Here you will find family rooms and excellent Italian coffee. Couples especially rate the hotel highly;
• Residence U Malvaze. Address – Karlova 10. The best choice for those who come not only to see historical sights, but also to try Czech beer. A variety of beers and snacks are served here. In fine weather, breakfast is served in the hotel garden;
• U Páva, located at U Lužického Semináře 30. A universal option. There are family rooms and a small club for guests on the ground floor. The local wine list will interest even experienced sommeliers;
• Residence Glamor Premium. You will stop at 23 Pařížská. From the balconies of this hotel you will have a beautiful view of old Prague. Each room includes a personal coffee machine.