Czech Philharmonic, Janine Jansen

Czech Philharmonic and violinist Janine Jansen: Beethoven and Strauss at Dvořák Hall, Rudolfinum

Reviews say there is no surer way to bring a repertoire piece to life than a Janine Jansen performance. Conductor Jakub Hrůša sets out to prove that what has once been written should not remain frozen as if in a display case. Then the composer Martin Smolka describes his job as reworking old forms in an idiosyncratic manner.

Program:

• Josef Suk
  Dramatic Overture, Op. 4
• Ludwig van Beethoven
  Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 61
• Martin Smolka
  Melancholia is Sitting and Looking Elsewhere  (world premiere, commissioned by the Czech Philharmonic)
• Richard Strauss
  Der Rosenkavalier, suite from the opera, Op. 59

Performing:

Janine Jansen - violin

Jakub Hrůša - conductor
Czech Philharmonic

Important: 

• Dress code: smart casual
• 20 min. intermission
• Please note that the price of the ticket includes a service fee of 10%

Classical music concerts in the Municipal House - Smetana Hall

Rudolfinum - Dvořák Hall

Rudolfinum is the most famous concert building in Prague and the seat of the Czech Philharmonic

The main Dvořák Hall is considered as one of the most beautiful concert halls in Prague with excellent acoustics particularly suitable for symphonic and oratorial, as well as chamber music. There is also a magnificent organ in the Dvořák Hall. Festive atmosphere and great classical music and jazz concerts in Rudolfinum will not let you forget this exceptional venue.

How to get there:

• Accessibility by public transport:
  metro A (green line), Staroměstská stop
  tram - Staroměstská stop
• Nearest car parking:
  Parking Rudolfinum, Alšovo nábřeží 12, Prague 1

Please note:

Disabled entrance: on the left side entry door