Czech Philharmonic marks 120 years with concert in Prague’s Rudolfinum

The Czech Philharmonic Orchestra commemorated its 120th anniversary with a special concert in Prague’s Rudolfinum on Tuesday night. The programme was almost identical with the opening concert on January 4, 1896, which was conducted by Antonín Dvořák himself. The Czech Philharmonic, under the baton of its Chief Conductor Jiří Bělohlávek, performed Dvořák’s works, including Othello overture, Biblical songs and New World Symphony. Among the guests of honour in the sold-out Rudolfinum concert hall was the grandson of Antonín Dvořák.

Author: Ruth Fraňková