is one of the top Czech orchestras. The Prague Philharmonia organizes concerts of classical music in Prague, performs at music festivals in the Czech Republic and regularly appears abroad.
The orchestra was founded in 1994 by the world renowned conductor Jiří Bělohlávek and under his leadership quickly became one of the best Czech orchestras with an international reputation. This has been confirmed by the orchestra's long-term success with the audiences and critics alike, regular invitations for tours abroad and recording contracts with major international labels. The Prague Philharmonia's current chief conductor is Jakub Hrůša.
The average age of the musicians is currently 34 years. The young spirit of the orchestra is accompanied by genuine enthusiasm and vigour with which the orchestra performs at home and abroad.
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De Niese and Bronfman in Prague Philharmonia's new season
The celebrated American soprano Danielle de Niese and the pianist Yefim Bronfman will be guest stars of the Prague Philharmonia's new concert season 2009-2010. Other outstanding musicians such as the oboist Albrecht Mayer, violinist Volkhard Steude, cellist Jean-Guihen Queyras, flautist Magali Mosnier, conductors Jiří Bělohlávek, Emmanuel Villaume and Damian Iorio will also perform with the orchestra. The chief conductor Jakub Hrůša will conduct several of the season's concerts.
