For children, teenagers and adults
These entertaining concerts and workshops are for everyone who listens with an open mind. Come to the Rudolfinum to share in the fun and learn lots of interesting things about the world of music and much more.
Commented concert
Children age 4-7 with parents
The Animals and the Robbers Made of Brass
Do you know that some instruments are made of wood, while others are made of metal? And that the metal ones are called the brass instruments? And what happens if people who play these instruments lose their front teeth? So how about coming to explore some brass instruments? Come to the Rudolfinum for a fairy tale.
Commented concert
Children from 6 to 8 years with parents
A Little Train Ride with Dvořák
The journey can be the destination. Come to a chamber concert of Antonín Dvořák's music with us. Where are we going? As far as America. How are we travelling? With Dvořák's favourite means of transport of course. Who is coming with us? Real string music experts.
Concert
For children ages 7 - 10 with parents
The Emperor’s Nightingale – A Visit to the Court of the Emperor of China
Once upon a time there was a Chinese emperor who loved toys, technical novelties, machines of all kinds, and mechanical puppets. Then one day he received an unusual gift: a mechanical nightingale wound up with a key. But can it replace the lovely song of a live nightingale? And what happens if the toy breaks?
Workshop
From 7 to 100 years
100 Minutes among the Tones
This is the fourth time that these non-traditional musical encounters led by Ondřej Tichý are taking place in the Rudolfinum. Come to take part in making the music heard with the Czech Philharmonic musicians and their musical friends.
Concert
From 7 to 100 years
Musical Holiday among the Tones
Under the direction of Ondřej Tichý, the classical concert will turn into a special musical event. Come to join the Czech Philharmonic musicians and their musical friends to sense the acoustic possibilities of the Dvořák Hall and to hear what is written within its walls.
Steps to the New World. • The 20th Century
We have decided to devote the entire 2022/2023 season to music written in the 20th century. The first concert will be a varied selection of modern music of different periods and styles. At the second concert we will encounter the music of George Gershwin. Stravinsky's Rite of Spring will be heard at the last concert.
Chamber Steps to the New World with Antonín Dvořák
To our concerts with commentary, we are adding a new series in the Suk Hall, which is a more intimate counterpart to the orchestral Steps to the New World in the Dvořák Hall. At these concerts, Dvořák's songs and chamber music are at the centre of our attention, including the famous Moravian Duets, Gypsy Melodies, and "American Quartet".
Ivan Moravec Academy • Lectures and masterclasses
The Ivan Moravec Academy was founded to honour the great Czech pianist and teacher Prof. Ivan Moravec. The academy is continuing the tradition of his famed masterclasses, lectures, and listening seminars. The theme this year will be Beethoven’s piano music and chamber works. The guests will be two superb pianists: Alfred Brendel and Boris Giltburg.
Concert
From 12 years
Joint Orchestra of Music School Pupils and the Czech Philharmonic Musicians
In this project, pupils from elementary schools of the arts all around the Czech Republic encounter their experienced colleagues from the Czech Philharmonic. After half a year of intense preparations, the project culminates with joint rehearsals for a gala concert where the orchestra plays under the baton of Petr Altrichter.
Workshop
From 14 years
My Uncle Vanished. Where Did He Go, Mr. President?
Programme inspired by the life story of priest Josef Toufar, who was tortured to death by Communist State Security officers in January 1950. With the Czech Philharmonic musicians, members of the Disman Radio Children’s Ensemble and music by Slavomír Hořínka.
Workshop
From 60 years
Musica Ludus or Music by Play • Workshops for the elderly
We also invite the elderly to non-traditional musical encounters. Everybody, regardless of age, abilities, and musical experience can join in. Because it will above all be about the joy of new social bonds, the experience of listening to music, finding new links between rythm, tempo, movement, instrument colours, and silence between the notes.
Workshop
From 60 years
Musica Ludus II - The human life • Workshops for the elderly
For the second time this season we invite seniors to non-traditional musical meetings. This time our theme will be "Human Life" and how it is reflected in music, singing and dancing. We will create a space for music and words to resonate together. The guides Rafaela Drgáčová, Ondřej Tichý and Hana Novotná are looking forward to seeing you.
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