The 80th edition of the Prague Spring will culminate in a performance of arguably the largest-scale work in the classical concert repertoire. Symphony No. 8 by Gustav Mahler (1860–1911) for eight soloists, two mixed choirs, children’s choir and a vast orchestra with organ earned the subtitle “Symphony of a Thousand”. The mammoth task to conduct the Czech Philharmonic in this full-length work was entrusted to Semyon Bychkov, who is regarded as one of the greatest Mahler conductors today.

Prague Spring • Closing Concert

Municipal House

Prague Spring • Symphony of a Thousand

A look into the "abyss of man": 100 years after the premiere, Alan Gilbert conducts the opera "Wozzeck" by Alban Berg at the Hamburg International Music Festival. On May 23 and 25 in the Elbphilharmonie.

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IMF: Alan Gilbert conducts Alban Berg's "Wozzeck"

Elbphilharmonie Hamburg

The Czech Philharmonic returns to Vienna’s Konzerthaus two years after its last appearance—and nearly a century after its debut there. Chief Conductor Semyon Bychkov will be joined by acclaimed Italian pianist Beatrice Rana and a trio of vocal soloists: Stefanie Irányi, Martin Mitterrutzner, and Jongmin Park. The programme will include works by Mendelssohn, Ravel, and Stravinsky.

Czech Philharmonic • Vienna

Wiener Konzerthaus

A concert at Teatro alla Scala is a true celebration for the Czech Philharmonic. Only a select few orchestras are invited to perform symphonic programmes at this iconic Milanese temple of opera. The orchestra's appearances there have been rare: Karel Ančerl etched two memorable performances into its history, and now Chief Conductor Semyon Bychkov will add a second mark of his own. The programme will include works by Mendelssohn, Ravel, and Stravinsky.

Czech Philharmonic • Milan

Teatro alla Scala

The people of Hamburg are in luck. During the Czech Philharmonic’s April tour, they’ll be the only audience to hear both of the programmes the orchestra has prepared. The second evening of the residency at the magnificent Elbphilharmonie will bring Mendelssohn, Bartholdy, and Stravinsky to the stage. After Mendelssohn’s Italian Symphony, the orchestra—under the direction of Chief Conductor Semyon Bychkov—will perform The Rite of Spring.

Czech Philharmonic • Hamburg

‘The whole thing sounds as though it came to us from some other world. I think there is no one who can resist it. One is battered to the ground and then raised on angel’s wings to the highest heights.’ – Gustav Mahler

Mahler’s Symphony No. 2, ‘Resurrection’

The Bridgewater Hall

Mahler’s Resurrection is a colossal work of drama, beauty, and power. From its gripping opening funeral march to its earth-shaking finale, this is music on the grandest possible scale that demands to be experienced live.

Stefanie Irányi

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Feb 27, 2026

Czech Philharmonic • Vienna · Czech Philharmonic

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Czech Philharmonic • Milan · Czech Philharmonic

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Czech Philharmonic • Hamburg · Czech Philharmonic

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Mahler’s Symphony No. 2, ‘Resurrection’ · BBC Philharmonic

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BBC Philharmonic - Mahler’s Symphony No. 2, ‘Resurrection’ · The Bridgewater Hall

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Prague Spring • Closing Concert · Czech Philharmonic

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Prague Spring • Symphony of a Thousand · Czech Philharmonic

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Singer in Pulcinella by Stravinsky

Czech Philharmonic

Margret in Wozzeck by Berg

NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchester

Singer in Symphony No. 2 by Mahler

The Bridgewater Hall

Singer in Symphony No. 8 by Mahler

Czech Philharmonic

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