Prague Spring International Music Festival

Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, has been the center of art for more than one thousand years, due to perfect fusion of ancient elegance and modernization. Prague Spring International Music Festival is one of the most famous music festivals in Europe and even the whole world. The festival is opened on May 12, the anniversary of the death of Bedrich Smetana, with his cycle of symphonic poems My Country. During the three-week festival, the orchestras from scores of countries and regions, such as Europe, Asia, and America, present dozens of wonderful programs so that people have the opportunity to enjoy high-level concerts and have a look of world celebrities’ elegant demeanor.

Prague Spring International Music Festival has a different theme each year, while the biggest feature is the distinctive national color. Another traditional item of the festival is cello and organ competition, which is also an important annual international music competition. Cello competition is of great significance in particular, because the most famous Cello Concerto in B Minor created by Dvorak, as the designated song of the final stage, would be performed by younger players of the entire symphony orchestra.

In 1946, after World War II, the joy and yearning for a new life renewed Czech cultural passion. On May 11 that year, the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra was celebrating its fiftieth anniversary and therefore the three-week Prague Spring International Music Festival kicked off. The first festival was therefore given the highest accolade, such musicians as Dmitri Shostakovich, Leonard Bernstein, Yehudi Menuhin and David Oistrakh had won enthusiastic ovations on the Prague International Music Spring Festival stage. Many world-class conductors, singers and instrumentalists were invited to participate in the festival. During the festival, in addition to general performances, the Prague Spring has a particular focus on supporting younger performers and holding various instrumental competitions. Prague Spring International Music Festival has been a grand musical event for musicians, critics and fans all over the world.

Tips: Brands and music fans gather at the National Theatre and the Prague City Hall Square. Random visitors can walk to the Charles Bridge to watch shows. The tickets of general concerts can be bought directly at the hall entrance.