At the end of April, Prague Philharmonia will bring two evenings of classical music to Prague’s Smetana Hall, featuring internationally acclaimed soloists Maxim Vengerov and Arsenii Moon.

Led by Chief Conductor Emmanuel Villaume, the concerts will take place on April 26 and 27, 2026, at the city’s historic Municipal House.

The first concert, titled “Carpe Diem – Seize the Moment. Stay in the Sound. Step Outside of Time,” will take place on April 26 and mark the return of Vengerov to Prague.

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Often regarded as one of the leading violinists of his generation, Vengerov has performed on some of the world’s biggest stages and won a Grammy Awards trophy during his career. In Prague, he will perform a program that moves from joyful orchestral music to more emotional and introspective works.

The evening will open with Felix Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 4 in A major, also known as the “Italian” Symphony, a lively and energetic piece inspired by the composer’s travels through Italy.

Vengerov will then perform Alexey Shor’s Violin Concerto No. 6 “Carpe Diem”, a contemporary work combining lyrical melodies with subtle virtuosity.

The concert will end with Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto in D major, one of the most famous violin concertos ever written. Vengerov will perform on the ex-Kreutzer Stradivarius violin from 1727.

The second evening, on April 27, will feature Moon in a concert titled “Echoes of Distance and Dreams.”

Moon, who won the prestigious Ferruccio Busoni International Piano Competition, is considered one of the most promising young pianists on the international scene. The concert will begin with Felix Mendelssohn’s The Hebrides, inspired by the landscapes and sea caves of Scotland.

Moon will then perform Alexey Shor’s Piano Concerto No. 1, a modern work built around elegant melodies and light orchestral textures.

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The second half of the concert will feature Maurice Ravel’s Ma mère l’Oye, a delicate suite inspired by fairy tales.

The evening will conclude with Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, ending with its famous 18th variation, one of the composer’s best-known melodies.

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