Programme

In the last festival season, the Dvořák Prague Festival’s programming entered a new chapter with the introduction of a series tellingly titled No Tie. The name does not refer merely to the external or formal aspect of No Tie concerts – such as the fact that there is no prescribed dress code – but above all to their spirit and the ideas they convey. The aim of the dramaturgy is to reach listeners regardless of the role classical music plays in their cultural lives. It speaks both to seasoned audiences of demanding works and to those for whom classical music is simply a natural part of today’s soundscape. It seeks to inspire openness, to reach beyond customary boundaries, to reveal connections – and sometimes, just to offer relaxed enjoyment. To achieve this, the festival invites leading interpreters from the world of classical music to show that their artistry extends beyond the well-trodden names of historical and contemporary masters of classical music. They draw inspiration from music in all its diversity. The only true measure remains quality – the music must be good. And frankly, the line between good and bad music is something each and every listener must find for themselves – which can be done only through direct, personal experience.