From Classics to Film and Jazz

Experience organ and trumpet with famous classical, film, musical, pop and jazz melodies in the unique acoustics of Kostel sv. Mikuláše on the Old Town Square.

Programme

GREAT BAROQUE and CLASSICAL MUSIC

J. S. BACH

Toccata and Fugue in D Minor

G. F. HÄNDEL

Hallelujah from Messiah

A. DVOŘÁK

Largo from Symphony No. 9

FAVOURITE MOVIE MUSIC

for organ and trumpet

FAMOUS MUSICAL, POP

and JAZZ for piano and trumpet

Performers

František Bílek — trumpet solo trumpeter of the State Opera

Michal Hanzal — organ, piano principal organist and pianist of St. Nicholas

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Místo konání

Kostel sv. Mikuláše
Staroměstské náměstí 1101, Praha 1
GPS: 50.0879273, 14.4199135

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Informace

Délka 60 minut.
Otevřeno 30 minut před začátkem.
Místa nejsou číslována.
Program je k dispozici zdarma.
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Unique

SOUND

EXPERIENCE

with live music in Prague venue

A musical journey from the past to the present

Travel through several centuries of music in one concert for trumpet, organ and piano. The programme begins with famous baroque and classical works by Bach and Handel. You will also hear Dvořák’s moving Largo from the New World Symphony in a special organ version, followed by well-known melodies from films, musicals, pop and jazz.

Modern music is rarely performed in arrangements for trumpet and organ. In the exceptional acoustics of Kostel sv. Mikuláše, these familiar melodies sound fresh and create a special atmosphere. The concert is performed by František Bílek, solo trumpeter of the State Opera Prague, and Michal Hanzal, principal organist and pianist of the church.

A musical journey from the past to the present

Details of František Bílek playing trumpet during the concert in Prague

Discover Dvořák’s Largo in an unusual organ version

One of the most memorable moments of this concert is Dvořák’s gentle Largo from the New World Symphony performed on the large pipe organ. Its calm melody fills the dome and shows softer, more emotional side of an instrument that is usually known for its majestic power.

The trumpet brings a different colour to the programme. You will first hear it from a side balcony, then together with the organ high above the audience, and finally downstairs, close to the listeners. Each position changes the sound — from distant and spacious to warm and direct.

This unusual movement through the church allows you to compare how the same trumpet sounds in different parts of the baroque interior. Combined with the exceptional acoustics of Kostel sv. Mikuláše, the contrast between the gentle organ, bright trumpet and familiar modern melodies creates a sound experience rarely heard at regular concerts.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What makes this concert special?

The programme connects great classical music with film, musical, pop and jazz melodies in unusual versions for trumpet, organ and piano. Two professional musicians give familiar music a new sound in the exceptional acoustics of Kostel sv. Mikuláše

What will I see and hear during the concert?

You will hear Bach, Handel and other baroque composers, as well as Dvořák’s Largo in an unusual organ version and well-known modern melodies. The trumpet sounds from three different places, so you can compare its distant sound from above with its warmer sound close to the audience

Who is this concert suitable for?

For visitors who enjoy famous melodies but do not want a purely classical programme. It is a good choice for anyone interested in hearing music from the past and present in unusual arrangements for organ, piano and trumpet.

Is it safe to buy tickets online?

Yes. You buy tickets securely and directly from the organiser, without third-party sellers. Once your payment is received, your ticket will be sent by email. Your ticket also helps fund the care and operation of this Prague landmark.

Do I need to print my tickets?

A printed ticket makes entry faster, but it is not necessary. You can also show your ticket on your mobile phone.

How long does the concert last?

The concert lasts 60 minutes and has no intermission.

How do I choose my seat?

Místa nejsou číslována. Guests choose their seats when they arrive, depending on current availability. The church opens 30 minutes before the concert starts, so we recommend coming early.