Concert Halls

The Rudolfinum is one of the most important Neo-Renaissance edifices in the Czech Republic. In its conception as a multi-purpose cultural centre it was quite unique in Europe at the time of its construction. Based on a joint design by two outstanding Czech architects, Josef Zítek and Josef Schultz, a magnificent building was erected serving for concerts, as a gallery, and as a museum. The grand opening on 7 February 1885 was attended by Crown Prince Rudolph of Austria, in whose honour the structure was named. In 1896 the very first concert of the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra took place in the Rudolfinum's main concert hall, under the baton of the composer Antonín Dvořák whose name was later bestowed on the hall.

Suk Hall is the newest concert hall in the Neo-Renaissance Rudolfinum. Built between 1940 and 1942 as part of modifications to the adjacent Dvořák Hall, it was designed as a smaller concert venue. Architects Antonín Engel and Bohumír Kozák drew inspiration from the original style of Josef Zítek and Josef Schulz, ensuring that Suk Hall blends seamlessly into the building’s historic composition.

The most recent renovations, based on designs by architect Petr Hrůša, were completed in 2015. These improvements enhanced the hall’s acoustic properties and its connection to the Rudolfinum’s atrium, all while preserving the historical integrity of this heritage-listed space. Suk Hall is equipped with a new concert grand piano and remains dedicated primarily to chamber music performances.

The Convent of St Agnes in the 'Na Františku' neighbourhood of Prague's Old Town is considered the first Gothic structure not only in Prague but in all of Bohemia. It was founded by King Wenceslas I in 1233–34 at the instigation of his sister, the Přemyslid princess Agnes of Bohemia, for the Order of Saint Clare which Agnes introduced into Bohemia and of which she was the first abbess. The convent was preceded by a hospital. The 'Poor Clares' originated as an offshoot of the Order of St Francis of Assisi, and the convent was at one time known as the Prague Assisi. Agnes was an outstanding figure in religious life of the thirteenth century. Besides this Clarist convent she also founded the only Czech religious order – the Hospital Order of the Knights of the Cross with the Red Star. She was canonized in 1989.

Artium by KKCG is an innovative, freely accessible artspace that bridges different worlds, opens new horizons, and connects oftenisolated cultural fields through unforgettable encounters. In collaborationwith leading curators, it offers a multi-genre artistic program for the public,conceptually anchored in four dramaturgical pillars: visual arts, music,performing arts, and education. Artium is located at the headquarters of aninvestment and innovation group KKCG. This art space was established at the initiativeof and with financial support from Štěpánka and Karel Komárek, who believe thatart reminds us of our roots and presents reality in unconventional ways. Theyactively support artists and bring their work closer to the public.

The seven-story functionalist building was designed following the model of the German Werkbund as an administrative and exhibition centre for the Union of Czechoslovak Industry. This organisation played a key role in promoting Czechoslovak design and craftsmanship both at home and abroad.

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The Union commissioned architect Oldřich Starý, a leading theorist of functionalism, chairman of the Architects’ Club, and editor-in-chief of the professional journal Stavba, to design the building. The project was created in 1934, and construction was completed in 1938.

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The large basement hall, now home to Divadlo X10, was originally approved as a cinema with 718 seats but was instead used as an exhibition space for events showcasing applied arts and industrial design organised by the Union of Czechoslovak Works. Many prominent figures contributed to the programme and exhibitions, including Josef Gočár, Rudolf Stockar, and visual artists such as František Kysela and Vratislav Hugo Brunner.

The masterclass will be held in the Small Piano Hall (room No. 1034), situated at the Music and Dance Faculty of the Academy of Performing Arts in the late Baroque Lichtenstein Palace in Prague's Lesser Town. The building also includes the Bohuslav Martinů Hall with a capacity of 200 people and the Gallery Concert Hall for 130 people. Both halls are mainly used for graduation concerts and more intimate events. The palace is protected as a cultural monument of the Czech Republic.

Opposite St. Nicholas Church in Malá Strana, Prince Karel of Liechtenstein commissioned the construction of the monumental Liechtenstein Palace in 1622–23. Since 1993, it has been home to the Music and Dance Faculty of the Academy of Performing Arts. These beautiful historic spaces, which host a variety of cultural events, include the Bohuslav Martinů Concert Hall, an exhibition hall, a summer stage, a garden, and the faculty’s teaching facilities.

The Prague Conservatory, founded in 1808, is one of Europe’s oldest music education institutions. In 2011, the Conservatory opened a new contemporary concert hall, which is used for student instruction and also hosts concerts for the public. With a seating capacity of 333, the hall offers an intimate, focused atmosphere and refined acoustics, making it ideal for recitals, chamber concerts and student performances, while giving audiences a close encounter with the school’s vibrant musical tradition.

Church of St.Ignatius of Loyola, on the corner of Charles Square and Ječná Street, is astriking Early Baroque landmark closely associated with the Jesuits and one ofthe dominant features of Prague’s New Town. Built in the second half of the 17th century as part of an extensive Jesuit college, now the site of the General University Hospital, it still impresses with its richly decorated façade and statue of St. Ignatius. The entire complex is protected as acultural monument.

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