Address

Rudolfinum
Alsovo nabrezi 12
11000 Prague

About 'Rudolfinum'

Between the wars, the Rudolfinum was used as a parliament, today it is used for its' original purpose - for concerts and art exhibitions. The big hall is called the Dvorak Hall, named after the great Czech composer, and is an unparalleled venue for concerts and hosts many of the Prague Spring events. The small hall is called the Suk Hall and is mainly used for smaller vocal and instrumental concerts. The grandeur of the interior, the building as a whole and the high standard of the concerts themselves, make an evening here worthwhile.The building was finished in the year 1881, the sculptures in the attic gable come from 1884 and during the same year the concert hall and the surrounding spaces were furnished. The inauguration concert was held on February 7, 1885 and in this year also began exhibitions in the adjacent building.

The building was completed in the year 1881, the sculptures in the attic gable come from 1884 and during the same year the concert hall and the surrounding spaces were furnished. The inauguration concert was held on February 7, 1885 and in this year also began exhibitions in the adjacent building. The whole building of Rudolfinum underwent significant changes during the general reconstruction in the years 1990-92, according to the project by Karel Prager. During this reconstruction, the spaces used for concert activities were newly renovated.

How to get to 'Rudolfinum'

Take the metro to the "Staromestska" stop and walk towards the river. You will see the Rudolfinum-building across the street.

Some further Events at this venue

Saturday, March 3rd 2012. 19:30: Elisabeth Leonskaja, Piano