Bedřich Smetana (1824 Litomyšl - 1884 Prague)Smetana is the second most famous Czech composer aft er Antonín Dvořák. He wrote his most important works aft er going deaf. He composed the world-renowned sym-phonic cycle Má vlast (My Country) and the opera The Bartered Bride, and was active participant in the creation of the Czech national identity. Alexander Zemlinský (1871 Vienna - 1942 New York)Austrian Jewish composer and conductor who spent several years as the head of the New German Theatre (State Opera) in Prague and was a guest conductor of the Czech Philharmonic. He composed a number of operas, string quartets and other chamber music. In 1938 he emigrated to the USA to escape the Nazis.

Sights Clam-Gallas Palace, Husova 20, Prague 1Christian Filip Clam-Gallas (1748-1805) started a famous musical tradition when he invited Mozart and his wife Konstanz to the palace in 1787. Mozart is said to have played the piano in the palace, as did Ludwig van Beethoven a few years later in 1798 when he met his platonic love Josefi na Clary-Aldringen. (B3) U Zlatého jednorožce (Inn at the Golden Unicorn), „Beethoven’s Palace“, Lázeňská 11, Prague 1In 1796, Ludwig van Beethoven stayed in this Baroque hotel, a Prague favorite during the 18th century. (B3) Dům U Tří zlatých lvů (House at the Three Golden Lions), Uhelný trh 1, Prague 1Mozart stayed in this house during his second visit to Prague in 1787 in order to com-pose the opera Don Giovanni, whose premier was to be held in the nearby Estates (Nostic) Theater. He reportedly worked with librettist Lorenzo da Ponte, who lived across the street, through an open window. (B3) Dům U Medvídků (At the Bears), Na Perštýně 7, Prague 1During the 19th century, Czech musicians gathered at this local pub. Antonín Dvořák brought Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky here in 1888. Aft er his visit, Tchaikovsky wrote in his diary “These Czechs - they‘re so eminently likeable!”. (B4) Strahov Monastery and Basilica of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, Strahovské nádvoří 1, Prague 1In 1787, Mozart visited Strahov Monastery, one of the oldest Premonstratensian monasteries in the world, founded in the 12th century, accompanied by singer Josefi na Dušek. In the monastery Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, he admired the organ, on which he also played. (A3) Dům U Tří housliček (House at the Three Fiddles), Nerudova 12, Prague 1It‘s no coincidence that this house in Neruda street bears this house sign - from 1667 to 1748, it belonged successively to three major violinmaking families, the most famous of which was Thomas Edlinger, whose instruments are masterpieces of extraordinary artistic value. (A3) Church of St. Nicholas, Malostranské náměstí, Prague 1The church houses a unique organ built from 1745 - 1746. It was certainly played during the requiem Mass for Mozart. (A3-B3)

Church of Sts. Simon and Jude, U Milosrdných 1, Prague 1The church is famous for its Baroque music concerts and its well-preserved mas-terpiece organs that, according to legend, both Mozart and Joseph Haydn played, a distinction which saved their pipes from confi scation for the war in 1917. (B3) Loreto, Loretánské náměstí 7, Prague 1This church features a unique carillon. In addition, its organ is one of the most valu-able monuments of Baroque organmaking. Its special features are its broken octave and its bellows located outside the church. (A3) Vyšehrad Cemetery and Slavín Vyšehrad Cemetery is undoubtedly the most important national burial ground. It is the fi nal resting place for more than 600 fi gures of culture and science. Notable musical personalities buried here include Bedřich Smetana, Antonín Dvořák and Zdeněk Fibich. Ema Destinnová, Jan Kubelík and Rafael Kubelík are interred in the monumental tomb Slavín. (B5)

