The 9th Annual ZUŠ Open Festival

This year’s 9th edition of the ZUŠ Open Festival will kick off at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Church on Karlín Square in Prague on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 8:15 PM, with a grand benefit concert hosted by the Magdalena Kožená Foundation, titled Knights of Talent, broadcast live on ČT art.

The concert will feature over 300 selected students from ZUŠ, including top orchestral musicians and choir singers, supported by ZUŠ educators. Alongside them, students who have overcome significant challenges on their path to high-quality artistic education will also perform.

The evening will be hosted by David Mareček, General Director of the Czech Philharmonic.

Performers:

• Magdalena Kožená  – mezzo-soprano

• Jan Kučera – conductor

• United Symphony Orchestra of ZUŠ Open, joint children’s choirs, and dance departments of ZUŠ

PROGRAM:

• Gregorian Chant
• Jiří Pavlica: Moravian Dance
• Joseph Haydn: Symphony No. 82 – Vivace assai
• Franz Biebl: Ave Maria
• Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto for Lute in D Major, RV 93, 1st moveme
• Henryk Wieniawski: Obertass Mazurka
• Jakub Jan Ryba: Various Sacred Songs
• F. M. Bartholdy: Laudate pueri
• F. M. Bartholdy: Aria "Jerusalem" from the oratorio Paulus
• F. M. Bartholdy: Terzett "Hebe deine Augen auf" from the oratorio Elijah
• G. F. Händel: Atalanta
• G. F. Händel: Zadok the Priest, Coronation Anthem

Tickets for the concert can be purchased here.

SUPPORT THE FUTURE OF TALENT

The Magdalena Kožená Foundation has long been dedicated to supporting artistic education and the development of young talents. The proceeds from the fundraising campaign held during the concert will be used to benefit the foundation’s projects.

How Can You Contribute?

• Watch the live broadcast of the concert on ČT art and take part in the fundraiser.
• Support us now by making an online donation on our website.

Become a Knight of Talent and Help Us Shape the Future!

We sincerelly thank you for your support.