Main description

The Spanish Synagogue lies in the heart of Prague’s Jewish Quarter and is noted for its unique architecture, which blends Arabian and Andalusian influences. The whole building is profusely decorated with arabesques, and the large hall, glittering with gold, adds a fairy-tale atmosphere to a concert.

At the Bolero concert you’ll hear the most famous works of Ravel, Rossini, Verdi and others. Accompanying the orchestra is soprano Michaela Šrůmová, whose passion and outstanding interpretation of Carmina Burana will capture your heart. The second half of the concert features well-known mournful Jewish songs that will take your breath away.

Programme

• G. Rossini – Overture to The Barber of Seville
• G. Verdi – Va, pensiero, from Nabucco
• M. Ravel – Bolero
• C. Orff – O Fortuna from Carmina Burana
• A. L. Weber – Don’t Cry For Me Argentina, from Evita
• G. Gershwin – Porgy and Bess
• G. Gershwin – Summertime
• A. Piazolla – Libertango, Esculao
• Hevenu Shalom Aleichem (Jewish Song)
• As der rebbe Elimelech (Jewish Song)
• Lach Yerushalayim (Jewish Song)
• Hava nagila (Jewish Song)

Performed by Czech Collegium, including soloists

Before you go

• In winter, concerts start at 5:30 p.m.; in summer at 7 p.m.
• The programme may be subject to minor alterations
• The seats in the theatre aren’t numbered. We therefore recommend arriving at least 20 minutes beforehand to guarantee a good position