Museums and monuments Czech Museum of Music, Karmelitská 2, Prague 1, T: +420 257 257 777, www.nm.czIn the former Church of St. Mary Magdalene you can explore the collection of 400 historical musical instruments, including a fortepiano on which Mozart allegedly played. (B3) Antonín Dvořák Museum, Ke Karlovu 20, Prague 2, T: +420 224 923 363, www.nm.czThis permanent exhibition in a Baroque summer palace documents the life and work of the famous composer. (C4) Bertramka, Mozartova 169, Prague 5, T: +420 241 493 547, www.bertramka.euThis estate from the second half of the 17th century was Mozart‘s residence during his visits to Prague. (A4) Bedřich Smetana Museum, Novotného lávka 1, Prague 1, T: +420 222 220 082, www.nm.czThis building once served as a water tower. Today it is a museum documenting Smetana‘s life and work. (B3) PopMuseum, Bělohorská 150, Prague 6, T: +420 776 141 531, www.popmuseum.czMuseum and archive of Czech and Slovak pop music. Jaroslav Ježek Memorial (The Blue Room), Kaprova 10, Prague 1, www.nm.cz The composer‘s room with an exceptionally well-preserved interior. (B3) Lobkowicz Palace, Jiřská 3, Prague 1, T: +420 233 312 925, www.lobkowicz.czThis exhibition presents part of the music collection of the Lobkowicz family, inclu-ding Beethoven‘s manuscripts. (A3)

Shopping - sheet music, instruments, and recordings Bontonland, Wenceslas Square 1, Prague 1, T: +420 224 473 080, www.bontonland.czThe largest music, fi lm and accessories store in Prague. (C3)

Via Musica, Old Town Square 14, Prague 1, T: +420 224 826 440, www.pragueticketoffi ce.comLarge selection of classical music and jazz. (B3) Musical Instruments U Zlatého kohouta, Michalská 3, Prague 1, T: +420 224 212 874, www.violin-hron.czFamily-owned store selling stringed instruments. (B3) Petrof Piano Salon, Jungmannovo náměstí 17, Prague 1, T: +420 224 222 501, www.petrof-pianosalon.czPetrof brand shop selling upright and grand pianos. (C4) Talacko Music Shop, Rybná 29, Prague 1, T: +420 224 813 039, www.talacko.czLarge selection of music literature and musical scores. (C3)

Ensembles Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, www.ceskafi lharmonie.czWorld famous and most famous Czech symphony orchestra founded in 1896. Czech National Symphony Orchestra, www.cnso.czOne of the leading Czech orchestras, attracting the attention of global music and fi lm producers. Collegium Marianum, www.collegiummarianum.czThis group focuses on reproducing music by 17th and 18th century composers and holds Baroque Evenings with an emphasis on the close connection of music with historical areas of Prague. Ondřej Havelka and his Melody Makers, www.melodymakers.czAuthentic period music show presenting early and high swing music of the 1930s and 40s. The Prague Philharmonia, www.pkf.czChamber music ensemble founded on the initiative of the world-renowned conductor Jiří Bělohlávek. Prague Chamber Orchestra, www.pko.czThis musical ensemble flourishes without a director and with a diff erent quality of orchestral unity, in which musicians take the initiative themselves. Schola Gregoriana Pragensis, www.gregoriana.czThe group is one of the world‘s leading interpreters of medieval sacred music, especi-ally the Gregorian chant. Prague Symphony Orchestra, www.fok.czMusical ensemble of the capital city, founded in 1934.

Concert halls Spanish Hall of Prague Castle (second courtyard), Prague 1, T: +420 224 371 111, www.hrad.czThe largest ceremonial hall at Prague Castle, the venue for important ceremonies and concerts. (A3) Clam-Gallas Palace, Husova 20, Prague 1, T: +420 236 001 111, www.ahmp.czThis Baroque jewel is a premium location for events and concerts. (B3) Clementinium - Mirror Chapel, Mariánské náměstí 5, Prague 1, T: +420 222 220 879, www.klementinum.comBaroque chapel featuring two unique organs; jazz and classical music concerts are held here. (B3) Lucerna - Great Hall, Štěpánská 61, Prague 1, T: +420 296 333 333, www.lucpra.comLegendary concert hall and ballroom. (C4) Rudolfi num - Dvořák Hall, Alšovo nábřeží 12, Prague 1, T: +420 227 059 352World-famous concert hall and home of the Czech Philharmonic, which performed here for the fi rst time in 1896 under the baton of Antonín Dvořák. (B3) Municipal House - Smetana Hall, náměstí Republiky 5, Prague 1, T: +420 222 002 101, www.obecnidum.czThis famous Art Nouveau music hall is the traditional site of the opening concert of the Prague Spring music festival. (C3) Liechtenstein Palace - Martinů Hall, Malostranské náměstí 13, Prague 1, T: +420 257 534 206Concert hall in a historic palace in the Lesser Quarter. (A3) Žofín - Great Hall, Slovanský ostrov 226, Prague 1, T: +420 222 924 112A neo-Renaissance palace with a major concert hall and ballroom. (B4)

