‘Dvořák is a vision’: Festival director on legacy, new music and young talent

Radio Prague International - latest articles · Sep 7, 2026 · 6m

The 19th edition of the Dvořák Prague International Music Festival gets under way this Saturday at the Rudolfinum, bringing together leading orchestras, soloists and conductors from around the world. I spoke to festival director Jan Simon about this year’s programme and what audiences can look forward to, starting with the curtain raiser.