Czech Philharmonic, Simon Rattle

Explore the rich and imaginative musical universe with the Czech Philharmonic under the baton of Sir Simon Rattle

Hector Berlioz’s second symphonic work takes us to Italy. Accompanying us will be Lord Byron’s romantic hero Harold, whose voice will be Amihai Grosz, the principal violist of the Berlin Philharmonic. Upon returning from the musical universe of Witold Lutosławski, we will hear Beethoven’s majestic Eroica, originally dedicated by the composer to Napoleon. 

Program: 

• Hector Berlioz
  Harold in Italy, symphony with solo viola, Op. 16 
• Witold Lutosławski  
  Chain III (Czech premiere)
• Ludwig van Beethoven
  Symphony No. in 3 in E flat major, Op. 55 “Eroica” 

Performing:

Amihai Grosz - viola 

Czech Philharmonic Youth Orchestra* 

Simon Rattle - conductor
Czech Philharmonic

* The Czech Philharmonic Youth Orchestra is playing Berlioz’s symphony Harold in Italy. 

Important: 

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

Prague opera and ballet - program and tickets

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