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Carnegie Hall+ marks the 2024 Year of Czech Music, a celebration around the world that commemorates legendary Czech composers. The Czech Philharmonic’s own history, starting with its very first concert in 1896 conducted by Antonín Dvořák, mirrors the political and cultural landscape that solidified contemporary Czech identity. Carnegie Hall+ features an extensive catalog of Czech Philharmonic performances, led by Semyon Bychkov, Jakub Hrůša, and Jiří Bělohlávek in a range of repertoire that includes works by Dvořák, Smetana, and Martinů, including a seven-part exploration of Martinů’s complete symphony cycle.

Don’t miss the Czech Philharmonic’s return to Carnegie Hall in December 2024 with soloists Yo-Yo Ma, Gil Shaham, and Daniil Trifonov in Dvořák string concertos and the Prague Philharmonic Choir in Janáček’s Glagolitic Mass.

Featured Programs

Smetana, Martinů, and Dvořák
conducted by Semyon Bychkov

The Czech Philharmonic marks the 100th anniversary of Czechoslovakia’s founding with Smetana’s The Bartered Bride; Martinů’s Double Concerto for Two String Orchestras, Piano, and Timpani; and Dvořák’s “New World” Symphony.

Rachmaninoff and Janáček
conducted by Semyon Bychkov with Yuja Wang

The centerpiece of the Czech Philharmonic’s program is Janáček’s epic choral work, Glagolitic Mass, which follows Martin Smolka’s “Agnus Dei” for a cappella choir and Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 1, featuring Yuja Wang.

Season Opening Concert 2023
conducted by Semyon Bychkov with Augustin Hadelich

The Czech Philharmonic’s 2023 season opens with a celebration of Dvořák, whose music is intertwined with the very beginnings of the orchestra’s history. This concert marks violinist Augustin Hadelich’s first performance with the philharmonic.

Czech Phil: Velvet Revolution Concert 2020
conducted by Semyon Bychkov

To honor the anniversary of the Velvet Revolution, the Czech Philharmonic presents Má vlast (“My Homeland”) to celebrate 30 years of free elections. Smetana’s six symphonic poems showcase the orchestra’s extraordinary history.

Concert for Europe
conducted by Semyon Bychkov

Semyon Bychkov conducts the Czech Philharmonic at a unique Prague venue: a floating stage on the Vltava River. The program includes Smetana’s beloved “Vltava” (“The Moldau”), Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy,” and Janáček’s Glagolitic Mass.

Mahler’s Symphony No. 9
conducted by Semyon Bychkov

As part of its Mahler Project, the Czech Philharmonic performs Mahler’s Sixth Symphony, a favorite of conductor Semyon Bychkov, who feels a personal connection to the work that is reflected in this interpretation.

Dvořák’s “New World” Symphony
conducted Jiří Bělohlávek

The Czech Philharmonic is the foremost interpreter of works by native son Dvořák. His “New World” Symphony—written during a brief tenure in New York—may be American in its influences, but it is universal in its musical marvels.

Dvořák’s Eighth Symphony
conducted Jiří Bělohlávek

Dvořák’s Eighth Symphony overflows with folk harmonies and motifs that recall the composer’s Czech upbringing. This euphoric work is a specialty of the Czech Philharmonic, as the musicians bring their compatriot’s joy to symphonic life.

Also on Carnegie Hall+

The Complete Martinů Symphony Cycle, including

Discovering Martinů: A Documentary with the Czech Philharmonic

Czech conductors Jiří Bělohlávek and Jakub Hrůša lead the Czech Philharmonic in a complete cycle of Bohuslav Martinů’s captivating six symphonies. This documentary introduces the composer and his eclectic, remarkable body of work.