At this interactive programme for the general public, Jana Boušková reveals the secrets of undoubtedly the most elegant, golden, and mysterious orchestral instrument. You will see and hear music being played, including the loveliest numbers for harp in arrangements for two harps, for which Jana Boušková has invited her talented student Minja Stojanović.

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Queen of the Harp

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At this programme for the general public, Jana Boušková reveals the secrets of undoubtedly the most elegant orchestral instrument. You will see and hear music being played, including arrangements for two harps.

Playing the harp might seem simple; after all, we can play a scale with just one finger! But in reality, it’s not as easy as it might look. This royal instrument can conjure up not only lovely, heavenly tones, but also frightfully devilish sounds. Get to know the harp up close and experience it as never before.

The Playful Harp

An impoverished circus director picks up a rose in an enchanted garden belonging to a terrible Beast. The Beast gets angry and threatens to kill the trespasser – unless one of his daughters pays for the father’s sins. When the youngest daughter, the Beauty, decides to sacrifice herself, she cannot imagine the consequences of her actions.

Jana Boušková

Events

Upcoming events

Sep 17 - Nov 22, 2026

The Beauty and the Beast · Národní divadlo

Dec 17, 2026

Grieg | Boildieu | Mozart · Karlovy Vary Symphony Orchestra

Past events

26 - 27 Nov, 2025

Queen of the Harp · Czech Philharmonic

26 - 27 Nov, 2025

Queen of the Harp · Czech Philharmonic

Future and recently performed repertoire

Harp in Harp Concerto in C Major by Boieldieu

Karlovy Vary Symphony Orchestra

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