Concert HAMU80 - (Academy of Performing Arts)

A gala concert to mark the 80th anniversary of the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague

commemorates eight decades of the institution’s existence, during which it has played a fundamental role in shaping the Czech artistic and cultural landscape. The opening reception will take place in the Orchestral Hall at 6.30 pm.             

Program:

• Bohuslav Martinů (1890–1959) | Vigilie (H 382) pro sólové varhany
  Pavel Svoboda - varhany
• Václav Riedlbauch (1947–2017) | Allegri e pastorali (1976) pro dechové kvinteto
  Studenti dechové katedry HAMU
• Pavel Bořkovec (1894–1972) | Smyčcový kvartet 
  Pedagog HAMU v letech 1946–1967
  Studenti strunné katedry HAMU
• Marek Kopelent (1932–2023) | Cantus rogans pro violoncello 
  Pedagog HAMU v letech 1990–2023, emeritní profesor katedry skladby
  David Pěruška - violoncello
• Petr Eben (1929–2007) | Moto ostinato (Nedělní hudba)
  Pedagog HAMU v letech 1990–1994
  Pavel Svoboda - varhany

Important: 

• No assigned seating. Seating on a first–come, first–served basis. 
• 15 min. intermission
• Dress code: casual 
• Program subject to change 

Concerts in the Smetana Hall - Municipal House 

Liechtenstein Palace (Malostranské sq.) - Bohuslav Martinů Hall

The impressive Liechtenstein Palace: the seat of the Prague Academy of Music and a favourite concert venue

The Liechtenstein Palace was built on the grounds of five city houses in 1591 and rebuilt in the Classical style in the 18th century. The princely family of Liechtenstein gradually lost interest in the Palace and sold it to the Earl of Ledebour. Later on, the Palace housed many different institutions, until finally in the 1980s it was acquired by the Academy of Musical Arts. 

It was beautifully reconstructed and adjusted for the purposes of the Academy. Nowadays, the Liechtenstein Palace is literally full of music! The Liechtenstein Palace is protected as a cultural monument of the Czech Republic.

How to get there:

• Accessibility by public transport:
  tram -  Malostranské náměstí stop
• Nearest car parking:
  Malostranské Square (upper part)

Important: 

Look for the Lichtenstein Palace opposite St. Nicholas Church in Malostranské náměstí (Lesser Town Square).