Theatres Státní opera (State Opera House), Wilsonova 4, Prague 1, T: +420 224 901 448, www.narodni-divadlo.czPrague‘s leading opera house. (C4) Stavovské divadlo (Estates Theatre), Ovocný trh 1, Prague 1, T: +420 224 901 448, www.narodni-divadlo.czHistorically signifi cant building and venue for the premiere of Mozart‘s Don Giovanni. (C3) Národní divadlo (National Theatre), Národní 2, Prague 1, T: +420 224 901 448, www.narodni-divadlo.czNeo-Renaissance building built with funds collected nationwide from 1868 to 1881. (B4) Karlín Musical Theatre, Křižíkova 10, Prague 8, T: +420 221 868 666, www.hdk.czMajor Czech music theatre venue. (C3)

Temples, churches and synagogues Basilica of St. James, Malá Štupartská 6, Prague 1This minor basilica has the largest organ in Prague and organizes the annual Inter-national Organ Festival. (C3) Basilica of St. George, Prague Castle, Prague 1The second oldest church in Prague presents concerts of classical and sacred music. (A3) St. Nicholas Cathedral, Old Town Square, Prague 1This Baroque church in the heart of Old Town presents concerts of classical music. (B3) Church of St. Francis of Assisi, Křižovnické náměstí 3, Prague 1The monastery church of the Knights of the Cross with the Red Star off ers unique organs and organ concerts. (B3) Church of St. Giles, Husova, Prague 1The Baroque church of the Dominicans presents concerts of sacred music. (B3) Church of Sts. Simon and Jude, Dušní, Prague 1Baroque church used mainly by the Prague Symphony Orchestra. (B3) The Spanish Synagogue, Vězeňská, Prague 1Part of the permanent exhibition of the Jewish Museum with occasional concerts. (B3)

Clubs Agharta Jazz Centrum, Železná 16, Prague 1, T: +420 222 211 275, www.agharta.czModern jazz concerts in a historic 14th century cellar. (B3) Cross Club, Plynární 23, Prague 7, T: +420 736 535 010, www.crossclub.czAlternative Prague club with a unique, futuristic themed interior. (C2) U Malého Glena, Karmelitská 23, Prague 1, T: +420 257 531 717, www.malyglen.czDaily jazz and blues concerts in the heart of the picturesque Lesser Quarter. (B3) Jazzboat Kotva, Čechův most, dock 5, T: +420 734 141 554, www.jazzboat.czSwing, blues and jazz on a floating stage. (B3) Jazz Dock, Janáčkovo nábřeží 2, Prague 5, T: +420 774 058 838, www.jazzdock.czOne of the most popular jazz clubs in the city. (B4) Lucerna Music Bar, Vodičkova 36, Prague 1, T: +420 224 217 108, www.musicbar.czMusic bar with a long tradition of weekend 80s and 90s parties. (C4) Karlovy lázně, Smetanovo nábřeží 198/1, Prague 1, T: +420 222 220 502, www.karlovylazne.czThe biggest music club in Central Europe. (B3) Klub 007 Strahov, Chaloupeckého 7, Prague 6, T: +420 775 260 072, www.klub007strahov.czTraditional student club with a punk tradition. (A4)

Palác Akropolis, Kubelíkova 27, Prague 3, T: +420 296 330 913, www.palacakropolis.czLegendary Žižkov club and alternative art centre. (D4) Rock Café, Národní 20, Prague 1, T: +420 224 933 947, www.rockcafe.czPrague‘s iconic club to support young musicians. (B4) Reduta, Národní 20, Prague 1, T: +420 224 933 487, www.redutajazzclub.czThe oldest jazz club in Prague and one of the centres of the Velvet Revolution. (B4) Roxy, Dlouhá 33, Prague 1, T: +420 603 304 365, www.roxy.czLive concerts and dance parties in this renowned Prague club. (C3) SaSaZu, Bubenské nábřeží 13, Prague 7, T: +420 284 097 444, www.sasazu.comOne of the biggest clubs in Prague. (D2)

