Programme

The World Orchestras series is one of the hallmarks of the Dvořák Prague Festival’s prestige. Over the past 18 years, it has welcomed a plethora of leading ensembles that represent the very pinnacle of the global orchestral elite. Yet beyond these orchestras’ renown on the international musical scene, what really matters is the exceptional musical experience they give audiences through their performances. Each orchestra whose musicians perform at the highest artistic standard has its own distinctive character – a unique expression and tonal colour that set it apart. And often, the musicians’ shared artistic commitment and the conductor’s distinctive interpretative vision combine to create concerts whose power and impact even surpass performances by more famous ensembles. Such moments remind us just how elusive any “objective” assessment of something as subjective as an artistic performance can be. The 2026 Dvořák Prague Festival programme, featuring orchestras alongside outstanding conductors and soloists, is a testament to the union of supreme artistic quality and broad international acclaim.