May09 2025 (Fri)
6:00 PM

World-famous compositions by world-famous composers

A. Vivaldi, W. A. Mozart, J. S. Bach

St. Nicholas Church on Old Town Square | Classical Music

60 minutes | Available

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Date:	May 09, 2025 \| 18:00 (Fri)
Venue:	St. Nicholas Church on Old Town Square
Duration:	60 minutes
Status:	Available
Reviews:	(12)

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Vivaldi Orchestra Praga and leading mezzo-sopranist perform A. Vivaldi, G. F. Händel and W. A. Mozart

Program:

W. A. Mozart | Don Giovanni - overture
J. S. Bach | Magnificat
G. F. Händel | Music for the Royal Fireworks
A. Vivaldi |Stabat Mater
A. Vivaldi | The Four Seasons

Performing:

The Vivaldi Orchestra Praga (chamber orchestra) is a group of professionals committed to bringing the finest early music to a wider public through ‚authentic‘ performances.

Their repertoire consists of a large number of solo concertos (for baroque violin, violoncello, recorder, flute and harpsichord), solo cantatas (for soprano and alto voices), concerti grossi and other compositions for string orchestra.

Soloists:

Yvona Škvárová - mezzo-soprano
Václav Návrat – baroque violin

Mezzosopranist Yvona Škvárová is a soloist of Prague National Theatre and also sought-after performer of oratorios and cantatas. She cooperates with leading Czech orchestras (Czech Philharmonic, Prague Symphony Orchestra, Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra) and often performs on concert stages both at home and abroad.

Important:

No intermission
Children under 10 years free of charge
Dress code: casual
Program subject to change

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St. Nicholas Church on Old Town Square

Address:	Staroměstské náměstí 27, Praha 1 - Staré Město
Capacity:	250
Type:	Churches
Winter heating:	Yes
Wheelchair access:	No

St. Nicholas Church on the Old Town Square has one of the most remarkable church interiors in Prague

This monumental Baroque church of St. Nicholas on Prague Old Town Square is a masterpiece created by a genius of his time Kilián Ignác Dientzenhofer. Completed in 1737, the church was first owned by the Catholic Church, later by the Orthodox Church and now it belongs to the Czechoslovak Hussite Church founded here in 1920.

The original design of the ceiling, frescoes (by K. D. Assam), stucco decoration (by B. Spinetti) and statues (by A. Braun) are a masterful example of the Baroque sense of dramatic effect. Completed by a splendid chandelier, donated to the Orthodox Church by Russian Tsar Alexander II. in 1880, St. Nicholas church on Old Town Square has one of the most impressive church interiors in Prague.

The front of the church was originally located at a small square called "Hen Market" and the church itself was surrounded by many other buildings, hence its strange orientation. The house right next to the church stands on the birthplace of Franz Kafka. Popular classical music concerts in St. Nicholas Church are among the most favourite ones. After the evening concert, the Old Town Square enlighted by lanterns and night lighted Church of Our Lady before Týn are an unforgetable sight!

Important:

St. Nicholas church on Old Town square is heated during the winter.
The church as such is not wheelchair accessible, as there are stairs to enter. No lift, no ramp. However, before each concert there are assistants ready to carry the wheelchair in the church.

How to get there:

Accessibility by Prague public transport:
metro A (green line) - Staroměstská station
trams Nos. 17, 18 - Staroměstská stop
Nearest car parking: Rudolfinum Parking, Alšovo nábřeží 12, Prague 1

Overall rating:

Jarmila J. | November 21, 2023 | 10:28 (Tue)

Úžasný zážitek.

Ana Maria D. | September 10, 2023 | 16:56 (Sun)

Good experience,.

Caroline L. | November 07, 2019 | 21:49 (Thu)

Great venue Great music V good soloist

Carina B. | October 20, 2019 | 07:57 (Sun)

Sophie P. | May 03, 2019 | 09:53 (Fri)

Exceptional performances in an imposing scenery! It was a wonderful experience to savor Vivaldi's melodies in the beautifully lit St. Nicholas church! Also soprano's voice was absolutely haunting! I loved it! It's definitely a good choice!

Michael M. | March 11, 2019 | 23:13 (Mon)

The acoustics in St. Nicholas Church are wonderful and the musicians were fantastic. The heated pews and blankets were a nice touch.

Peter S. | September 23, 2018 | 06:40 (Sun)

The concert overall was excellent. It would have been even better if the orchester leader or conductor could have welcomed the audience and perhaps have said something about the choice of programme or about the church itself.

Magali T. | August 25, 2018 | 22:57 (Sat)

Joshua Y. | May 27, 2018 | 23:35 (Sun)

The venue was fantastic and the performers were solid! For 500 Kc, the level of performers, especially the soloist, was fantastic. I would recommend.

Ian A. | May 21, 2018 | 08:34 (Mon)

A lovely sampling of baroque music performed exquisitely. Short, sharp, and joyous.

LAZARO C. | April 10, 2018 | 18:15 (Tue)

muy buena selección de música

Doina S. | November 14, 2017 | 21:45 (Tue)

Thank you for an exceptional concert! The church is a fantastic place to be with its specific architecture and the altar paintings, and I liked very much the surprise with the heated pillows on a chilly night!