The laureate of the 2026 Antonín Dvořák Award for outstanding contributions to Czech classical music is the Pavel Haas Quartet. The award will be presented at a gala concert featuring Philharmonix & special guest Josef Špaček.
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Armenian flautist Elen Virabyan won the wind instruments category, while Japanese violinist Lin Tokura took first prize in the keyboard and string instruments category. Both winners also received the Audience Award.
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The 19th annual Dvořák Prague Festival offers a programme that combines the tradition of Antonn Dvořák with an international outlook and the energy of the finest contemporary performers from across the globe.
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Antonín Dvořák's concert tour before his departure to America is the subject of a monograph by Ondřej Šupka.
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2. 12. 2026
Spanish Hall at Prague Castle
Antonín Dvořák Award
Josef Špačekviolin
Philharmonix
Josef Špačekviolin
Philharmonix
Gyermekeknek: Béla Bartók / Stephan Koncz
Don’t Stop Me Now (feat. Hommage à Leoš Janáček): Queen / Stephan Koncz
Swing on Beethoven: Stephan Koncz
The Cunning Little Vixen (suite): Leoš Janáček / Sebastian Gürtler
Song to the Moon: Antonín Dvořák / Philharmonix
Antonín Dvořák Award Ceremony
Humoresque: Antonín Dvořák / Stephan Koncz
Noriet saule vakarā: Sebastian Gürtler
Song for Peace: Sting / Stephan Koncz
Prélude in E Minor, Op. 28, No. 4: Fryderyk Chopin / Stephan Koncz
Allegro Tangabile: Astor Piazzolla / Sebastian Gürtler
Babarababa: Sebastian Gürtler
Ciocârlia: Stephan Koncz
Waltzing Matilda: Stephan Koncz
The life and works of the composer Antonín Dvořák are our inexhaustible source of inspiration. He was not only an ingenious composer, but also an important teacher and philanthropist who devoted a large part of his life to passing on his experiences and to supporting young, talented musicians. It is our mission and goal to follow in his footsteps. Come along with us on Dvořák’s path to new worlds, and your reward will be a number of attractive benefits.
Your financial gifts will help us keep the festival’s programmes at a world-class level of quality. You will also help by supporting the rising generations of talented artists and educational programmes for gifted young musicians.
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19.9.2026
We are pleased to announce the winners of the 60th anniversary Concertino Praga – the Antonín Dvořák International Radio Competition for Young Musicians. Flautist Elen Virabyan of Armenia took first place in the wind instrument category and Japanese violinist Lin Tokura won the keyboard and string instrument category. Both winners took home the Audience Prize as well.
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Founded in 2002, the goal of the Academy of Classical Music is to promote and popularise Czech music in the Czech Republic and abroad. Inspired by the legacy of the life and works of the composer Antonín Dvořák, the organisation is gradually expanding the range of its activities, encompassing the dissemination of cultural values, the development of culture in all areas, and last but not least, educating and supporting young artists, novice musicians, and young people with an interest in culture.
Since 2008, the Academy of Classical Music has been presenting the Dvořák Prague International Music Festival, and since 2009 it has been awarding the Antonín Dvořák Prize. Beginning in 2020 it is a co-presenter of the Antonín Dvořák International Radio Competition for Young Musicians Concertino Praga.
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