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The Dvořák Symphony Orchestra Prague is a distinguished Czech orchestra dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich tradition of Central European classical music. Composed of experienced musicians from leading Prague ensembles, the orchestra combines technical excellence with a deep understanding of Czech musical heritage. Its repertoire focuses on works by Antonín Dvořák, Bedřich Smetana, and other masters of the Romantic era, while also embracing Mozart, Beethoven, and selected contemporary compositions. Performing regularly at prestigious venues such as Prague’s Municipal House, the orchestra is renowned for its warm, cultivated sound and expressive interpretations. Through symphonic concerts, festive performances, and collaborations with acclaimed soloists, the Dvořák Symphony Orchestra Prague offers audiences an authentic and emotionally engaging concert experience in the heart of one of Europe’s great musical capitals.
Program and cast
20 December 2025
Festive Christmas Concert in Smetana Hall
Program:
A. Corelli – Christmas Pastorale
J. F. Wade – Come, O Faithful
A.. Adam – O Holy Night
J. L. Pierpont – Jingle Bells
F. X. Gruber – Silent Night
Christ the Lord is Born (Czech Traditional Carol)
AV Michna – Wanting him to sleep (Czech Traditional Carol)
A. Vivaldi – Four Seasons (Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter)
The concert will feature the Dvořák Symphony Orchestra Prague in a chamber ensemble with harpsichord, solo singing and solo violin.
24 December 2025
Overture – The Magic Flute: W. A. Mozart
Aria Queen Of The Night – The Magic Flute
The alternation: Aria of Pamina – Ach ich fühl’s, es ist verschwunden – The Magic Flute
W.A. Mozart
A Little Night Music – I. Allegro
W.A. Mozart
Arie of Constance – Abduction from Seraglio
W.A. Mozart
Slavonic Dance No. 10
A.Dvořak
Polonaise – Opera Rusalka
A.Dvořak
Humoreska
A.Dvořak
My Mother Taught Me
A.Dvořak
Kaiser Waltzer (Emperor Waltz)
J.Strauss
Pizzicato Polka
J.Strauss
The Bat Arie – Mein Herr Marquis
J.Strauss
Unter Donner Und Blitz (Thunder and Lightning Polka)
J.Strauss
Radetzky March
J.Strauss
Performances feature 12 musicians + 1 conductor accompanied by dancers from the ballet school ARABESKA.
Conductor: František Pok
Soprano: Eva Štruplová (Anna Dolejší, Jana Štěrbová, Terezie Švarcová & Olga Jelínková in alternation)
Ballet Choreography: Daniela Poková
Ballet Dancers: Daniela Poková, Petr Čejka, (Dominika Poková, Štěpán Langpaul, Daniela Poková, Patrik Benák, Anežka Pavelková, Karolína Červenková in alternation).
Municipal House Theater Prague
Municipal House (Czech: Obecní dům) is a civic building that houses Smetana Hall, a celebrate concert venue, in Prague, Czech Republic. Its address is Náměstí Republiky 5, next to the Powder Gate in the center of the city.
The Royal Court palace used to be located on the site of the Municipal House. From 1383 until 1485 the King of Bohemia lived on the property. After 1485, it was abandoned. It was demolished in the early 20th century. Construction of the current building started in 1905. It opened in 1912.[citation needed] The building was designed by Osvald Polívka and Antonín Balšánek.
The Municipal House was the location of the Czechoslovak declaration of independence.
The building is of the Art Nouveau architecture style. The building exterior has allegorical art and stucco. There is a mosaic called Homage to Prague by Karel Špillar over the entrance. On either side are allegorical sculpture groups representing The Degradation of the People and The Resurrection of the People by Ladislav Šaloun. Smetana Hall serves as a concert hall and ballroom. It has a glass dome.
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