Prague Proms 2016 Finale
Not wanting to cancel or postpone any of the exciting projects we had in mind, this year’s twelfth Prague Proms musical showcase spanned a record forty days. full article
Articles
Melody Gardot
From 1920s jazz queen to Lenka Dusilova and ZAZ. Yet don’t be fooled – the person singing throughout was the one and only Melody Gardot and the concert a stand-alone original. With an effortless ability to switch styles, virtuous a capella singing, personal comments thrown into the lyrics here and there, flawless mood changes and capacity to hold her own among a fantastic entourage of instrumentalists, Gardot injected incredible energy into the show right from the first song. full article
Hollywood Night XXL
We have been playing Hollywood films for several years now and it's great to see interest in the genre as strong as ever. But it has to be said we were all especially excited about Hollywood XXL. full article
James Morrison
There’s only one James Morrison. Whether on the trumpet, trombone, saxophone or piano, or even the trumpet and piano together, the music of this multitalented star always fills us with inspiration. And each and every one of us will surely savour this delectable experience by Morrison, his fellow musicians and delightful guest singer for a long time to come. full article
Komorní sólisté ČNSO
The Czech National Symphony Orchestra chamber soloist stars already garnered plenty of justified praise on our website presentation for this concert. And I’m delighted to say that the excellent programme selection combined with the captivating atmosphere of an almost jam-packed Martinů hall at Liechtenstein Palace made for a truly wonderful concert. full article
Joey Alexander Trio
Last night’s concert from The Joey Alexander Trio was simply amazing – not least due to its leader being just thirteen years of age, but also the manner in which he presented his interpretation of jazz. full article
Hollywood Night Classic
This evening dedicated to melodies from the big screen ranks among our most popular and well-attended events organised as part of the festival. Once again we opted for a Hollywood production but as the word “Classic” in the title suggests, this time around the films exclusively featured music penned by some of the world’s greatest composers. full article
Laco Deczi & Celula New York
Having spent a lifetime touring the world’s stages, clubs, pubs and anywhere that took his fancy, it’s truly astonishing to see such a phenomenon as Laco Deczi still standing. Especially when you hear and see him perform in the flesh. full article
Gospel
This wasn’t the first occasion we’ve had to host Jeremy Winston and his Chorale at our festival, and going by the amazing experiences in previous years, we couldn’t wait to welcome them back. With such a natural presence on stage, impressive vocal range and timbre, not to mention capacity to relate to the audience and infectious sense of fun, they really are well worth witnessing first-hand. full article
Edita Gruberová
After so many rave reviews in the official media following Edita Gruberová’s show, I didn’t feel any urge or desire to pass comment on this concert. But almost one week later, I’m still hearing about the magical impact she had on all those who managed to make it along. full article
Dianne Reeves
Dianne Reeves’ exceptional concert held at Prague’s Municipal House could have left nobody doubting her star status as the finest jazz singer of our era. With accolades including several prestigious Grammy awards garnered over the years, Reeves captivated her audience of jazz aficionados and Prague Proms fans with a spontaneous repertoire spanning R&B, jazz, latina and pop. full article
Mnozil Brass
Tickets for this Mnozil Brass concert sold out way ahead of time - clear testimony to the solid fan base the ensemble have garnered over the years. And at the end of the day, who could possibly resist such a great interpretation of their multi-genre repertoire enriched with acrobatic moves, well rehearsed gags, punchy rhythms and flawless intonation? full article
Musics by Frank Zappa: Orchestra En Regalia
Whenever I walked anywhere near the Gallery studio in Prague’s Hostivař district during the two days leading up to this concert, I was taken aback by the cacophony of strange notes emerging from the rehearsal space. full article
We’re delighted to present you with an extension to this year’s Prague Proms
Five concerts including one of the most beloved of all – Hollywood Night! full article