Collegium Vocale Gent

One of the world's leading vocal ensembles Collegium Vocale Gent at the Church of Saints Simon and Jude

Collegium Vocale Gent returns to Prague after many years with a program of Renaissance masterpieces inspired by remembrance and tribute. At its heart is Jean Richafort's Missa Pro defunctis, a profoundly moving homage to his teacher, Josquin des Prez, whose music also weaves throughout the evening. Performed in the atmospheric Church of Saints Simon and Jude, the concert marks Collegium Vocale Gent's first Prague appearance under the artistic direction of Czech soprano Barbora Kabátková.

Program: 

• Jean Richafort | Missa Pro defunctis 
• Josquin Desprez | Nymphes, nappés
• Josquin Desprez / Alexander Agricola | Fortuna desperata

Performing:

Collegium Vocale Gent
Barbora Kabátková - artistic director

Important: 

• Please note that tickets for this concert will be assigned to you by the organizer within 48 hours of placing your order. You will receive your tickets by e-mail. 
• Tickets purchased for this concert can not be transferred, exchanged, or refunded unless the event is cancelled
• No ticket discounts provided
• No intermission

Opera and ballet performances in Prague

Sts. Simon and Jude Church

Beautiful Sts. Simon and Jude Church in Prague Old Town serves as a concert hall

Amicable and uplifting atmosphere of the Sts. Simon and Jude Church is the ideal place to enjoy masterpieces of classical and sacred music. The Church of Sts. Simon and Jude is unique by its initiation - it is the only Prague church dedicated to the apostolic pair, Simon and Jude Taddeas.

The church was founded in 1354 as a hospital chapel and later rebuilt as a hall church with niches and chapels. The late Renaissance church served as a temple of Czech Brethren. In 1620, during recatholisation of the whole country, the Emperor donated the church to the Order of Merciful Brothers.

How to get there:

• Accessibility by Prague public transport:
  metro A (green line) - Staroměstská station
  tram - Právnická fakulta stop
• Nearest car parking:
  Rudolfinum Parking, Alšovo nábřeží, Prague 1