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10. 12. 2025

Michal Fanta’s photographs from Prague Spring 2025 have been nominated for the prestigious Czech Press Photo award

Michal Fanta has been nominated for the prestigious Czech Press Photo 2025 award for his photographs from Prague Spring 2025. Congratulations, we are delighted! The winners will be announced on...

04. 12. 2025

Yannick Nézet-Séguin and the Chamber Orchestra of Europe today at the Prague Spring Advent Concert

One of the world’s foremost conductors, Yannick Nézet-Séguin – Music Director of the Metropolitan Opera in New York and the Philadelphia Orchestra and the Artistic Director of Orchestre Métropolitain de...

02. 12. 2025

Robert Hanč Appointed Director of the Prague Spring Festival from 1 January, 2026

At its meeting on 1 December 2025, the festival’s Board of Directors appointed Robert Hanč, until now General Manager and Artistic Director of the Czech Philharmonic, as the new Director of...

27. 11. 2025

Knoxville: Summer of 1915. The autobiographical story of James Agee that inspired Samuel Barber

As part of the Prague Spring 2026 Debut, Samuel Barber’s charming composition for soprano and orchestra, based on a text by American writer and journalist James Agee, will be performed. Writer...

26. 11. 2025

Who will be the hero of the twelfth Prague Spring Debut?

Since 2014, Prague Spring has seen eleven exciting Prague Spring Debuts, a project supporting young conductors, which was founded by Jiří Bělohlávek. The twelfth festival hero will be Ondřej Soukup,...

24. 11. 2025

Do you study music? Don’t miss the chance to work with the world-class artists for free at Prague Spring 2026

Do not miss masterclasses at Prague Spring Festival 2026 🫶 May 13 Barthold Kuijken (flute & traverso)May 14 Joonas Ahonen (piano)May 24 Belcea Quartet (string quartet)May 30 Ensemble Modern (contemporary music)May...

19. 11. 2025

Are you a fan of black and white keys? Check out our tips for piano concerts at the Prague Spring 2026

May 14 Competition Final: Piano | A hearty serving of music will be presented in a romantic spirit. Accompanied by a large symphony orchestra, famous concertos by Chopin, Rachmaninoff, Brahms,...

19. 11. 2025

An interest in the Rudolf Firkušný Piano Festival was once again record-breaking, with concert halls filled to almost 100% capacity

Dear friends of Prague Spring, interest in the Rudolf Firkušný Piano Festival was once again record-breaking, with concert halls filled to almost 100% capacity. We would like to thank all...

12. 11. 2025

New album by Jan Bartoš and Petr Popelka has been released, featuring a live recording from the Prague Spring Festival

On Friday, November 7, Supraphon released pianist Jan Bartoš‘s new album, which connects the work of two exceptional composers – Ludwig van Beethoven and Anton Reicha. The album features a...

08. 11. 2025

The Rudolf Firkušný Piano Festival is beginning. The opening concert by Jan Lisiecki will be broadcast live on Czech Radio Vltava

Today, November 8, the 13th Rudolf Firkušný Piano Festival begins with a recital by Canadian pianist Jan Lisiecki in the Dvořák Hall of the Rudolfinum. The sold-out concert can be...