Concert Halls O2 Arena, Českomoravská 17, Prague 9, T: +420 266 771 000, www.o2arena.czOne of the most modern multipurpose halls in Europe with a capacity of 18,000 spectators. Synot Tip Arena, U Slavie 2a, Prague 10, T: +420 272 118 100, www.synottiparena.czBrand-new multi-functional stadium with 21,000 seats. Tipsport Arena, Za Elektrárnou 419, Prague 7, T: +420 266 727 443, www.tipsportarena-praha.czMultifunctional hall from 1962 for 14,000 spectators. (C2)

Festivals Babel Prague, www.babelprague.czInternational experimental music festival. Music Bridge Prague-Dresden, concert cycle between the cities, www.collegium1704.comCollegium 1704 orchestra and choir project connects Prague‘s musical life with Dresden‘s. Summer Festivities of Early Music, www.letnislavnosti.czInternational music festival in period costumes with historical instruments and top performers. Prague Spring, www.festival.czThe most important international festival of classical music, held in Prague, which includes performances by the world‘s top orchestras and artists. Traditionally it starts with a performance of Smetana‘s Má vlast. Stimul Festival, www.stimul-festival.czClub festival featuring less well-known musical styles. Strings of Autumn, www.strunypodzimu.czThis highlight of the autumn music season presents a selection of jazz, classical and world music.

United Islands, www.unitedislands.czThis multi-genre open-air festival usually takes place on Prague‘s islands. Opera Barocca, www.operabarocca.czThis project presents works of baroque music, theater and dance. Dvořák Prague, www.dvorakovapraha.czInternational music festival dedicated to the work of Antonín Dvořák. Prague Proms, www.pragueproms.czInternational music festival inspired by the BBC Proms.

Music Schools Academy of Performing Arts (AMU), Faculty of Music (HAMU), Malostranské náměstí 13, Prague 1, T: +420 234 244 111, www.hamu.cz (A3) Prague Conservatory, Na Rejdišti 1, Prague 1, T: +420 222 327 206, www.prgcons.cz (B3) Jaroslav Ježek Conservatory, Roškotova 4, Prague 4, T: +420 241 046 918, www.kjj.cz

Guided tours Prague Information Service – Prague City Tourism off ers themed educational walks on which visitors can trace the footsteps of famous composers and get to know musical Prague with a trained guide.

Musical Prague

This walking tour of musical Prague shows you where world-class operas and concert works were born. You’ll follow in the steps of Antonín Dvořák, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Bedřich Smetana and other famous musicians to the John Lennon Wall. Individual tours with a trained guide can be booked in the Prague Information Service – Prague City Tourism e-shop, or in the guide dispatching centre in the Old Town Hall building. Guide dispatcher: +420 236 002 569, +420 236 002 562, guides@prague.eu and www.eshop.prague.eu

Ticket sales Online: www.ticketpro.cz, www.sazkaticket.cz, www.ticketportal.cz, www.ticketart.cz, www.bohemiaticket.cz, www.ticketstream.cz In person: Tourist Information Centres: Old Town Hall, Rytířská 31, Václav Havel Airport Prague and Lesser Town Bridge Tower (April - October)

Prague and music are closely intertwined. On our site you’ll fi nd everything you might be interested in about music and Prague - personalities, monuments, festivals and attractions. Be inspired and listen while browsing through Prague...

Also try our interactive musical map of Prague on www.musicinprague.com.

Things to do

1 The Beethoven Sycamore - In the garden of the convent of the Order of the Knights of Malta, hidden from public view behind the „Lennon Wall“, grows what is allegedly the largest sycamore in Prague, sometimes also called Beethoven‘s syca-more. According to legend, the composer loved sitting under it during his visit to Prague. (B3) 2 John Lennon Wall - Undoubtedly the most famous wall in Prague‘s Kampa

district, supporters of the hippie movement covered it with graffi ti featuring romantic poetry, philosophical texts and images. Aft er the death of John Lennon, it became a means of expressing dissatisfaction with the communist regime. (B3) 3 Singing Fountain - This 16th century Renaissance fountain stands in the Royal

Garden at Prague Castle. Streams of water flowing from the fountain strike bell--metal, producing a lovely rhythmic sound. (B3) 4 Statue of Antonín Dvořák - This statue was unveiled at the end of the Prague

