A visitor to Prague cannot walk the streets of Prague without being aware of the extensive classical heritage. Smetana - Dvorak - Janacek are the big three. The Bartered Bride an opera and My father land a music cycle, by Smetana are world renown as well as being the Czech land's favourites. Dvorak was master of the symphony, chamber pieces and oratorio while Janacek continued the traditions of both Smetana and Dvorak with his own theory of speech melody. Countless venues (many worth a visit just for the buildings) all over Prague play or perform the well-known pieces although many equally exciting composers can also be heard.

We offer some general info in this section but please also visit our Prague Performance Guide where you can find a complete listing of performances for the year ahead and from where you can also book tickets.