May26 2026 (Tue)
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
Opening Ceremony Concert | The European Paths of Classicism
Walk Through Art Festival
75 minutes | Classical Music | Available
| Date: | May 26, 2026 | 19:00 (Tue) |
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| Venue: | Troja Château |
| Duration: | 75 minutes |
| Intermission: | No |
| Status: | Available |
Group discount 10+ people
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The opening gala concert reveals the brilliant world of 18th-century classical music,
an era when prominent composers and performers came together to enrich musical life across Europe. The concert’s subtitle, “An Austrian in Bohemia, Czechs in Italy, an Italian in Austria,” aptly captures this European cultural exchange of the 18th century, and the evening will be hosted by actor and presenter Justin Svoboda.
Less well-known concert works will be performed by top-tier soloists. An Italian violin virtuoso will perform Mysliveček’s Violin Concerto in C major, and Jitka Hosprová will play the rarely performed Viola Concerto by Karl Ditters von Dittersdorf. The Wranitzky Kapelle, an orchestra specializing in 18th-century music, will also perform works by F. L. Gassmann and A. Salieri.
Program:
- Florian Leopold Gassmann | La Contessina
- Karl Ditters von Dittersdorf | Concerto for Viola and Orchestra in F major
- Josef Mysliveček | Violin Concerto in C major
- Antonio Salieri | Sinfonia Veneziana
Performing:
Jitka Hosprová – viola
Maurizio Sciarretta (ITA) – violin
Justin Svoboda - foreword
Marek Štilec – conductor
Wranitzky Kapelle - chamber orchestra
About the festival:
The festival explores the unique intersections of music, visual art, and Prague's rich history. Every evening is carefully crafted to be truly one of a kind, and it is precisely this dedication that guarantees its exclusivity. Leading Czech and international musicians, ensembles, and performing artists take the stage, complemented by remarkable exhibitions in some of the city's most captivating venues.
Important:
- No intermission
- Dress code: smart casual
- Children up to 15 years of age enter free of charge
- The foreword is in the Czech language. International clients will be provided with an English translation (text)