Spring Festival in 2000. It is located in front of the Rudolfi num on Jan Palach Square (náměstí Jana Palacha). (B3)

5 Hotel Aria, Tržiště 9, Prague 1, www.ariahotel.net - Unique music-inspired hotel in the picturesque Lesser Quarter where each floor is dedicated to a diff erent musical genre. (A3) 6 The fi lm Amadeus - The eight-time Oscar-winning fi lm by Miloš Forman in 1984

was largely fi lmed in the streets and interiors of Prague, such as the Estates Theatre. (C3) 7 Bertramka, Mozartova 169, Prague 5 - The owners of this Baroque manor, Mr and

Mrs Dušek, were good friends of Mozart, who oft en stayed here, and in 1787 fi nished his opera Don Giovanni here. It is said that Josefi na Dušek locked him in the garden pavilion before his return to Vienna until he had written the aria Bella mia fi amma, addio! for her. (A4) 8 Loretta Carillon - The unique Loretta carillon from the late 17th century is one of

the last surviving instruments of this type. (A3) 9 Sigismund Bell - The largest Czech bell, cast in 1549, is located at the Cathedral

of St. Vitus, St. Václav and St. Vojtěch at Prague Castle. (A3) 10 Prague Pipe Organs - The largest pipe organ in Prague is located in the Basilica of St. James, and the oldest in the Church of Our Lady before Týn. Both are the work of organ maker H. H. Mundt and were completed in 1673. (C3 - B3)

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Ema Destinnová (1878 Prague - 1930 České Budějovice)World-famous Czech opera singer who celebrated considerable success as the star of the Berlin State Opera and London‘s Covent Garden. In New York‘s Metropolitan Opera she shone alongside Enrico Caruso as his singing partner.

Antonín Dvořák (1841 Nelahozeves - 1904 Prague)One of the most respected and most played personalities in the world of Czech com-posers. He composed symphonies, instrumental compositions and operas. His career took on a new dimension when he became director of the U.S. National Conservatory in New York in 1892. Dvořák‘s New World Symphony was the fi rst music that Ameri-can astronauts heard aft er landing on the moon in 1969. Zdeněk Fibich (1850 Všebořice u Čáslavi - 1900 Prague)Author of operas, piano cycles, melodramas and symphonies, he served as opera dramatic advisor of the National Theatre in Prague. He is world famous for his song Poem, which is part of the symphonic poem V podvečer (At Twilight). Leoš Janáček (1854 Hukvaldy - 1928 Ostrava)One of the most respected Czech composers, composer of several operas, of which Její pastorkyňa (Her Step-Daughter, commonly known as Jenufa) has become world--famous. Conductor, organist and composer, inspired by Moravian folk songs, whose themes are reflected in his work. Jaroslav Ježek (1906 Prague - 1942 New York)Czech composer and pianist, author of the famous track “Bugatti Step”. His jazz songs and dances for the Voskovec and Werich revue plays, performed in the Liberated Theatre, are famous and still played today. He died prematurely in exile in America. Hans Krása (1899 Prague - 1944 Auschwitz)German Jewish songwriter and native of Prague, a student of Alexander Zemlinský, and opera and vocal accompanist for the German Theatre in Prague. In 1942 he was deported to the Terezín concentration camp, where he organized cultural events and wrote the children‘s opera Brundibár. At the end of 1944, he was transported from Terezín to Auschwitz, from which he never returned. Bohuslav Martinů (1890 Polička - 1959 Liestal)World-renowned Czech composer, influenced by impressionism and jazz. Aft er his studies at the Prague Conservatory, he worked as a violinist in the Czech Philharmo-nic. His works include the opera Julietta, The Greek Passion, the ballet Špalíček (The Chap-Book) and the cycle The Opening of the Springs from 1955. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756 Salzburg - 1791 Vienna)Arguably the most famous composer of all time and a brilliant pianist who composed from early childhood. Author of operas, symphonies and chamber music, he visited Prague a number times. It was here that two of his best-known operas premiered: Don Giovanni (1787) and La Clemenza di Tito (1791). Karel Reiner (1910 Žatec - 1979 Prague)Jewish composer and pianist. Exiled during World War II to Terezín, where he actively participated in the cultural life in the ghetto. Composer of a wide range of compositi-ons; he survived several concentration camps and a death march.

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