Audio samples

Listen to the music of Czech composers who enjoyed success both at home, and in front of audiences around the world. The works of Bedřich Smetana, Leoš Janáček and Antonín Dvořák are considered to be the pinnacles of Czech music. You can also enjoy other samples from the Berg Chamber Orchestra and artists Silvie Hessová and Daniel Wiesner. You can listen to audio samples .

Czech contemporary music

Czech music enriched the world culture of the 20th century in many areas, from the the works of ingenious composers Leoš Janáček and Bohuslav Martinů to the the international annual music festival Prague Spring. Contemporary Czech music develops along with world trends and encompasses everything from classical to alternative music to world music via rock.

Music treasures of the past

Music has always been a natural part of life in the Czech Republic. The Czechs have maintained their position among the top musicians in the world. That might be the reason why the first steps of man on the moon were accompanied by the music of Czech composer Antonín Dvořák.

Did you know...

BOHEMIA

According to Roman reports, the Latin name of the Czech lands Boiohaemum (Bohemia) is derived from the name of the Celtic tribe that settled on the territory of today´s Czech Republic.