Magnificat

Date:	December 15, 2025 \| 19:30 (Mon)
Venue:	Rudolfinum - Dvořák Hall
Duration:	120 minutes
Intermission:	Yes (15 minutes)
Status:	Available

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The eldest son of J. S. Bach, Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach wrote the oldest liturgical composition, Magnificat. Hear it in Rudolfinum.

The work was composed in 1749 and Carl Philipp Emanuel, with this setting of the Marian hymn, applied for the position of cantor of Leipzig as his father’s successor. Here Bach the son presents his counterpoint mastery in an impressive way as a tribute to the art of his father, while at the same time presenting the listener with the revolutionary style of „Emfindsamkeit“, which presents the new aesthetic ideals of his generation.

Program:

J. S. Bach
Christen, ätzet diesen Tag BWV 63
G. Muffat
Armonico tributo Sonata No. 5 in G
C. Ph. E. Bach
Magnificat Wq. 215

Performing:

Tereza Zimková - soprano
Aneta Petrasová - alto
Ondřej Holub - tenor
Tomáš Šelc - bass

Tomáš Netopil - conductor
Collegium 1704
Collegium Vocale 1704

Collegium 1704 is a Prague-based highly acclaimed Baroque orchestra established in 2005 by the conductor and harpsichordist Václav Luks. The orchestra & vocal ensemble present famous orchestral and choral works by well-known composers as well as long-forgotten and now rediscovered treasures of the Baroque repertoire. The ensemble has been successfuly promoting work of Czech masters like Jan Dismas Zelenka and Josef Mysliveček.

Important:

With intermission
Recommended dress code: smart casual
Please note that the price of the ticket includes service fee of 10%

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Rudolfinum - Dvořák Hall

Address:	Alšovo nábřeží 12 , Praha 1
Capacity:	1148
Type:	Concert hall
Winter heating:	Yes
Wheelchair access:	Yes

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.

The elegant Neo-Renaissance building of Rudolfinum was built between 1876-1884. It was conceived as a multipurpose cultural center with concert and exhibition halls. The building was taken under the patronage of the heir of the Habsburg throne, the archduke Rudolph after whom the building was named.

Between 1919 and 1941 Rudolfinum served temporarily as an assembly hall of Czech Parliament. Since then it has functioned as a concert hall, exhibition space, and a seat of the Czech Philharmonic. Two concert halls stage the most prominent classical music concerts such as the Dvořák Prague or Prague Spring festivals.

In 1896 the Czech composer Antonín Dvořák conducted Czech Philharmonic performing his Symphony No. 9 "From the New World". That´s how the history of Czech Philharmonic, Rudolfinum and Dvořák Hall began...

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